start of the season

Yesterday was bright and clear and Tom was home from school, so we took the children to the beach for the afternoon. We tested the water, which wasn't too bad, considering the snow on the mountains in the background. We're all feeling ready for the swimming season.

We ate icecream, dug some holes, and K threw sand at A, the usual thing.

We don't usually go to the beach during the week, but we wanted to do something together because today Tom left for 2 weeks in the UK. He is joining a team of three other teachers from NZ to check out schools and learn more about the education system there.

Here he was standing beside his luggage this morning, ready to go to the airport. Last night, in exchange for him threading up my overlocker (I can't do it myself!) I ironed a LOT of shirts, mended two pairs of his favourite vintage wool trousers, and gave him a new wool jacket for his travels.

Bon Voyage, T...

Comments

[Lori]

wishing Tom well and that he learns all kinds of neat things to bring back to your local education system. :o)
The beach looks inviting.

[heidi]

it is always fun to watch us change seasons together. we are feeling the briskness of fall as you are appreciating the warmth of spring. safe travels to tom and sanity to you while he is away!

[kimberlee]

traveling mercies to tom. Hope that you and the kids have good time while he is away, I know its harder when one is away.

beautiful beach pictures!

-kimberlee

[jen]

looks like it was a nice day

Safe travels for Tom
Hope he learns a a lot
Id be interested in what he has learnt when he gets back
I have my Bachelor in Early childhood Education
although the whole education system and what he has learnt would be of interest

Tom is a teacher is he???
What year does he teach???

Hope the next 2 weeks speeds by so you dont miss him too much

[Guanaco]

Are you North Island or South Island? Your photo of mountains across the water looks a lot like where I live in Alaska.

[Jessicah]

I like that- "just the usual" about the sand throwing. It sounds like my brother!
Here's wishing Tom and you both smooth sailing for the next two weeks. Michael is planning to go into customs next year, which involves an 8 week course in Auckland in Jan- I'm not sure I could cope with 2 weeks, not sure how I'll go with 8!

[kirsten]

boo hoo! i hate when my husband travels - which is... hardly ever, so i'm lucky. good luck!

[steph]

oh wow Melissa! you sound like you have it all under control... where is he going? It'll be interesting to hear his thoughts - as you know my dp has now taught in the UK and NZ, and although he prefers it here, his opinion is that both have the same probs/limitations and joys... the usual not enough time, money, discipline, love *sigh* Teachers are paid better in the UK though LOL

I hope you guys get by OK for the next couple of weeks - i wish I could be closer to help you out!

x

[French knots]

Has he packed his wellies as it's raining here (in England) again!?
I hope the two weeks pass smoothly for you, how lovely to spend a family day together before his departure.

[caireen]

Awwhh... what a nice day to spend together - the blue in those photos is stunning x

[Dawn]

Safe journey. I'm glad you got a chance to get out into the sea air. I miss that so much. Have a wonderful weekend, Melissa.

[PG]

It's just turning autumn here in the UK, a lovely time to be over, if a little grey and moody. I do so like his big leather manbag. I've been looking for a bag like that forever, with zilch success!

[janet clare]

He'll need his new jacket- it's getting pretty chilly here! Hope he enjoys himself in 'old Blighty'!

[Megan]

Aren't the warmer sun and longer days just lovely?! Really enjoying them ... only a month until daylight saving!

[kate Shuttleworth]

oh the beautiful tahuna beach!! I love this time of year - it's warmer and brighter!!

[mims]

such pretty blues in your beach pics. Bon voyage and safe return for Tom! happy spring.

[shula]

Hmmmm,

Cool bag.

[Zélia]

ah! lovely photos by the beach! i adore the beach... so soothing!

[angelique]

I like the beach during the week. It somehow feels different than on a weekend. Not as many people about or something. I am another wife that has a traveling hubby. Hope your two weeks pass in a flash.

[VictoriaE]

My husband is currently overseas for two weeks too - so you're not alone!!

[Chara Michele]

The beach looks absolutely wonderful! (To live near enough to go at all makes me a bit jealous:)
I hope the 2 weeks pass quickly for your sake!

[amisha]

hope t's trip was/is a good one, and that you're getting on well with a + k!
the day at the beach sounds so lovely... so nice to be so close to water. these photos are just beautiful. so tranquil! making me wish for a beach holiday actually :)
xox