Sunday afternoon and thinking of a Nana nap. Juan is happily spending time with Lola (our only child at the moment) as her sisters are enjoying being thoroughly spoilt in Melbourne with there Papa and Grum to celebrate Ash turning 5 at the end of June. A promise now fulfilled that was made to her when Mia went on her 5th Birthday. Holidays are officially over for the girls tomorrow but they don't return until Wednesday afternoon. I do miss them and the house is eerily quiet without them. Yes even loud little Lola hasn't yelled once since they have been away, which is a welcome change!
The holidays have been full and fabulous with lots of family and friends that have helped create many memorable occasions. Apart from Ash turning five we also had mum and dad's 40th anniversary to celebrate. I don't think Mum and Dad have been happier then they are today, and it is highly commendable that they are still together (even though at times they seemed better apart) having stuck by each other through thick and thin.
I have thoroughly enjoyed being able to take life slowly and ease into the day with no school rush or even kindy drop off. The girls on the whole have been having a great time together and are tightening their bonds to each other as their relationships develop and grow. We haven't seen as much of Juan as we would have liked but as you can imagine weekends have been a welcome change with another pair of hands on deck.
My outstanding memorable moments during the hols have been many. I had a wonderful day I spent with my girls at South Bank, as well as a great day out at the beach with mum and Mia's little mate Maria. Catching up with Chook, who came to stay for a couple of nights was fantastic, as well as seeing Fi with her boys here during Chooks stay. Chook and I were shouted a decadent night out at a Turkish restaurant (thanks Fi) which was a lovely catch up as we could blab for as long as we liked, uninterrupted by any needs or wants from our little darlings. To finish off the hols Juan and I went and spent the night down the coast with Ant and Lauren, which was really lovely. I do however now feel I need to spend the next couple of weeks on detox.... get back to feeling healthy again.
I now anticipate Mia and Asha's arrival back home on Wednesday afternoon. Can imagine there will be a little unspoiling to achieve before we get back to our peaceful existence. Life is good and here's hoping it stays that way for some time to come, if not forever (if only!). Big hugs and kisses to all my closest in life xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
