Busy Busy

dear A. Kanate,

It is all go up here. I am hosting my three cousins, Sabian, Julian and Ben and also my A. Sonja. So much to do each day and so little time. Yesterday I got the cook to make version 7 of the choc. caramel slice. This is the best version yet. She put the apricots and coconut shred in the microwave for one minute with a little water and that made them succulent. Also on top there were two cans of caramelised condensed milk. Not the sort that is pre-done but ones that she had boiled for 3 hours. And the choc. part was two cakes, one of orange Lindt and the other Old Gold. It is quite quite yummy. I guess you must be missing me, but I will be back soon. I hope the Dahlias and ferns looked very nice in your church

lots of loves Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

New Escape Route Opening Up?

dear Eleanor,

Don't tell anyone but behind the curtains in the lounge are windows and I am experimenting with opening them. Just a little bit each day when I am sure no one is watching me. I stood there the other night so quietly that couldn't find me at all. She ran down the steps in the dark to check the gate was closed and then was calling and calling all round the house. I stayed super silent. Bit mean really, I s'pose.

lots of loves Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

p.s it is mummy's birthday today but I don't think she has anything special plan that include me :(

p.s.s This is Briony and Me last Friday night at the After Hours

Briony is Brave

dear Mandy and Kevin,

Last night I went to the afterhours to help Briony because of the hockey ball hitting her eyebrow. It looked terrible, lots worse than when I tipped into the corner of the wall and had to get my forehead glued. Briony had to have a tetanus shot and four stitches. There was a doctor and a trainee doctor who had worked in the outback in Australia and seen even worse cuts. She was doing a writing course and wanted lots of advice from Briony. Afterwards we went to McDonalds to give her comfort and then she stayed the night on my couch.

So she is well looked after and you are not to worry,

loves Rosie XXXXXX

Swimming

dear Ria, I think we need to readjust our goals for my swimming. On Sunday morning I arrived early at the pool (an hour early to be exact ... as parent didn't figure out daylight saving). I had to wait for Anna to finish but then when the little boy before me went in, I was allowed in in my wetsuit, flippers and arm bands. I was able to swim SEVEN lengths on my own before it was time for my lesson.

lots of loves Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

p.s. this is a sparrow at the park