Sleep ins (in theory), not having to rush out of the door (stay at home mum), weather warming (very slowly) Yes It has been been September holidays! Some holidays we spend at home intent on staying in our pajamas for as long as possible, others we might go away as a family usually a beach of some description. These holidays (of which Ben has been away for most of) we've been enjoying day trips. It's been relaxing and exciting, coming and going as we please and only travelling an hour or two here and there so apart from a few snacks not much planning is involved...relaxing.
There is so much to offer children these days and much of it dosen't need to be expensive. I recently came across an app which locates the nearest and dearest local parks, fantastic if your'e planning a road trip with children and also for discovering new playgrounds in your local area. Also the local library, I think many family's have forgotten about the old library. Library's are such a great tool for children's imagination and learning they offer a range of Cd's and Dvd's as well as storytimes and activities for school holidays, not forgetting the thousands of books on offer. The best part is that its free and younger children can enjoy a little independence browsing and choosing there own books. Another loved freebie is of course play dates! What child does not enjoy having friends to play with while us parents enjoy the company of others, whether its at a park with a picnic or inside with a coffee its so lovely to ignore the call of the ironing and catch up with friends instead.
With a little more free time on our hands we've made a couple of trips to the beach these holidays, wind in our hair, salt on our lips and the smell of summer evoking glorious memories! My children love the beach as do my husband and I and we love to nick down for a coffee while the children run free and we all reinvigorate!
My sister and brother also live in Ocean Grove and Geelong so it's lovely to catch up especially with a new bub in the family...we are all absolutely smitten, she is adorable....Ahh!
With school holidays comes the release of many new children's films at the cinema and I try to take the children most holidays. It is, as many of you know quite expensive but its such a lovely holiday treat for all. These holidays we saw Madagascar 3 it was fantastic the children and their cousin loved it as did my sister in law and I. Another treat for the children was a visit to the Werribee Open Range Zoo. We caught up with a bunch of Ben's family and had a great day. The weather was glorious! The children were free and the animals were beautiful especially the Meerkats and Giraffes. All Miss S wanted to see were the Giraffes and while we were driven through their paddock the keepers were feeding them they came so close we could of touched them so so beautiful, it was a wonderful experience. We love Giraffes!!
And so now we are coming to the end of the holidays and they've been wonderful, even the days spent at home tackling the ironing while the children put glitter everywhere. We made popcorn and planted veggies and picked flowers too.
Next week is the begining of the final Term for the year, wow where did that time go?!! I'm excited about summer and the girls Ballet recital and my up and coming first ever fun run! The count down is on....
We are delaying the new term though with an impromptu camping trip!! Ben is home and we're taking the camper trailer up to Mallacoota and then on to Pambula for a week or so where we will meet up with my Brother and Sister in law and their bubs at her parents beautiful property. All very excited, the girls have already packed and once the weather clears we are off.
I hope everyone has enjoyed themselves these holidays and kept safe and well! xx
