Today I went out with the kids while Mrs G studied. It was fun.
First stop on the great adventure was a park with a pond in it. The aim was to feed the ducks; but there were signs up everywhere telling us not to feed the ducks. So we didn't. In the end we stayed there for about 5 minutes.
Next stop was another park - this time with toys in it. LGR was thrilled but Hayzey wasn't. The
park was a bit too advanced for her. Once more we hung around for about 5 minutes. Not a great start but the kids weren't complaining so all was well.
We mutually agreed to go to Aunt LJ's place so that was where we headed. Both kids decided to go to sleep so I took a meandering route and visited some recreation areas near where Mrs G works. I've lived in Sydney for over 10 years now and this was the first time I've gotten there. Mrs G has never been there - in spite of working about 5 minutes away!!
We arrived at Aunt LJ's place and both kids promptly woke up. First up was some of Tommy's birthday cake from Friday and then some Wiggles and Play School movies. The cats were let ou of their captivity and Hayzey was initially a bit shy, then quite bold and ultimately ended up chasting the cats around the house. LGR was a bit more cautious but in the end learnt how to avoid the cats.
Lunch was a nice little picnic in the backyard with some games (apparently defining opposites is considered a game).
After lunch we headed out to UAl's parents farm. Upon arrival we were met with a massive, slobbering beast of a dog which, to me, looked as big as a horse. I soon discovered this wasn't true. A real horse is massive. When a person crouches down to LGR's height they are even bigger ...
We spent a bit of time inspecting the animals - horses, sheep, chickens (and their eggs), ducks, dogs, cats, birds and fish. No cows. Apparently they had to 'go away' a while back :-)
As good as all this it wasn't until we got into the backyard that LGR got excited - there were toys!! He jumped on the trampoline and both kids had a go on the swing attached to the arm of the clothes line. LGR started complaining of dizziness so he was whirled around the clothesline backwards to compensate.
After the farm it was back home to see how Mrs G was travelling.
We all had a great little day and the kids were angels. I look forward to our next outing.