Yep, I’ll have to agree with him. We do have a mutual appreciation society going on, especially now his cuddles are a little more gentle.
Here we are watching the Tour De France on telly with Dad. I don’t know why he watches it really, all he does is complain that they’re all cheats and they should ride real bikes.
Chris bought Nanny to see us while we were still car-less, I had a lovely sleepy cuddle and watched Postman Pat with her.
And then it was my turn:
Things were getting desperate in the afternoons what with the wet weather and the lack of transport so we finally cracked and walked to the bowling alley. I was really excited about it as we hadn’t been since Dad’s birthday. As soon as we left the house it tipped it down with rain. I had to huddle under the rain cover in Ellis buggy with her to stay dry. Sadly there wasn’t room for Mum and Dad so they got soaked. The bad luck didn’t end there either, we arrived at the bowling alley at the same time as three coach loads of exchange students who filled the whole place up. Dad asked about us playing and was told there would be a 2 hour wait…..oh no! We sat and had a drink and Mum spotted an empty lane….she went to the counter to ask about it and within two minutes we were playing, great work Mum!
I decided that we all won to save any tears.
And I decided to sleep through it all, just for a change.
I said i’d drive everyone home in a taxi to save us getting wet but didn’t get any takers:
So then, Friday was the big day…CAR! We used Andy’s again (thanks very much Andy) to drive to the garage and after a few phone calls and filling in a few bits of paper we had wheels of our own again. Mum drew the short straw and had to drive Ellis and myself home while Dad drove Andy’s car on his own. Poor Mum, she had to put up with my running commentary of everything we passed on the way home, and I mean EVERYTHING! My new high up vantage point is great.
It’s true, I thought he’d never shut up.
The weekend was party time, hooray! Mum and I made some cakes for Abi’s birthday:
And here’s a glimpse 15 years into the future, Max and I with a couple of snags and a few cold ones!
I had a lovely time in the posh ‘pavilion’ watching all the comings and goings.
Happy 1st birthday Abi, sorry we couldn’t stay long!
We had another barbecue to go to, this time with Dad’s family. Here I am with Nanny and all my Uncles and Aunties:
What a bunch! Dad was quite choked up after I pulled my first wheelie and jumped my first ramp on a borrowed bike. He claimed it was more significant than my first word or my first steps.
If it works, here’s the video!
I had a great time with Josh and Ben and we put on quite a stunt show for everyone.
I did nothing of the sort and spent the whole evening being passed about for cuddle after cuddle after cuddle, ideal.
I had a brief incident involving a glass of Pimm’s that was thought to be Ribena (I didn’t like it) before riding the bike long into the evening darkness and heavy rain. I hope your lawn isn’t ruined Uncle Den and a big thanks to Uncle Al who was running around the garden with an umbrella over me.
Sunday and I was tired out…so was Dad, but he had a bad head too. Just as well we were both quiet then really. We had a lazy old time and caught up on some sleep.
I didn’t have to ‘catch up’ on any sleep really, but you know me, always ready for a nap.
With the weather finally better we played in the garden yesterday.
I’d never really been in the garden before so that was all new. I found it a great place for a sleep.
Today was swimming day! I was really up for it as we haven’t been for so long. Even the outdoor section was open and we did loads of jumping off the wall into the water (I don’t even need to be caught anymore).
I decided to stay in my car seat, it looked wet and cold and not at all for me.
In other news, I can now reach the entry buzzer at nursery on my own because I am so tall. Nursery had better get plenty of batteries in!
And I can sometimes stay awake for upto an hour at a time now and again without crying at all. I think it’s the discovery that I can suck my two fingers like Ned (but with the left hand instead).
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