Making it up as we go along

“Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what the hell you're doing.” 

Peyton Manning

Autumn creeps inexorably into our lives, with football training commencing (!!) and long days of gentle rain.  Also a long day in the garden yesterday - now four beds are cleared and ready for Brassica season which commences over the Easter break (4 days but who's counting...)

Mr Lanky on the boundary takes a picture of the little ones running about

From the balcony as the rain obliterates Sleeping Beauty

We have had some challenges on the domestic front, as our new babies try to settle into a routine. Having regular anything has not been previously part of their experience and so they find it a bit scary, and react accordingly. It is interesting that in the old days we would be quick to judge "What a horrible child", whereas now we are more likely to opine "What horrible behaviour, what is causing the meltdown?"

Without a lot of information, and being the last to find out anything, we can only hold, soothe and continue to provide a safe, warm and consistent environment. Visitors are aghast at the chaos, but in fact it is no worse than our remembered early days in Canberra with two rugrats running amok - and look how they turned out!

Positives are celebrated, and isn't that a nice recipe for a good day.  Go on, give yourself a hug and come visit the circus!