FIVETRIBE

You know sometimes things just dont go quite the way one envisions...and just because it is Fathers Day doesnt really mean all will be groovy. Examing the chocolate rugby ball!  We woke early and gave Dad his pressies and then geared up for a lovely breakfast at Ellies Deli in Noordhoek. The kids were utterly enthralled with Oliver, the huge shaggy French poodle. We took a lovely cosy table right at the fireplace. On our way home we had to pop into the mall - which is where I think the wheels fell off for everyone. Sadly it could not be avoided.....we HAD to get food and we HAD to get a 3G wirless router as Telkom have truly stuffed up our adsl. Upon our return home the Man aka Dad became increasingly agitated with us all as he tried to configure the router with umpteen (dropped) calls to Vodacoms helpline. I eventually retreated to the place of all peace - wonderland aka sleeeeep! Alls well that ends well though. The kids have learnt that Fathers Day may not always b...

It has been a rainy cold day. Not that we are complaining. I think something shifts in our family well before the winter hits...we are welcoming it; although we did muse thoughtfully over what *exactly* we did last winter! No hiking, no walks, no beach, no picnics? What do we do now?? We decided to stop thinking and do what comes naturally. Stay in pj's, cuddle up with big blankets on the couch. Watch tv. Play games. Read. Make pancakes. Doze. Get irritated. Regroup and watch more tv. :-)   Talking about the meaning of Easter. Top Trumps Bugs provides some really interesting facts! Pancakes for lunch! We did an indoor Easter egg hunt after lunch. Quote of the day? Rach:  Mom,  I am so glad you just a got a few tiny eggs! In case you didnt know, my kids havent really acquired a taste for chocolate. Their humble stash will last weeks!! Easter stash. Now to round off this lazy, special day with my lamb stew that has been simmering for hours in my c...