the approaching of baby number seven.
It’s always a big deal when Master19 is coming home for a visit.
The kidlettes were up at sparrows, excited their big brother would be coming home for them to jump on. He’s one of their favourite toys.
Cause we were all up we put everyone to work in the garden. Kids were a little upset we were destroying all the beautiful yellow flowers growing in our grass, but Mummy insisted they had to go.
Unfortunately Master19 was running a little behind in his endeavours to be home by midday. He gets this from me – my mother thinks it’s hilarious when I complain about his lack of punctuality and then brings up countless stories of cold or burnt roasts I’ve apparently been responsible for over the years. We thought things might not be going according to plan when we rang him at 9.30 and woke him up. There was no ‘ohmygodIhavetogetup’ in his voice though: it was more ‘as soon as I hang up I’m rolling back over’.
Mid-afternoon we received a message he was still a little way off.
We haven’t been to the pool in a dog’s age and it was a huge hit with all involved. Cost us $9 in entrance fees and was just what we needed, cause nothing distracts you more than your youngest attempting to drown herself. Miss1 went under five times while I followed her around the wading pool. Each time I gave her a few seconds to right herself, but no luck yet. One hour in a wading pool and I’m already a huge fan of pool fences.
This morning we ate a big breakfast while Grandma and Grandad came over to give him a hug and then I made Chicken, Pumpkin & Asparagus Risotto for lunch. He seemed much happier with these offerings than yesterday’s sausages and has made a request for my Chicken & Corn Crepes on his next visit. I’ve requested he be on time. Maybe I’ll make Chicken & Corn Crepes for lunch and see if that spurs him on.
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| Miss3 attached herself to her big brother and wouldn’t let go – she eventually feel asleep on him |
With a planned departure time of 1pm Master19 and his mates set off from here promptly at 2 (with one more late stop scheduled before they planned to be heading out of town). It’s 6pm now and I’m guessing they’re about two kilometers down the road and just about ready to hit the highway.
