Things I have learned this holiday...

So it's been really quiet here but we have just returned from a wonderful holiday, much enjoyed by all. Our best family one ever.But yes, once gain I have learned a lot.

• It is possible to have a puking kids on the way down (L) and on the way back (C). And no, we doubt that it was motion sickness because other symptoms followed the next day or so.
• It is bloody freezing at the top of Van Reenen's pass if you have to clean a kidlet and car.
• Coming back from subtropical Natal into almost winter in Pretoria is too fast a transition into winter.
• Meeting blogging buddies from far away is fantastic. Shayne, I wish we had many more hours to chat.

• If moms like each other the little girls are likely to follow into friendship.

• Our kids love water and rowing on it. It was by far the family favorite this time around.
• The Princess will swim in the sea whenever she has the chance - regardless of the time of day and attire.

• The Princess has NO fear of heights or climbing endless stairs and a little ladder to get to the top of a light house.

• We can actually fish with the whole family in tow. It was great fun.

• Bubbles stay a favorite with the kids and are brilliant on the beach.
• The weather is fantastic at the South Coast, even at the end of April.
• Late afternoons at the beach is just magical - even the kids love the sunset magic.

• Meeting a school friend by chance at the beach is a lovely surprise. We bumped into one of the Princess' school friends at the resort an they had so much fun. I bumped into two old school friends and it was also good seeing them.

• Meeting up with an old school friend can be so great. Some people stay exactly as down to earth and wonderful as they were more than 20 years ago.
• Never assume booking a stay over at a farm actually involves a farm with animals. Some farms only have airplanes- and two dogs - kid you not. My kids were not impressed with me.
• Even after 3 visits, San lameer still surprise us with new things to enjoy and do. 
• The Easter bunny can bring too many eggs - they did not finish half (although we helped a lot). Maybe I just let them eat too little.

• The boys will not nap every day any more - I guess it was expected. They are on their way to 4. The Princess however, enjoys a nap hugely every now and again.
• What starts out as a terrible holiday due to grumpy, tired and ungrateful kids can turn into the best ever after a stern talk by the parents.