This week we said goodbye to our US grandparents, Nema and Grandpa Clark. We thought we would be spending most of the weekend with them, as a big send off. Plans changed when we were hit by a massive two day wind and rain storm, which included a black out. The kids and I braved the outdoors to go to a birthday party (they had a blast!), while Jeffrey went out to dinner with his mum and Clark. But Sunday was spent with everyone cocooned in their homes, as it was far too dangerous to drive. The kids didn't get to see their grandparents until Monday morning for a quick goodbye before they left to make their way through the flood waters to Sydney.
In the meantime, we had a LOT of inside play time. The kids had tons of energy and it is remarkable that we didn't go completely stir crazy. We painted nails, had art lessons, played with Barbies (I even have photographic proof of Arley and Jeff with the Barbies!), played dress-ups, rode indoor cars and read a lot of books. Thank goodness the kids have a very extensive toy collection to choose from!
The weather has cleared, the ground is starting to dry up, and our back yard is a windblown disaster. Arley and I are starting to kick our colds. Arley is being a real little sh*t at school (I'm sorry, there's no more apt way to put it!!). He is hitting and throwing tantrums and being a real grump. Actually, come to think of it, he is not so pleasant at home at the moment either! It looks like I've got some work to do!
Here is a cute video of the kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5eRMpSN29A
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