46 weeks and another park party

Sunday we went out to a bathroom showroom place near Calne to have another look at a sink unit we like for our ensuit and also to get samples of the material it is finished in.

Challis family totem…

On the way home we stopped at a pub for tea. I had intended to pack Squidge’s cup but had left it on the side in the kitchen, but she did pretty well with a glass and a straw!

back home and ready for bed but still time to play with Bert and Ernie…

Monday was another party in Page Park. Unfortunately the weather was shocking. We had a wander across in the morning drizzle to check it out, people were sheltering in their tented stalls, getting things set out, but there was little sign of people braving the weather to visit them.

After lunch, Squidge went down for a nap. Fidget and I sat in the front window watching a band perform forlornly in the rain, to themselves – there was hardly a soul to be seen.

However after a while the rain cleared and the sun came out. We put our wellies on and went back across. They had a few fairground rides, which Fidget went on. The helicopter was her favourite…

look at that little smile!

She then had a go on the teacups, she was the only one on the ride.

She was alright with it at first, but it was a bit spinney. Squidge was not impressed that she didn’t get to go on.

Her final choice was the swings ride (again she was the only one on it)…

On Tuesday morning while Squidge had a nap, Fidget asked me to make a castle out of her domino cards. It was quite a challenge but I think we did pretty well. Notice the cantilevered roof. Fidget chose the items we used to make the counterbalance weights.

I took this picture of Fidget 'cos she's really pretty and 'cos she had a lovely pony tail and clip in. You might think I am being daft but now when I look at it, I think it looks more like I imagine Squidge will look rather than how Fidget looks - ok yes v. daft.

Just before Squidge woke up, we got a text from Sharon saying they were at the park and would we like to join them. We got Squidge dressed and headed across.

The big sisters pushing their little sibblings, very cute!…

However the wind really got up, infact our coats blew away off the pram and as I was chasing them across the fence my shoe blew off! So we all headed back to the Challis Palace for a drink.

Squidge was 46 weeks old so later I took some pics…

Fidget at 46 weeks…

Fidget now…

Them both together…

When Daddy got home, Fidget asked if she could take a picture of him – I was pretty impressed with the result…

On Wednesday afternoon Squidge had her first session at nursery. I took her in, in the afternoon and left her for just 2 hours to see how she got on. I went to a nearby cafe and enjoyed a pot of tea and a slice of lemon drizzle cake while reading a book and watching the rain at the window – nice! While she was there – she walked 5 steps – I was sad to have missed it, but these weren’t her first steps - which would have been more gutting.

Thursday morning was Squidge’s first proper session at nursery. She headed off in the morning with Daddy and Fidget and then I picked them both up after lunch.

When we got back, Squidge started pushing the pram, so I got some video as to me this is as good as walking unaided. The pram gives no support – if you put any weight on it, it tips back.

Friday afternoon we went out for a walk with Naomi and Iestyn, taking advantage of the final break in the weather, it was great to be out enjoying a bit of sunshine. We walked along the cycle path to have a drink and sandwiches at a farm shop.

It was a really nice walk, though we were a bit exhausted with all the vehicle swapping that went on between Fidget and Iestyn so the planned blackberry picking was postponed for another day!