Well, March 2nd arrived and so have my parents. I was very impressed that all the Boys wanted to come to the airport to meet them, even though it meant getting up at 5.30 a.m! Maybe it was more the fact that they would be late into school that appealed?! They had a good journey flying Business Class with Qantas and we were all a bit teary-eyed when they walked through the gates.
After dropping the Boys off at their schools en route, we arrived back at ours at 9.30 a.m. They unpacked, showered and then we walked along the beach to have lunch at the beachside cafe. They don't seem to be too jet lagged though fall asleep very early in the evening (so what's new?!!!)
Yesterday, (Friday) we headed into the city and went up the Eureka Tower and did the "Melbourne by Foot" walking tour, after-which they were exhausted!
Sam made it into the "A" team of Brighton F.C so is now training twice a week. Will has joined an Aussie Rules team and he, too is training twice a week. So things are getting b
ack to normal on the "running the kids around" front!This week, Chris bought me a beautiful new road bike for my birthday. We have just come back from a ride to St. Kilda and for the first time EVER, I was faster than him!!! This bike is amazing - just makes cycling sooo easy!
Which ones are Mum and Dad as I can't distinguish them? The change in atmospheric pressure appears to have made them taller! Bruvunc.
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ReplyDeleteHi Guys, brilliant to see photo of your Mum & Dad safely arrived in Australia. Delighted the boys made the effort to meet them. Fab news about Sam getting into footie team - good to hear that Caroline is now back into routine of running the boys around. Nearly your birthday Caroline - hope you have lots of exciting things planned. love the photo of you on your new bike - very smart.
ReplyDeleteI will give Ronan a very large hug from you tomorrow - dont forget its your birthday treat of the Boyzone concert - which unfortunately you now cant attend! Cant believe I wont be with you to celebrate in style :-(
Enjoy your birthday with all the family and hope you get very spoilt. Hope you Mum & dad have a lovely holiday with you and enjoy the sunshine. It has been sunny in Romsey for nearly 5 days is a row - still cold buy beautiful weather - hoping it will continue for our trip to London tomorrow.
Lots of love, hugs and birthday wishes Lisa xxx
Lovely to see the photo of you all! Your bike looks amazing - is there no sport you don't excel at!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a really great birthday - what are you up to? I don't suppose the postman has arrived with anything for you has he?
Thinking of you. Hope you have a fab day!
lots of love and hugs,
Becky xxxx