Owen's Party

We traveled to Wynnum yesterday for Owen's party, to celebrate his turning two. It was a great idea, to have the party at the playground. No house to clean before and after - just turn up with food and leave when you've had enough. The kids all had a ball - I lost Mim twice, she tried out every bit of play equipment available (and tried to get on the stuff that had been cordoned off).

Meegan made an excellent truck cake - it tasted delicious!

(doesn't Owen look like he has a ponytail!)

After a big play, Carla and I decided it was time to wind the tots down and go home. We decided a walk along the jetty would be a calming influence. Charlotte and Mim looked so cute walking with Caitlin.

They then got a little play on the beach whilst Zie had a feed and then it was time to try to get them to the car. Mim was not co-operating. A bridal party was heading for the jetty, so I picked her up and told her to look at the pretty dress of the bride. Just as the bride and bridesmaids walked past, Mim said in her best whiney voice "I don't like it"! Luckily the bride had a good sense of humour and didn't write Mim off as a feminist!

It was a very tired child that got carried struggling to the car. She wanted to be left at the beach all night so she could play. And then she took her shoes off in the car, and dumped half of the beach into the back. Thanks, Mim! Not even the car on fire blocking all of outbound Wynnum Rd could stop the howling and snivelling, it was only when I pointed out Carla's car beside her that she stopped the crying and started waving at Carla (who was too zoned to notice).

When we got home, Michael had the roast chicken dinner almost ready to serve - yum! Mim was too tired to argue about eating - she ate her dinner quickly with little fuss and was in bed by 8pm (usually won't go to bed until later). Not sure who was more tired - her or me.