Another week gone and we edge ever closer to Christmas. Carols was the theme of the week, though there were quite a few cafe visits crammed in, and we had safety week at swimming lessons, where the kids swim in clothes and with no goggles – many tears were reportedly shed.
Thursday night was Aunty S’ carols service – there was a grown-up-centric reception, but the kids enjoyed snacking, and the first of several consecutive late nights. It was great to see some family members we hadn’t seen in a while. The kids sat impressively quietly through a Catholic carols service (though Huff was a bit sick of Dad picking her up and putting her back down again so many times).
Friday night was more carols, this time at Woonona. The kids had a great time listening to Uncle J on the drums, and seeing the various musical items.
It was a second late night in a row, but all par for the course this time of year.
Saturday, Dad and Puff were up early to play chess together, then we caught up with some friends and family, visited Spire Markets, and then headed across town for our own church carols. There was free face painting – Puff wanted to be an angry bird.
Dad was singing in the carols service, and the kids were in an item – this might be the first time we were all on stage together!
Then Sunday was church in the morning – Dad and Puff walked to church together and met up with the remainder of the tired family. In the afternoon the kids went shopping with Mum and the Grandragon, finding a star for the Christmas tree. Huff handed it to Puff, and he was lifted up by Dad to be able to reach the top of the tree!
