It was the last night for the Aussie contingent. They were off to Barcelona in the morning.
We'd thrown a few snags on the barbie, retreated to Dangerous Fun and lit the Fire Pit, and scared the pants off the natives with a few fireworks; then the bloody rain started, it poured, and the Marshmallows remained un-toasted.
We all ran back to the house, ate some early Birthday Cake, then all four of the older boys took refuge in the sitting room and exercised their thumbs. The two smaller cousins (out of sight) watched cartoons on TV, whilst Billy ignored everyone. A great evening was had by all.
The London contingent head for the airport later today. Wills, Boo Boo, and the cherub have decided to stay.
It's not only the children though, if we're honest. The other day I told someone I used to regularly make garlic butter, and that set me thinking. 30 years ago we all had much more free time because we didn't spend hours reading blogs!
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I've never been busier than I am today. My days are filled to the brim!
DeleteSome culture in Barcelona on the way home n'est-ce pas?
ReplyDeleteThe last time they visited they flew INTO Barcelona, and loved it. They're now there again, trying to see everything they failed to see the last time. I think it may need a few more visits.
DeleteCan anyone have enough time in Barcelona? Funny about them exercising their thumbs. I think you had a pretty good time, and it is not over yet.
ReplyDeleteIt suddenly (unexpectedly) started to pour, so the boys were allowed to use their phones for a while. They didn't know that I took the photo.
DeleteThe Veg Artist's comment has started me thinking about the days when I used to make garlic butter. It made me wonder why I don't now? Answer: I don't eat garlic bread any more. As to why not I have absolutely no idea.
ReplyDeleteEr...what was the blog post about?
I buy it frozen in tubes; ready made. Lazy I know, but very convenient
DeleteIt’s hard to see family leave but how nice that some will stay a little longer. I love/hate the silence after my brood departs.
ReplyDeleteIt's been really good having them all here together. With them all living in different countries, it's rare to get them all in one place at the same time.
DeleteA young Austrian lad won $12 million (US) in a thumb exerciser world championships.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe it was $2 million. A lot of brass anyhow.
DeleteYes, we were talking about it.... a misspent childhood!
Deletenice that they are not all going at once
ReplyDeleteThey arrived at different times, and have been leaving at different times. We're sorry to see them go.
DeleteYou certainly have a houseful there.
ReplyDeleteFrom just two, to eleven. But we survived.
DeleteTeenagers the world over .. Billy is a good natured lovely boy. I like the way he ignores small people..but I imagine if one of them whistled at him he would be all ears!
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
He was mostly playing with the two much smaller ones. The 2 year old 'cherub' has become his greatest friend.
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