On Monday I used my toddler pass for the last time (sob sob sob) and we hit Thomas Land with my parents and we also met up with my lovely friend Melissa and her beaut daughter Reenie who tells the most HILARIOUS jokes ever. Here's us with Sir Topham Hatt (he will always will be the Fat Controller to me!).
As it has been the worlds hottest weather ever times ten, we have spent quite a bit of time in the garden doing (urgh) messy play. Before I could work out how to put the bloody paddling pool up here are my little beauties looking like utter urchins 'swimming' in a washing up bowl #classy.
On Friday I went to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens with the lovely Hayley from the fantastic and beautiful Shutterflies, who was going to take some photos of us for a new feature over on her blog. Our kids got on so well and we gossipped so much I'm not sure if she managed to take any good ones at all! We had lots of fun though even though we sweated like pigs the whole day. And weirdly ran out of baby wipes like total rookie Mums.
And this weekend the hub drove us all up to Chesterfield where we attending a blog event hosted by Frank PR at Dobbies Garden Centre to talk about about the Growing Up Milk Campaign. I met some fantastic bloggers there and the girl loved looking around the sensory garden. She was mainly excited by a courgette? I know what to get her for Christmas now!
Yay! So I survived week one and I have lots planned for the upcoming week. I will however show you what I have to put up with when driving (although the hub was driving when I filmed this, I'm not like a stunt woman). Enjoy!
The Fat Controller's had a name change and no-one has told me?! Our boys would love to go to Thomas Land - glad you survived week one with a smile still on your face x #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteI know! He gets a bit cross when your call him fat (?)! xxx
DeleteWell done on making it through that first week - and having fun! I feel guilty that my kids don't have such a packed agenda, but I have to work at home during the holidays and I'm not sure they'd really want that many trips anyway. Although my two boys are on Scout camp at the moment, so they're pretty lucky!
ReplyDeleteAh but your children are a little bit older so it's different. Mine need constant attention! The good thing about being a teacher is defo the holidays. They are great. I am very lucky xxx
DeleteThat's a good point - the first bit of the summer holiday is the hardest as we get used to relaxing. Hang on...did I say "relaxing"?! Loos like you've had a really busy time!
ReplyDeleteI went to the botanical garden years ago. Really liked the bonsai tree section but I don't know if it's still there now.
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Sure is! There's loads of plant. Obviously my kids like the stupidly big massive ones! xxx
DeleteSounds very successful! I love the holidays but edges always that adjusting time isn't there. Lovely meeting you too :)
ReplyDeleteYes - I reckon by week 5 I shall be ok and then it will be time to go back to work again won't it?! xxx
DeleteI love the video lady! That sums up so many car journey's I reckon! Who knew courgettes would be such a winner, hey! #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteIt's like she had never seen a veg?? So bizarre! Ha ha ha. Lovely to have met you xxx
DeleteLots of fab activities and great fun meeting up with friends - all outdoor fun in the sunshine, lovely. Thanks for linking up your lovely photos with Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteSee you next week! xxx
DeleteSounds like a fun week! Love your outdoor pictures, even the one of the urchins! :) #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteSuch dirty urchins!!! xxx
DeleteSounds like a fabulous start to the summer holidays. Love all of the photos x
ReplyDeleteThanks! You can't beat instagram for making things look really pretty! xxx
DeleteWhy have they changed the Fat Controller's name?! I mean, it's probably not very nice, but that's his NAME! you look like you've had a lovely time. One down... x
ReplyDeleteBab - he gets well shirty when you call it him. At some point you will have to come up to Brum and we shall go and shout it at him with the kids. Ok so that's bullying xxx
DeleteSounds like a fabulous start to the holidays. One week down - 5 or 6 to go? #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteFive weeks! I am enjoying it far far more than I thought I would. I really am! xxx
DeleteYay well done lovely - looks like you have had a fab time but there are no pictured of gin?! x
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so sad to sit in the garden or go somewhere with the kids and you think you should really be allowed to have booze but then you realise it's 10am and that's not really on xxx
DeleteLots of lovely ideas. I am midland based so you give me lots of ideas!! x
ReplyDeleteYAY! xxx
Deletesuch beautiful pictures. You all look like you've been having a fantastic time!
ReplyDeleteVisiting you from the Let kids be kids Linky
We have thanks! Really enjoying ourselves xxx
DeleteLooks like you've had a great week! Oh the joys of car journeys with kids :) x
ReplyDeleteOh god with three I bet it is worse isn't it?! xxx
DeleteAww sounds like a lovely week! one down, 5 more to go! :) hope they all go as nicely, absolutely loving the shot of your kiddies and the washing up bowl! Genius :) xx #letkidsbekids
ReplyDeleteOh yeah that's proper classy that isn't it? NOT! xxx
DeleteLooks like you have had quite a week, I love the pic of your wee woman having a dip in a bucket haha. Can't believe they have changed the fat controllers name, crazy behavior!
ReplyDeleteI know! Why have they done that? And it's such a mouthful! Hey ho in my mind he shall always be the fat controller xxx
DeleteLooks like you had great fun and glad you survived week one :) can't wait to see what fire you have planned. It seem like your toddlers are practising their whale calls.
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DeleteOh god it is SO ANNOYING! xxx
DeleteGreat week! I too am surprised at how much I've enjoyed the first week with no preschool and remained remarkable serene. Still 5 weeks to go! ;-) #letkidsbekids
ReplyDeleteSame here bab. I feel quite OK about it you know. I'm gasp enjoying myself! xxx
DeleteSo love to see all happy and smiley faces in the photos =) #countrykids
ReplyDeleteAhhh thanks lovely lady! xxx
DeleteLooks like a fantastic first week. The rest of the holidays will be a breeze :)
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Looks like a lovely week. I do love the washing up bowl water play! Hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the holidays.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
yay we adore Thomas Land too :-)
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up with #MagicMoments
Oh wow sounds like you've had an awesome week! Thomas Land seems ace, I do hope we get to go there one day. Love the water play, just brilliant! Thanks for sharing with #whatsthestory
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