The joys of winter...

I'm at home today with two poor sick, feverish and snotty kids. So the fun season begins. Luckily it seems Isla's immune system kicks butt faster these days, she doesn't get sick as often, as bad or for as long as poor Lachy.

We ventured out to soccer this morning as i didn't want him to miss out. Not such a good idea, he kept asking "Is it finished Mum, is it finished?". So today i am grateful for TV, storybooks, craft and the ipad!

So, as the leaves have turned (and keep turning up and on and all over our deck, driveway, roof and backyard) a few things about the little people:

The boy:

• Calls me "Mummy" less and less, "Mum" more and more.
• Favourite saying "Go away silly poopy (insert name here)".
• Has started soccer to tire him out over these wet winter months
• Absolutely stunned me by counting to 13 the other day. We haven't tried teaching him numbers yet, just did it out of the blue. 
• Told me, when i jokingly said "Max wants to play lego with us", "Max can't play lego, hasn't got hands". I'm certain he'd have rolled his eyes if he knew how.
• Loves drawing us pictures and saying "For you Mum/Dad/Nan". Then he insists we put them on the fridge. Think i could wallpaper the house several times over with the pictures we've amassed over the last few weeks.
• Randomly came up to me in the kitchen and told me "I love Etienne Mum".
• Lego obsessed.

Lachy and Dave the coach

The girl:

• Is very excited about starting school, we've chosen and visited a few times so she can familiarise herself with the play areas and layout. I'm so excited for her, she will take it in her stride. I, however...
• Has been adorably sweet to her brother of late. She loves to teach him and guide him and we often hear "Come on darling", "Here you go darling". 
• Is already planning her birthday party to which her teachers and i think just about everyone she has ever met is going to be invited.
• Is super excited about starting gymnastics the minute she turns 5. She even offered to teach me to do a cartwheel, good luck sweetie, if i couldn't do it as a kid i sure as heck wouldn't place money on me now!
•  Made me the most adorable mother's day card "I love mummy because she plays with me a lot and gives me lovely dresses", ha, the important things in life!

Grandad Tom

A few weeks ago, the sun shone gloriously and we headed to Cornwall Park for a gorgeous day out for Tom's 65th birthday.

We scootered, we BBQ'd, we snacked on a gourmet spread followed by a delicious lunch, we climbed hills and rolled down the other side, we lounged in the sun, we climbed trees, patted cows, dug in the dirt and finished up with hot tea and a superb rhubarb cake.

Then we headed home, full tummies, tired bodies smelling of woodsmoke and fresh air. All except Lachy who had rolled in sheep poo and had it in his hair and all over his clothes.

A very happy birthday outing for a very young senior citizen!

Nana Verna, looking stylish while cooking up a storm.

Isla helping Grandad climb the trees.

Adventurers.

Like a pig in mud.