Little Miss M (the girl who lives over the back of our fence) has gone from peeking through the fence to actually hopping it. It’s true that she does have my permission when her parents give theirs – but does it have to be every day? Any who…
Nana had been in Adelaide for a few days and Pops was ‘strongly encouraged’ to ‘pop’ down and share the first weekend of the school holidays with us. He wisely agreed and hopped in his Ute for the normally 3-hour drive. Someone forgot to tell the Ute that trip was supposed to only take 3 hours but Pops, Shayla and the Ute did make it here safe and sound. A bit hot, tired and shaken from all the bouncing but safe and sound nonetheless.
Naturally, Little Miss M hopped the fence on the Friday afternoon after school to play with the boys. She was back again on Saturday. On Sunday afternoon, Pops and Dad decided to play footy with the boys – and you guessed it - she wanted to join in! She hopped over the fence and the game was on! The rules changed from my boys ‘normal’ game of footy – stand and kick the ball to the other side of the fence – to one that was full of action and actually running around. When the ball was kicked over the fence, and the guilty culprit went to reclaim it, a water break was called.
Pops and Dad wanted to desperately drop out of the game but both foolishly refused to let the kids know that they were exhausted. The ball came back and the game almost continued. This time though, the delay was because the kids were fighting over which adult was on which team. Little Miss M decided she wanted the ‘Old Codger’ (Pops) on her team. I mentioned to Pops later that it was better than saying she DIDN’T want the ‘Old Codger’ on her team, and I think that made him feel a bit better.
Pops went back home on Monday, but I reckon he enjoyed his weekend with us.
Last Thursday, Nana came back from Adelaide, and as Nana sometimes does, had bought some lollies. I think it’s the first time she’s met Little Miss M, plus Pup’s friend, Little Mr C, was here for the day. Nana took it all in her stride and still had lollies galore!!! Admittedly, Nana would not have handed out lollies if she did not have enough for all kiddies on the premises.
I’m glad Nana’s back because I’ve missed her. Plus she took the 3 boys back to “Far Far Away”. We’ll be off to get them back tomorrow – Can’t wait but I’m trying to enjoy the peace before the storm…
