Maria, Doug, Ana and Mia

The last time we met was on a beautiful island two years ago in The Phillipines.  But it was like I saw them yesterday, albeit the girls are a bit taller!  It took a few minutes for Sebastian to drop the shyness but within a few hours there were talks of marriages between the children.  We had a great catch up breakfast and then headed for a boat canal tour.  The kids had a blast, although I think their favourite thing was the party van on the way there.  We even managed to sneak out at night to see the Songkran celebrations beginning. 

Mummy Maria

Holidays have arrived and we were super happy to welcome Maria's Mum Dana on day one.  Maria and her family will join late Friday night.  Dana spoiled all of us rotten with treats from Romania and presents for Sebastian.  I was so pleasantly surprised to how instantly Sebastian loved Dana, before I knew it they were playing music toghter.  He does not often click with people so fast.  On Friday I kidknapped Dana out of the city and took her to Ayutthaya, the previous capital of Bangkok.  We had a lovely adventure together.

The Sala for lunch.  A great place on the river in the Ancient City.

Songkran Holidays are Here

This week felt like a long week.  Our weekend trip put us in holiday mode and these last few days were hard to get through.  But here we are on the lsat day before our break.  It was also the last week of Year 13, this year group one of my favourite of all times.  I was actually teary in our last lesson.  We finished the term with a Songran celebration and I am ready for the holiday!

After a weekend of two other babygroup babies, we walked into school with Ellie and her Mum Carol.  Ellie was also part of the Phuket posie and is now in Sebastian's class.

I love them and will miss this class.

My year 13 advisory, gave me a Madonna cake.

And we ended this week (a day early) with a Songkran celebration.  Now we await our friends who fly in tomorrow!

Nai Yang Sunday

My choice beach is always Bang Tao/Laguna as that is where we lived.  However, Phuket is now so busy the once 1/2 drive from the airport has easily doubled and I have found a new love for Nai Yang.  It is five minutes from the airport, has a lot of nice restaurants now and is certainly easier for a weekend trip.  Monday we went to the beach early to enjoy it before heading back to the concrete jungle.  Even a few horses galloped over to enjoy some of our coconuts and rice.

A great 50 hours! Till we meet again!

Splash Jungle

Sunday we all went to Splash jungle.  The third time for me in Sebastian in six months and the first time he was the height to go on lal the slides, even the Toilet bowl.  He was so excited and we went five times.  We spent the entire day there. Sage, Lorelei and him were best buds for the day.  It was so sweet and they were so happy.

What a fun  day!

Appendix and Aloni

Wednesday night Luis had a major stomach ache and was sick all night.  I brushed it off, suggesting food poisoning.  To be fair food poisoning is no joke and the few times I have had the real deal I was very sick.  But Thursday morning his colour was gone and he looked awful.  He decided to go to the hospital just in time really as he had appendicitis.  Later that afternoon he was under the knife and his appendix was removed.  Sebastian and myself were meant to go to Phuket Friday for a long weekend but delayed it till Saturday to ensure he was back home and comfortable.  Then Saturday we were off.

This reunion was planned months ago and it was fabulous to reconnect with Sebastian's baby bestie, Lorelei.  Aloni and her family came in from Singapore and we have the best day Saturday at the beach.  Their other baby bestie, Sage also came and they all had a blast.