Almost There

It's been a hectic week, while Andy is enjoying the snowy conditions in Salt Lake City (he was invited to talk at a super computing conference.) Juggling the normal drop off, pick ups, cooking dinner is one thing but when you (stupidly) agreed to co organise the ACT School Orienteering Champs (next wednesday) as well as fit in after work meetings life gets a little tough.

As such, the girls have spent many hours in Grandpa's office as it has a computer which has OCAD (a special map drawing program), not to mention the big colour printer and the Orienteering ACT office is across the corridor. I'm pleased to say that most things are done - just need to print and laminate 276 certificates and visit the shed to check on equipment.

Today however made up for all that work. After spending a few hours in Grandpa's office in the morning, the rest of the day was spent partying. First was a combined 3 year old birthday party.  Slightly embarrassing moment occurred when, I'd assumed the little birthday boy (who I hadn't recognised)  was from Katy's Sundew's room. Apparently not! The parents of the birthday children are very good friends! Ooops anyhow a lovely party was had in a park with the children entertaining themselves mostly on the play equipment. The birthday cake was an impressive rocket lying on it's side with sparklers as the boosters.

In contrast, the next party, a 4 year old 'robot' party, was at the child's house with jumping castle and face painter! Even Katy who had previously refused to go on jumping castles joined in and was having a blast. More childcare families at this one. It was nice to chat and get to know the parents who I normally only say hi to as I'm rushing in or out of childcare.

By 4.30pm with two worn out children we headed home to recover and get excited about Andy arriving home at lunchtime tomorrow (assuming he makes his connection in Sydney.)