We've been mostly . . . . playing

Having a lot of fun playing the past two days. On Wednesday after swimming we tested out the new bicycle trailer that fits two children in it - clearly very relaxing as Miss I fell asleep. Our friends T, Z and R came over for lunch so we made green risotto which was popular. We all walked to the Love Parks event in the Bishops Palace Garden, and enjoyed lots of sports and arts activities provided by the lovely Lisa at PlayMosaic. Miss A had such a fun time mastering the tricky lo-lo ball bouncing - took me back to my youth! In the evening I went to the Arun Speakers summer social at the Gribble Inn which was fun and friendly, and won the skittles which was a surprise.

Today was a scorcher. We cycled to swimming using the new bicycle trailer which worked well - although it's quite hard going up hill pulling two weights behind you. We spent the day at friend H's house, along with 4 other families who we've known since Miss A was just a few weeks old. With 6 mums and 12 children it was a lively affair, and they all enjoyed face painting, a treasure hunt, pass the parcel, a lucky dip present, as well as some of H's superb cake creations. The weather was glorious, and it's always relaxing to spend time at a warm and welcoming house where you can just help yourself to whatever is needed and you all get stuck in, and friendships are renewed. Home for tea, which was a popular vegetable curry (Miss I looked rather orange and needed her bath). In the evening had an interesting chat with neighbour J about some of the planned Young Transition activities, and have been invited to give a short presentation about Green Parenting at the forthcoming Green Fair.

And I haven't even mentioned the excitement of the new street lighting being installed (Miss A is really very interested and has been studying placement of new lamps, holes being dug and cherry pickers to install new bulbs). Or the dressing up as a vet which meant the whole farm was poorly and they all needed plasters applied, whatever their ailment.

Now the house is decorated and presents arranged and flowers placed on the table, ready for the 3 year old to turn 4.