This morning we
actually slept in! I didn't think that was possible. The kids finally got their
wish and we spent the morning at the beach, Cable beach. The weather is lovely
but chilly and the water was very cold. OK temperature for kids but not for Mums.
Still, we paddled, spun around, jumped waves, played catch, built sandcastles
and generally enjoyed ourselves. Cable beach is supposed to be one of the top 5
beaches in the world. I don't understand why, I think Cottesloe is much nicer.
There are rocks, stingers (not today, much to the kids' relief), red sand,
shallow water...but I'm not complaining, I'm on holidays and at the beach!
After lunch the kids said they were bored, so out came the schoolwork saved for just such an occasion. They did it enthusiastically and miraculously were not bored anymore.
Later in the
afternoon I dragged three reluctant children to Chinatown to browse through
shops. They ended up having an awesome time - checking out old pearl luggers,
looking at expensive jewellery, quizzing an aboriginal art gallery curator
about every single painting on the wall, getting free postcards from another
gallery keeper because they were so 'cute and well behaved'. Ashley obtained a
free guide to throwing boomerangs from her as well. The highlight of his
afternoon though, was the sea shell gallery where he also was finally allowed
to spend some of his money and bought some shells and a starfish - all
carefully budgeted for.
The kids have made
friends again and are playing footy together. I have emptied out the cupboards
and sprayed for ants - we have a major invasion! Now I get to sit down and
chill with a Matso's Ginger Beer and write this. Guess what? I finally feel
relaxed.
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