Hello, my friends! And hello to all the new people this week. Normally I send my newsletter on a Sunday, but we’ll be travelling down to Canberra to a special event.
Our oldest son, a lawyer who will soon be working as a consultant at a global firm in Sydney, is graduating from the Australian Army reserves. He’s spent the past year getting qualified, so it’s time to welcome another Lieutenant into our family.
We’ll be at Duntroon, at the Royal Military College for a celebration dinner.
Life evolves so quickly…and of course with kids, we remember every age they’ve ever been as they grow into adulthood. I cannot believe I have a son trained for active duty. I can’t believe that his life could go in a very different direction from what I hope it will. (May this never come to pass…)
But a wise friend told me this once when we were talking about our kids.
So, we celebrate.
We celebrate his bravery, and a willingness to serve his country. We celebrate a young man who I very much hope lives to be old, arthritic and playing cards in a beautiful nursing home in his nineties one day, with grandchildren he adores and a full and long life.
For all the mamas out there, deep breath. This — whatever this is — is their journey. And we’re so, so lucky to be a part of it.
I hope you have a beautiful weekend. I’ll pop into your inbox as usual next Sunday. (Is it time for us all to think about the holidays? I hope so!).
Take care! Love, Catherine x
P.S. The Fun Stuff!
Yep, I’m wearing the shoes I mentioned last week in silver (photo above) so I can walk across grass and stand all night if I need to. Here they are in white. My silver ones are sold out online.
Also, this dress. A few seasons old, but it’s a winner. I’ll take a velvet wrap because I think the night will be chilly.
I have my eye on this dress. Nice for work in navy? Or fun in yellow? Elegant always looks best…is it a sign that it’s called Catherine?
This swimsuit coverup set (wide pants and tied top) is perfect for the young women on your Christmas list. The girlfriends around here are getting it under the tree!nSo cute with a brown bikini. (Those days were so much fun! Maybe I’ll give it whirl this summer.) And this copper bikini is super cute, too.