Oh! For the energy of a 5 year old!

November 8, 2009 8:40 PM

This morning Cara suggests that we find something to do so that Charlie can get an airing - poor blighter has been couped up for days now and needs some form of activity to expel the excess energy he's been storing.

So, I investigate a whole new world of "childrens activities" within the local area (I have to admit, I'm quite impressed with the variety) and decide that the petting zoo and outdoor playground at Millets would be a good option since it's just down the road and it's free! Also, it's right near the uber farmshop that I love, so I can purchase some luxuries whilst we're there.

After Phil and I have done the shopping, everyone has some lunch and after a minor distraction involving xbox, rockband and the beatles we head out for Charlies excursion up the road.

The petting zoo was nice enough, the star of which was undoubtably the Kune Kune Pig they had there and Charlie had lots of fun in the playground exploiting the swings, merrygoround, diggers and electric tractor. It wasn't long however before it started to get dark so we had a quick squizz around the farm shop, picked up a cake or 3 and then went home.

Back at the house and Cara and I prepare a nice sunday roast for everyone which was enjoyed by all and after Charlie has been put to bed we relax in front of the goggle box for a while until Charlie wakes up complaining of ear ache - uhoh! We give him some pain killers in the hope that it will subdue the pain long enough for him to sleep and hope that it resolves itself, other wise it'll be a trip to the doctors tomorrow, eek!