The Week That Was .. A Granny Update ....

I wasn't going to post again until Monday, but I knew that some of these would be in demand. As I sit and write my eyes feel heavy, we have had a full week and we are slowly making our way towards Tuesday when the academic year finally comes to an end.

Last Tuesday was the school Christmas Carols service, for the past two years this night has been postponed due to rain; this year it didn't rain but it was very cold .. just what you imagine for summer in Australia isn't it?! As I looked across the oval I was overwhelmed by a sea of winter jackets and shivering children ... especially the fairies in their spangly summery dresses. This is us, rugged up and The Five Year Old in 'Mum Can Find You' in a crowd of 600, clothing, from past experience it was more than necessary.

On Thursday it was The Five Year Old's turn. You may have guessed by now that she is the personality of the family? Having said that, I was prepared for a head hung low and a wry smile on her face, especially since she was in tears earlier in the afternoon declaring that she couldn't possibly make it to the concert as her legs were tired and she was exhausted. She is fond of the dramatic. Our concerns were unfounded.

Oh, she ditched the tinsel halo, it was distracting and prevented her from acting out as a jolly, laughing Santa - glee, pure glee.

These photos are from only two of the several events on last week. We had a busy and, at times, dramatic week that included two birthdays and a couple of break ups, Taekwondo grading and a street party. Tomorrow is slated for a day of nothing, absolutely nothing!