Tuesday, May 29, 2012







An afternoon down by the lake. We had lunch first at the bar next to the lake and then to the play area. Bella screamed (nothing new there) when anyone touched the slide. She immediately takes ownership of public facilities. Sam being ever so sociable wanted to play with the Dutch boys but "mummy I can't speak duck". He wanted to take his t-shirt off just to be like them. A small boy threw a stick at my back. It hit me right on the spine. I did make a fuss at how much it hurt, but later regretted it as the father of the little tot made him stand in the corner because he wouldn't say sorry. He did aim very well though ;)

We went for a family paddle before heading off home. There's still lots of debris around, but soon it will all be cleared up and a good dose of sand distributed.

**Bella's dress made by nana :)

10 comments:

  1. If I was Bella I would not share the slide either. Glad you were not seriously hurt by the stick and I bet that little boy will not be flinging objects any time soon :)

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  2. Sweet pictures. Love Bella's attitude!
    And you did the right thing about being hit with a stick - that must have hurt! x

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  3. that little bugger! i wish bella would've gone and screamed at him! i guess his father took care of him though. love bella's dress. that nana of hers has a great eye for what's cute on her grandbaby!

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  4. The joys of parenthood - you have to look back and smile at these moments...otherwise you may go insane.

    Hope your back is OK?

    I think sometimes it good to make a stand - hopefully the young lad will learn his lesson.

    Nina xxx

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  5. This made me laugh! Bella has the right idea on slide ownership - toddler rules apply! Other people's kids misbehaving is always a tricky situation to navigate, isn't it! Bella's dress is lovely. She is very well dressed. I would quite like her wardrobe but in a british size 12 please!

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  6. Clever nana!! Looks like fun was had despite wayward child with stick ;)

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  7. the part about bella taking ownership of the slide made me giggle. penny does the same. i often feel a little embarrassed. i love bella's dress. she always looks so adorable. hope your back is ok. xo

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  8. Just caught up on your adventures.
    Congrats to the little cyclist! I love the photos of your trip.

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  9. there they are! it feels as if i've been gone 3 months and not three weeks, i missed you and the babies! glad to see all is well in your sweet world. xxx

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