December Story 14: December 2020 Year in review

December is funny, before we celebrate the end of the year, we are already getting ready for the next, particularly for the girls, particularly getting organised for a new school year. When I review the year I want to remember the following:

We celebrated the start and completion of year 1 at school for Kaiya, there were new friends to make in class all while going into lockdown for COVID. We also have the most giant bundle of artwork from the whole year and it is beautiful! Absolutely beautiful.

There was a new job for Muma in a big organisation and big dreams for change under corporate responsibility, was a significant part of the role.

We celebrated Kirra’s graduation from Kindergarten. Even with COVID-19 we were able to meet some of the families of her friends. She is so beautiful and kind and the friendships they form in the first five years are precious.

We said goodbyes to the Daycare that the girls have attended for 6 years. For 6 years this place was the girls second home, where they took first steps, found new words, and made special friendships.  Friendships with peers and especially teachers have been critical in the formation of the girl’s village. The girls have had ‘ouchies’ and have been cuddled and consoled by their carers. They have had science, maths, geography, music, art, and language lessons. Most importantly they have developed their emotional intelligence as they navigated how to socialise, and navigate a complex world. They have learnt how to be self-determined, and independent, influencers, and leaders. They have witnessed the impact of compassion and kindness as well. This was the year of our last play at this second home.

Daddy continued to try and make the world a more equitable place, one transport strategy at a time.

The backyard became a place the girls could play instead of being a construction site, maybe 2021 we will finish the front yard.

We also managed to get a road trip and a little family holiday in while COVID restrictions eased. So it was a welcomed bit of excitement for this little family of adventurers.

It was a joy to work from home and slow down a little this year.

The photos are from this year both May and December. The girls are doing their Wonder Woman Superhero stance just in-case you are wondering.

Thank-you 2020. It has had moments of great tragedy but also so much revolution of thought, and we saw change we never thought was possible.