Christmas 09

Christmas is a time for Karma: thinking of other people for a change, loving relatives despite their foibles, giving thanks for their love and concern over the last year, watching some of that love flowing back towards you. All mixed up in the guise of eating, drinking and pressie exchanges. It must be fun because we keep coming back for more. This year was a particularly good one for us, with lots of visits from Aunts and Uncles, and a Special Guest Appearance by Grandma.

Alec turns 12!

My youngest child and only son turned 12 today. He spent the day with School friends at Camp, went to the beach for a brisk swim in the surf, then had dinner at his top choice Italian restaurant Bill and Tony's in Darlinghurst. Home for Nigella Lawson's Awesome Brownies as dessert. Then he asked for some antacids! Oh to be twelve again.

Home at Last

After 25 years away from Sydney we have finally returned- via Vietnam and Laos (more later...). Having left Australia with a couple of backpacks, we have re-entered with a 40 foot container, 4 kids, 3 cats and a large dog. We have moved in to a rambling house near the city, found places for the kids in Universities and schools, and a great Job for the MOTH. (Man of the House). The kids a enjoying discovering Sydney, and we are revisiting old haunts and friends, and delighting in new ones. Summer is here and life is good!