Day 43 (Perth) - Monday 31st October 2016

It seems so strange that it's Halloween today when I was sunbathing by the pool at lunchtime (#LegsStillAsWhiteAsAVampire'sVictim).

Day 42 (Perth) - Sunday 30th October 2016

Howzat again.

Seven-year-old nephew had a cricket match this morning, coached by his dad who gave a very good pep talk and round-up to the players afterwards. Niece, although a little wary at first, soon made a new friend at the park.

Day 41 (Perth) - Saturday 29th October 2016

Despite the earlier forecast of rain, the weather had cleared up by the afternoon for us to have the first barbecue of the season. We were joined by some rellies, and a good time was had by all. 😀

Day 40 (Perth) - Friday 28th October 2016

Niece bending it like Beckham at today's football lesson whilst her brothers are at school.

The levitating skittle

Day 39 (Arendelle/Perth) - Thursday 27th October 2016

Arendelle

🎵 Do you want to build a snowman? 🎵

We've been transported to Arendelle for favourite-niece-on-this-side-of-the-world's 3rd birthday today. There were lots of Frozen presents, as well as a fairy outfit which my niece wore to her ballet lesson that morning (so cute!).

Afterwards, we stopped off at the library, and I borrowed a few books (naturally). Just as I'd checked them out at the kiosk area, my niece brought over a book to check out, which I thought my sister had asked her to bring over. So I checked it out, even if I was raising an eyebrow at the title. (#NotGonnaJudgeSis.) When I handed the book to my sister, she was just as bemused as me and hadn't chosen the book. Wanna know what the title of the book was? (Of course you do.)

'Moms who Drink and Swear.'

From the mouth of babes...Do you think my niece thinks her mum has a problem??

Cake made by sister. So clever!

Day 38 (Perth) - Wednesday 26th October 2016

Tonight, the children are auntie-sitting again whilst their parents watch Michael McIntyre at Perth Arena (#NotJealousAtAll). They did some art work, as well as employing avoidance tactics for not going to bed (#NotGonnaWorkOnMe).

Day 37 (Sydney/Perth) - Tuesday 25th October 2016

Shh! Don't tell Customs, but I've successfully smuggled a kiwi from New Zealand to Sydney to Perth.

Favourite-niece-on-this-side-of-the-world rather likes the kiwi and egg I brought her back from New Zealand. Youngest nephew rather likes it too, but he had to settle for a t-shirt with some kiwis on it instead (and - phew! - it fits. Good job, shop-lady-who-helped-guess-size!).

All the time zone changes are catching up with me. What day is it today? Which country am I in? I may be off-air for the next few days as I catch up on my sleep! 😵