This week has been full on! So much so that I cancelled the kids going to horse riding on Tuesday because we were all so exhausted. It was the kids' birthday on Sunday! 12 and 10. I can't quite believe it. They were so excited for it. Arley was talking about it for days, and Carmie was trying not to because she didn't want to give herself insomnia.
On their birthday we did presents before breakfast. The kids are very happy with their gifts, which is great, because I'm finding it harder and harder to buy presents for them. Then we got ready for our guests. Lolo and Dida came over around 11am, and then my cousin Sammie, who I haven't seen since I was about 9 years old (!!), drove up from Brisbane with her son Colt. He is 13, so not much older than Carmie. It was great to have family here for the kids' day! They spent the day on and off their screens, doing exactly what they wanted to do, which was fine as it allowed us adults to catch up. It was really great to see my cousin again. I think she was around 12 the last time I saw her, in New Zealand. And her son Colt is lovely, and joined in with the kids really well. At the end of the day Carmie thanked me for a great birthday, saying it was a very chill day and that she 'doesn't do social'.
On Monday we had friends over. I have a Russian friend who I met in Coffs Harbour, and our kids got along quite well. They were up in Brisbane, so they came to visit us for a few hours. They brought their beautiful dog, a groodle, with them. The dog is still young, but quite large, so it was a little hectic! We took the dogs and the kids to the park, hung out and chatted, and then had lunch together. Carmie and my friend's oldest daughter really clicked, and it was nice to see them together again.
The build-up to the birthday and the few days after have me absolutely shattered! We have had home days for the rest of the week, which suits me fine. Today Arley's friend Liam came over for some Roblox play, and I hung out with his mum Kim. I like her, we get along well, and Liam and Arley are two peas in a pod. So great Arley has a little mate!
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