Diamond in the rain

Very proud of #1 this week.

Tuesday was pretty gruelling: NAPLAN in the morning, cross country in the afternoon.

It was 8 degrees at the coldest, with strong winds and intermittent showers. They ran uphill and downhill by the river.

Didn't hear any complaints when I picked her up. Even managed 88th place out of 100, a great improvement over last year when she came in 2nd last.

You Go Girl.

Melting Moments

On her way out of the car, #1 turned and said, "Love you."

Then, as if afraid I hadn't heard her, she put her head in again and said louder: "Love you."

*heart melts*

Six months ago, I would not have dreamed this moment possible, but these days, it feels like every week brings at least one or two lovely surprises of this nature - the kind your heart craves, but that you do not dare put into words in case it doesn't come true.

Thank you God, for molding my loveable durian into who she is today.