Nocturnal Wenchy

Hello,

I know these endless pictures posted are sometimes a drag, but it documents the days until my 40th birthday, so only three months still to go. It is not that I am excited about the said birthday. More contemplative. It feels kinda weird to know the days you have left is probably less than the days you have had. It does make me aware of each day, to appreciate, love, laugh… fuck I try, but sometimes I am my biggest struggle.

How about some general “news”?

• Noid is alive and well, working hard as always. He actually read a book while we were visiting his folks which I am happy about. He doesn’t often have the time. Noid is very committed to providing for all of us and it has been a hard year. We trust this year is going to kick into overdrive soon! One must live in hope. Noid is currently the yellow cap holder on a few Superbru pools so he is most chuffed with himself. 🙂 Boys never really grow up hey? Noid, his brother Darryl and his Dad, Tjaart played golf twice while we were in Swellendam. Both times the temperatures was in the high 30’s so I think it may be a family problem indicating madness. Btw, Swellendam Golf Club is way cheap and the second cheapest bar in town! LOL The bowls club is the cheapest, just incase you ever very thirsty while in Swellendam. Oh! Noid has been very proper and I got roses twice in one week. 🙂
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• Kev moved into his own cottage in January. It has taken some getting use to for us both, but I think I cry more than he does. I find it difficult to let go….but such is the circle of life, right? I feel proud of him for being 19 years old, surviving as an IT geek, living on his own and having his own transport. I did something right that my son can fly solo, that was my job as I saw it. Kev goes to the local Liverpool FC supporters club and I have met up with him there for a tequila once or twice. 🙂 He is also known for picking up the guitar and playing “Mr Jones”. I love it when he plays guitar. It reminds me of my Dad and that Kevin is part of him also.
• Liam James is doing very well at school and I am happy that he has taken on an additional subject, History as it was my favourite at school. He has matured so much and there are but a few traces left of the boy. Liam plays darts for the Gauteng region and is kicking ass. He is such a handsome boy, always has a question or comment, is really funny and quick! While at the optometrist, it was found that he has a growth behind his eye. We seeing a specialist on Monday. The word “growth” scares me. It just does. I don’t see Liam as often as I would like for a number of reasons, but he is happy where he is.
• Victoria is now in High School. I don’t think she has much of a choice but to take it seriously. LOL I read somewhere that having a gay father as your prime care giver, can be a pain in the ass as gay men appear to have a greater sence of detail. So you may have to do a project twice … and not paste a random picture over a spelling mistake, like when you grow up with Wenchy. LOL It amuses me, but Victoria is flourishing and is a lady with a mission. If the Black Sash was still in existence, I think missy would sign up. 🙂 I don’t see Victoria as often either as she is growing up and has either school projects, or has her own things going on. I do love spending time with her. She is so bright and actually quite frank.
• We have not seen Nic for ages but do chat to him online, Douglas and Jenna-Lee visit every second weekend and will be with us during some of the upcoming holidays. Douglas will be going to High School next year, so the search is on. Schools are so expensive! Douglas is a very clever kid and a gifted sportsman (like his Dad) and I know he will excel wherever he goes.
• Dear Kyle turned 20 recently and I felt way old! Kyle finished school last year, is working with his brother, Jedd. He is as always a joy in my life – always lifting me up. Since his motor cycle accident late last year, he doesn’t have his own transport, so I also don’t see Kyle as often but I did see him the day after his birthday. He is a good kid, working out hard and is aiming for an upcoming bodybuilding competition.
• Our Kyla is counting down to her 20th birthday later this month. Ky does not want to be a teenager and to her 20 is important.  Kyla is a joy to have around, she always helps, makes me laugh and is a fierce Liverpool FC supporter, like Kevin.  She loves to sleep, she works very hard and puts her heart into what she does. Oh, she is not a morning person, she makes a mean tuna salad and has introduced me to lovely new people whom I have grown very fond off. I am very proud to be called “Mom”.
•  The Sunday Rosebank Rooftop Market remains open and is 20 years old! I really do love the market as a visitor and a trader but have decided to take a hiatus from my Tranquil Body Treats “shop” in Rosebank while they are doing renovations. You are welcome to e-mail me your orders as we did before.
• We were very blessed to be able to see Noid’s parents and siblings last week  in Swellendam – as mentioned earlier. Jenni (Noid’s sister) has THE CUTEST little house ever. It is so arty and earthy and just adorable. I really loved it, with a view of Cape Town harbour and just an edge of Table Mountain. We had a divine lunch there just after landing in Cape Town. Thank you Jenni! Noid’s Mom should truly have a B&B as she treats you with so much love and excess in her giving. Their retirement cottage (it is a house, but I like to call it cottage as it is so darling from outside) is beautifully done with pictures of all of us everywhere, beautiful quotes, paintings my mom in law has painted, gorgeous bits and pieces inside and out. I would LOVE to retire in style like that!

I wish you enough,

Wenchy