10/03/2025
What a difference a week made!
The winds howled, and the rain was relentless. Cyclone Alfie left a trail of destruction—flooding, power outages, and debris everywhere.
We felt incredibly lucky to have had time to prepare—trimming back the garden, setting up an emergency kit, and stocking up on tinned food and dried goods in case of power cuts.
I even turned our closet into a makeshift bunker since it was the only room without a window.
Thankfully, we were spared the worst where we are and kept power, which felt like such a luxury when so many were without.
Jaxson had a blast despite everything—we kept him busy with fun activities, and on Thursday, we managed to sneak in a few park visits between breaks in the weather. Our covered deck was also a lifesaver for messy play.
We were relieved when the rain finally stopped. Our house was okay, though we had a big cleanup ahead in the garden, and we are grateful it wasn’t worse.
One of the silver linings was having a little “charging party” yesterday! Since we still had power, friends and family came over to charge their devices, enjoy a cold drink, and take a moment to unwind. It was a reminder of how important community is in times like these.
Hoping everyone is safe and starting to recover from the storm!