Day 102

Sitting in bed, listening to Christmas music. Not a good idea right now. Cried a second ago while speaking to my brother, and am sure I will have a full out break down either tonight or at some point tomorrow. I really just want to sleep all day tomorrow. Do you think anyone would mind? Unfortunately, I don't think there's ANY chance of that happening :( I sound like a spoiled brat. I'm in freakin' South Africa and am in tears. I wouldn't be if my family was with me though. I promise.


Anyways, enough of me bringing everyone down...today was a good day. I woke up after getting maybe 6 hours of sleep, and got ready for breakfast. I was washing my hair...literally in the middle of washing it, when I remembered I didn't have any conditioner here. I wrapped myself up and went to the door - very carefully - hoping Josh would be around so I could send him up to get Heloise's. He wasn't. Luckily one of the ladies that works here spotted me before anyone else. She told me she was coming and I could go back into my room haha. When she came to the door, I told her what the issue was, and she ran upstairs for me. Perfect. Conditioner in hand, hair washed, dressed, and make up done...I was ready. I went out and Tim told me they were trying to figure out if I wait in my room until it's 9 on the dot and then come out. I laughed and explained that I just time my getting ready properly.

We had a lot to eat as usual. Peter and Joseph set the table and it looked beautiful with roses at each place setting. When we finished eating more than I should have, I had a very relaxing morning. I sat on the deck on my laptop, then Heloise and Tim went out so it was just the boys and I. I gave my mom a tour of the villa on Skype, - Josh acted as my shadow - and then I watched "The Incredibles" with all 3 of them. When Heloise and Tim returned, we all went outside to relax some more. I read a bit, and thought about getting into my bathing suit to even out my tan, but lunch was being made. So I came in and checked some e-mails. Then we all sat down to eat yet again. After lunch, I changed into my bathing suit, read a bit more, and then just laid on a deck chair with my eyes closed, listening to the boys and Tim in the pool. I occasionally got splashed as well...they were having jumping competitions. Eventually Tim decided we would go out.

We all got ready and jumped into the car. We went to a really nice garden. It began with a "B" but I can't remember the name of it - Sorry - It wasn't a huge hit anyways, as they didn't have ice lollies or a play structure. My goodness...what would the boys do? Nathaniel was sulking so Heloise said we were leaving, but that you weren't allowed to go back to the car the same way you came. So we walked through the garden. They were way ahead of me, but I was enjoying the peace and was taking a lot of pictures. Josh would wait for me, and then we'd catch up to the rest of them, then we'd hang back a bit again, and so on. At the last bit of flowers, I took my time. Josh went ahead and him, his brothers and Tim all started playing with an acorn. I think I got some really nice pics there. I took quite a few to make sure of it. Heloise sat on a step and waited patiently. When they finished their game, we got back into the car and drove up to Franschhoek. We looked around the shops, Josh and I grabbed a gelato (this time it was Cinnamon and Cappuccino for me), and then we all went for dinner at a Pizza place they all really like. I got pasta and it was great. We drew on the tables and played hangman, and when dinner was finished we came home for some chocolate cake and tea.

The boys went to bed early as they'll be up in no time I am sure...and I did my work out. It was extremely hard tonight. I wasn't really feeling it...but I pushed myself, and did the longest work out I've done so far, and I am glad I did. Now I am sitting in bed, I'm going to upload today's pictures to Facebook, and then I assume I will fall asleep pretty quickly after that.

Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a great day. Good Night xx