What an absolutely perfect weekend! The sun is out at last. What a long, long cold and wet winter. Its been great to get the rain but we are all very over it now, especially the kids. Its so lovely to get some fresh air. Unplanned weekends always tend to be the best. Saturday started out at the Finders Keepers market, fantastic craft market, then Pat and I had a delicious and peaceful lunch at a cafe in East Melbourne. Ben and Heidi were fast asleep in the car and we managed to get a park right outside and next to our table so we could watch the kids...perfect! We actually got to talk and not gobble down our food. Then it was off to the Children's Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens...what an amazing place for kids. I would have loved this as a child....lots of hiding spots and different landscaping and most of all the water activities. The little stream which meanders through the garden is gorgeous and the kids love walking along it and sending little leaf "boats" floating down the river.
We enjoyed it so much we went back there with friends on Sunday afternoon. Ben was in heaven playing with the water fountains. Screaming and laughing in delight when the fountains sprayed up in his face. This is just the perfect activity for Ben with his love of water....of course there were major tantrums when it was time to get the shivering boy dressed.
Rounded off the weekend with fish and chips in South Melbourne....perfect!
Almost forgot! Heidi took some of her 1st steps..5! Bare feet on grass and with both of Mum and Dad watching. She looked so pleased with herself.
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