It's been a very busy weekend. On Friday afternoon Jude and Craig arrived on their way back from Scotland. Tom and I were just back from swimming and viewing a nursery, he was beginning to tire, but as soon as he saw his visitors come through the door he was estatic and found lots more energy. Luckily a banana cake had just come out of the oven as well, so we all had a piece and then Tom took charge of Craig making sure he helped with the engineering of his current railway - it changed shape many times under Craig's supervision (or was it Tom's supervision?) Anyway Tom loved being with this Auntie and Craig and was quite crest fallen when he was left with just me and Daddy!
Not to worry though, as a couple of hours after Jude and Craig left, Karen arrived with Leia and Rosa. So there was more excitement. Matt and I had been very homely during the 2 hour lull in visitors and made some Jarlsberg twist bread from the Hairy Bakers book that Michelle bought me. This is the first 'rustic' bread Matt's made in ages and it was wonderful - looked the part and tasted delicious (we are becoming a traditional 'farmhousey' family - I guess the house is inspiring us! Matt did all the hard work, but couldn't fathom out the plaiting instructions for the end, so I took over. They looked really good - such a shame we didn't take a photo. We had lunch once the girls were settled in - one of my favourite lunches, posh meat, posh cheese and posh bread - we all ate loads!
Unfortunately the weather on Saturday wasn't great and it was raining. This is a beautiful part of the country to live in, but there is very little to do on a wet day. We decided to go for the obvious solution and to try out the local soft play area. This we did and actually it was ok. Not too many older children, Tom and Leia were happy to explore and play together, Rosa fell asleep so Karen, Matt and I were able to sit down and chat (albeit it was hot, smelly (strong agricultural smell - but it is located on a farm) and noisy). Both children got a good sweat up - we were quite disappointed (and surprised) when the place closed at 4.30.
Then, back home, dinner, bath and bed. All children went to bed quite nicely which was surprising considering all the excitement. Very nice though.
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| On the beach |
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| Noddy? |
Sunday was supposed to be the best day of the weekend, so I made a picnic and we all packed up for the beach. The dark grey clouds rolled in as we arrived in Morecambe (not great) so we decided to go for a coffee and see what it was like after. Hummm, it absolutely hammered down whilst we were in the cafe, but then it cleared up considerably, so we decided to take the risk that it would get better. We were right to do so because it got better and better and better as the day went on. We walked from the cafe at one end of the bay, past the stone jetty to the town beach were we found a spot and had a picnic. We then had an afternoon of sandcastles (mostly me), tennis (Leia and Tom - they weren't that bad - thanks go to Granma and Pop Pop for the special velcro tennis set - perfect for little ones), football - Tom and Matt and plenty of Rosa cuddles (mainly me - can't help myself!) We had a good time and as the kids had been good they were allowed to go to the fun fair. Tom surprised me - he went on a mini roller coaster with Leia and didn't cry (although I can't say he was smiling either) I think maybe he would have a good time at Thomasland now! Both children had a fab time and didn't complain when the tickets ran out which was good. Then back in the car home, dinner, bath and bed - once again without any fuss.
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| On the Caterpillar Train |
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| F1 driver |
Oh - I have to mention Matt's little adventure on Sunday morning. He decided to go by bike whilst the rest of us went in Karen's car. I got a call when we were just arriving in Morecambe from a contrite Matt - he had run out of petrol! We had to turn round, go back to the petrol station we had just filled up in, buy a jerry can fill it up and find him! What a numpty!!!!!
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| Fun in the rain |
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| Leia and Rosa |
Monday was a dreadfully dismal day. Karen wanted to see Kirkby Lonsdale, so we took her and showed her the nice long walk in to the village. Luckily it didn't rain during the walk in, but then the rain came down and got heavier and heavier. It was quite horrible. We tried to do some playing in the park, but in the end we gave up and found a coffee shop to have lunch in (very nice it was too). After that Karen and the girls said their goodbyes and headed off back to Manchester whilst Matt and I returned home and had a useful day sorting the house out.
Sunday was supposed to be the best day of the weekend, so I made a picnic and we all packed up for the beach. The dark grey clouds rolled in as we arrived in Morecambe (not great) so we decided to go for a coffee and see what it was like after. Hummm, it absolutely hammered down whilst we were in the cafe, but then it cleared up considerably, so we decided to take the risk that it would get better. We were right to do so because it got better and better and better as the day went on. We walked from the cafe at one end of the bay, past the stone jetty to the town beach were we found a spot and had a picnic. We then had an afternoon of sandcastles (mostly me), tennis (Leia and Tom - they weren't that bad - thanks go to Granma and Pop Pop for the special velcro tennis set - perfect for little ones), football - Tom and Matt and plenty of Rosa cuddles (mainly me - can't help myself!) We had a good time and as the kids had been good they were allowed to go to the fun fair. Tom surprised me - he went on a mini roller coaster with Leia and didn't cry (although I can't say he was smiling either) I think maybe he would have a good time at Thomasland now! Both children had a fab time and didn't complain when the tickets ran out which was good. Then back in the car home, dinner, bath and bed - once again without any fuss.
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