Today I returned home to find two peas in a pod snoozing on Nana's lounge! In just two sleeps the pair will be starting pre-school together. Time to get used to being big kids, and no more naps at Nana's .. on Thursdays or Fridays at least!
Back to school! Today was Bella's first day of Year Three! I can hardly believe it, my baby is getting so big! After weeks of anticipation and stressing, she lined up happily with her friends and waved goodbye without any fuss. She is happy with her new teacher and even gets to sit next to her best friend. Her only complaint: "The teacher said no whistling in the classroom!"- I guess she'll have to keep those Ragged genes under raps!
This afternoon we braved the heat at Rose Cottage to watch Uncle Vinnie and Jason play in their band. Jada and Rhys were the sole occupants of the dance floor and probably good thing as they ran, jumped and twirled, there wasn't much room for anyone else! After two and a half hours of solid dancing in 30 plus degrees; the kids retreated to a much deserved cool down in the pool!
After a big day at the Numeralla folk festival; the girls enjoyed a quiet game of barbies at Nana Helen's house. They made quite a good set up, complete with bar, lounge area and beds. They only disagreed when Jada insisted on putting a vintage red jogging (yogging) outfit on her Barbie which Bella said was much too hot for the weather in Barbie town! "Quick Jada pretend your doing something" Bella said as I took the photo!
I just had to take of photo of Bella's bookmark! It resulted from dining at the central cafe with uncooperative friends who refused to let us pay! After failing to sneakily shove it in to Trevor's pocket they decided to give it to Bella, who happily took ownership! We have decided to put it towards her first horse riding lesson (which sadly leaves little change), but until then she is keeping it safe in her book .. talk about cashed up bogans!
Happy Astraya Day!! Today we had a great day with the family spent in true Australian style! It began with a family bowling match in which Mum whopped all our as*ses! (she still has the touch!) We then had a visit with Harry and hung out in Uncle Ricky's man cave. He taught the kids how to play pool and we listened to Lee Kerneghan while watching cricket. In the afternoon the kids were back to the pool while the adults hung around the BBQ and listened to the likes of Paul Kelly and John Williamson. The kids are now watching the fireworks from the verandah .. we're just missing that old rocking chair!
Today we had a busy day; we had two of Bella's friends sleep over last night and Jesse and Riley were here too. So with six kids and two pugaliers I quickly dismissed the thought of going anywhere and made Dad put up the pool! This kept them entertained for the most part of the day as they got in and out, in and out... In the afternoon I got in some practise for my one stop nail shop by painting all the girls nails an array of interesting colours! Tonight we got to have a quick cake and cuppa with Poppy Garry to celebrate his 55th birthday! Bella and her friends have moved on to stay at one of the other girls houses (phew!) so Jada got to help blow out the candles all by herself!
