This week we had two blessed nights and three days away from the kids, for my birthday. Jeffrey and I went to Kiama, and despite the crumby weather, we had a lovely time. One night I even slept for 9 hours straight, which will pretty much hold me through for the next 6 months. We relaxed, read our books, ate in real restaurants (!), shopped, and listened to live music. It was pretty cold and rainy, which didn't bode well for my parents at home with the kids, trapped inside, but at least it wasn't us! When we got back home on Saturday, the table was all set for a little party, and Carmie was SO excited. All in all, a great birthday.
Arley has been a hellion this week! Even at school they have said he has been a little tough. He spent two full days having a constant whining tantrum - really pleasant to be around. I figured out (too late, of course), that he has been sick with a bit of a cold. He has gone off his food - his staples, at least - which makes it really hard to pack his lunchbox for school. He already has such a limited diet, and now he refuses sandwiches, yoghurt and oranges, which were my go-to foods for him. He pretty much only eats muesli, pancakes, crackers, cheese, watermelon and grapes. I have taken to making him smoothies, and I throw whole carrots and handfuls of spinach and oats in there. He doesn't know the difference. We can't wait until he is out of his terrible twos!!
Carmie had a play-date with her friend Hannah this week. It is so nice to see them together, as they have known each other since Carmie was a week old. Hannah is 6 months older than Carmie, so they will be in different grades at school growing up, but I hope that doesn't hinder their friendship. Carmie is growing up very fast. The things that come out of her mouth some times - I have to start writing them down. She is a very smart, very sweet, funny little thing.
It stopped raining for a minute in Kiama, and we even got a rainbow :)
