What month is it again?

The trouble with starting work in the first week of February is that is is a short week here in New Zealand. I won't tell you the trouble we had trying to describe to our Australian colleagues what Waitangi Day is or how they should celebrate it here in South Canterbury (understated). Anyway, we've managed the first week of ministry across two parishes, with three services! Most weeks there will only be two. I think.

We put Chris' parents on the bus to Christchurch this morning; we will miss them, but enjoy the benefits of all their hard work in the garden and all around the place. We visited my mum and dad in Oamaru on Saturday which was a lot of fun, although a late night by the time we drove back. At least it is only an hour's drive.

Zach had his first official piano lesson this week, which I think he enjoyed by the end of the time. The two younger children are enjoying school and enjoying the bike ride to school.