Crocus vakantie

Olive and Edie had this week off school as it was Crocus Vacantie or Spring Vacation. It was nice to not have to rush around in the morning getting ready for school and the girls enjoyed the chance to just relax at home, play with their toys and each other. Their bond as sisters has been strengthened, I think, by this experience. Without the wide circle of friends they had in New Zealand they are relying on each other more as friends and sisters, and it was nice to watch and hear them playing imaginatively together.
That’s not to say we stayed at home all week – Mum would never have survived that!!
Here’s a few pictures of some of the things we got up to.

We met some interesting new people.

Spent an afternoon at the aquarium.

Went to the zoo with our friends Eilish and Dylan.

Did a bit of baking.

Just a wee pinch of salt.

Spot the future tv chef - able to pose and pour at the same time!

Licking the bowl is by far the most important step in the baking process.

Tried our hands at a bit of scrapbooking.

Made a tent for some serious dvd watching.

Went to the park.

Albus Dumbledore lives in our park.

He keeps the witches under control.

Looked at some interesting shop windows.

Discovered a very cool caravan to take on the road next vacantie.

And - surprise, surprise - we even got our faces painted.

We also managed to squeeze in a couple of movies – Rango and Animals United. No wonder Mum was shattered by the end of the week.
She wasn’t the only one….

Please mum, we need to go back to school for a rest!

Hope everyone is well. Sending lots of love from a gradually warming up Belgium!