Waiting, waiting, waiting ...

Well, I've reached the 40 week mark, now it's just a matter of waiting.

We reached our download limit way before the end of last month so we had to revert to our dial up account. It's painfully slow to upload blogs on dial up, so I didn't bother for the four or five days. It was a quiet time anyway. Managed to do some errands, took Elsie's bike in to the repairer (it'll be ready tomorrow), and sat a lot at my sewing machine.

I started a patchwork quilt down at the farm, and I've been steadily assembling it over the last few days. I was hoping to have it hanging on the bedroom window by the time the baby arrives. The main bedroom is very bright, and it would be nice to have it a little darker for the birth.

The children have done a lot of swimming. The pool is such a motivator for their school work! Most of them are coming to the end of units which means they have reviews and tests. They actually really enjoy the assessments. In their 'extra' subjects, like science, they are allowed a lot of time for revision, and can even complete the tests with open text books. I much prefer them to get the answers correct as comprehension exercises, than write the wrong things and have those errors cemented in the minds.

Today has been a cooking day. Josiah prepared a bread dough which I just put in tins to rise. Matilda made carrot muffins which she plans to serve for dessert tonight with custard. Bethany made icecream last night, and has re-whipped it this morning ready for dinner, and also made magic cordial. Using the cordial she prepared a dozen icy poles which will be frozen by afternoon tea time.

It is so nice having other cooks in the house to share the food prep.