We have just returned from a wonderfully warm and fuzzy mini break in the Big Smoke with Callum, Bronwyn and Miss Imogen Ivy. Ragnar, the psycho Ragdoll cat was also present - the less said about him, the better...
Due to the imminent arrival of Bron's sister, brother-in-law and never-seen nephew, she and Cal will be inundated with the other side of the family for the following five weeks. Hence, Bron thought an invitation to see them over Friday and Saturday nights just gone, would be happily enjoyed by all.
We rocked into their home just after five on Friday afternoon. Callum had taken carer's leave from school as Immy had come down with a case of hand, foot and mouth disease, which sounded quite hideous but only involved blisters on her hands, feet and more painful ones inside her mouth, along with a touch of fractiousness. The main issue was that this virus is highly contagious and spread by saliva, which toddlers have a habit of sharing with gay abandon. Immy was the fifth child at her daycare to contract it in a week.
Dinner involved a sensational pizza feast from the Old Piccadilly take-away joint in Joondalup. We followed up that gastronomical affair with a movie in Cal and Bron's theatre room, reclining on the rather luxurious lounge with chaise...Oh the pain, the pain, the pain!
Saturday involved much amusement interacting with Immy, who has developed into a most forthright young lady. "No" features frequently in her vocabulary, along with "outside" and "one, two, three". She also says "sorry" if Bron pulls her hair whilst brushing it, "oopsie" and "weeeee...". She loves giving Ragnar treats, helping with her breakfast, watching "Blippi", listening and looking at books, along with her very own rather swish kitchen inside and her swing and slide outside.
Callum attacked the grocery shopping with gusto and then he and I piled into their Barina to face the hoards at Lakeside shopping centre for a spot of mother/son bonding. We chose some birthday clothes for Alex, some winter tee shirts for Imogen, a CD for Michael and a most stylish charcoal dress shirt for Cal to wear to an upcoming family wedding. Although Bron didn't directly receive any surprises, I know what we will obtain for her birthday in May and she was pleased with my choice of clothes for Immy. I also bought some thermal bottoms to keep me warm through Beverley's winter months.
Thinking about cool weather was a joke until today. When we left Beverley on Friday, the temperature was 39 degrees C (102 degrees F), yesterday was very warm and humid, but this morning we woke to a cool change. The thermometer has struggled up to 21 degrees C (69.8 degrees F) and I have hastily added a pair of leggings and a cardigan to my ensemble.
Anyway, I've digressed. Yesterday afternoon was spent in quiet reverie. I took the boys' feet in hand with the foot grinder and soothing cream and then whiled away some time on this blog. Cal took to the kitchen to produce home made burgers with caramelised onion and bacon, Bron had a snooze, Michael played games and Imogen kept us all entertained.
Dinner was another triumph followed by a new series (to us) via one of Cal's streaming services. We retired to bed and slept quite well, particular as the night saw the end of the recent heat and humidity. Just after nine in the morning, we headed for home.
In spite of the roadworks and the cool and drizzly day, we have enjoyed being back in the Gallery. The Divine Mizz Jan George took excellent care of the Gallery yesterday and Paula reinforced her position as our reliable and loving petsitter.
All in all, a relaxing and family oriented short getaway. And I have had enough of a Nanny fix to last me until we can see these very special and beloved people again.
Stay tuned; until next time.
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