This is the paddling pool. Nice isn't it?
(this pic's from the Early Learning Centre website. Click on it to go to the product page)
I like it when days go like this.
We all had a lovely, tiring time. Even managed to get Charlie into the sunshine!
Got some great pics of them all playing in the garden. They're all on old-fashioned film though, but I'll post some when the film's developed.
Bethan almost fell asleep on Charlie's lap after they came in for a break at midday, with burgers for lunch.
I love seeing the kids playing together in the garden like they have today. Allison takes care of her little sister and at one point they were both playing splashing games, lying back and kicking their feet just as hard as they could. Took Allison a while to realise Bethan was actually trying to splash her!
Not surprisingly, Bethan quite quickly learned the word "Splash" today. The poor thing's been shivering violently every time she's got into the shade though, and at half four, we had to call it a day as she was coming to me for a big-towel-cuddle every five minutes, so Charlie went out to keep them company, and act as splashing target while I knocked out some toasted sarnies for tea, then everyone came in (moderate tears from Allison).
Emptying the pool was fun: I created a two inch deep river on our patio!
The forecast says it's going to be nice again tomorrow, so we've got a mad dash of washing to put on to ensure the cossies and towels are all servicable for a good early start in the morning. Thank god for washer/dryers...
