The Sep hols are nearly over.

We've survived a comparatively quiet second week with surprisingly few complaints and very little TV. In fact, the kids only started watching ABC Kids today (Thu). I'm very proud of them for this achievement.

So far, we've had lots of sleep-ins, meaning that J gets to daycare really late (11 am!). On days when she doesn't go to daycare, we have brekkie at 11 and lunch at 3.

Last night, Beth stayed up till midnight - for no particular reason.

The girls have been playing together nicely.

Beth has done some Excel English and Math assignments, Chinese reading and writing and (occasionally) practised the piano. I think that visit to our neighbour has reassured her that she is not the only child who has to do extra work during holidays!

This weekend will be busy. Hubby and I are involved in the monthly market at church on Sat, then we get to visit our Filipino friends at their new home in the evening. There'll be karaoke! Beth has taken a shine to ABBA after we watched Mama Mia when we holidayed in Phillip Island, and is learning the songs through YouTube.

On Sunday evening, we'll be attending the Newcomers' Tea and bringing curry. It'll be a great time to get to know our newer HXUC members.