Mooloolaba Holiday

Our first family interstate holiday with Heidi. We had such a lovely time, didn't really do much. Same routine every day, woke up (very early most days around 4am due to no daylight saving in Queensland), quick breakfast for the kids then walk along the beach to the kids playground overlooking the beach (lovely view). Then off to have a much needed coffee and honey toast for the kids. Back for a swim in the pool, morning nap for Heidi, then off for another walk along the cafes and shops, back for afternoon sleep for both Ben and Heidi and sometimes Pat and I! Then off for another swim either at the beach or the pool. Back for bath and tea then off to bed for the kids. Pat and I would then have dinner with a wine and most nights we were in bed by 8.30!
Pat and I would swap sleep ins which worked really well and we managed to fit in a massage each. There was not a lot of sight seeing as we were happy just to hang out together and spend time watching the kids enjoy themselves. There is something nice about slowing down and enjoying the simple things .....so much happiness from seeing their little faces light up...they got alot out of spending time with both of us.

This pull along suitcase was a sometimes a big help but at other times a lot more work. Ben loved pulling it around (often in the wrong direction)

The plane trip was better than we thought, other than a few battles getting Ben to stop undoing his seat belt and Heidi wriggling and wanting to walk up and down the galley they were very well behaved. Ben watched his favourite DVD of the moment "Maisy" along with videos of Pat 4Wding "Ohhh mmmudddy wheeellss", "Bompy road". When Heidi got too much I just fed her and she fell asleep, so glad I am still breast feeding..makes life alot easier at times.

We are getting asked more and more if Ben and Heidi are twins. Heidi's hair is getting lighter and lighter...almost exactly the same colour as Ben's now. Both with lovely curls, never imagined that my kids would have curly hair. They loved the court yard of the apartment. They were having a good chat here.

Evening walk to the harbour. We didn't know this area existed until the 2nd last day..

Early dinner at a nice Italian restaurant. Not the best idea. Ben and Heidi (understandably) wanted to get out and walk around...made for a very quickly eaten meal.


Ben and Heidi both loved the ocean as well as the pool. Both fearless in the waves. Ben thought it was hilarious out in the surf with Pat. We had to drag him kicking and screaming out of the water when he was shaking with the cold...he would have been happy to stay in all day.
Definately a handful with 2 little ones on the beach...no lazing about. Pat and I would take it in turns having quick dips on our own.

Heidi would just take off running to the water, she just loved it. I remember Ben doing the same at that age in Port Douglas.

Absolute delight.

We realised fairly quickly they were missing some of their toys, so we took the bus one morning to Maroochydor and bought a few DVDs and this bubble kit..was a big hit.

Trouble... Heidi kept slinging her leg over onto Ben which he put up with for a while until he got sick of it. Then he would start pulling at it and bite it.

Off for another walk! Alot of walking, coffee and parks.

When Ben got in the pool for the 1st time he said "look Mummy, Ben swimming!" So gorgeous I love this age. Heidi would float around in her blow up thingy majing for ages..totally relaxed, lounging around like an old lady!

Love this photo. Ben looks so beautiful..like an angel. Heidi and Pat...hilarious....same expression.

This was taken on our last morning...6.30am...looks like the middle of the day. Already had a walk on the beach and a play at the park. Pat and I look tired.

Last morning a few hours before we flew home. "Ben push Heidi?!"