Country Park

The next morning the boys slept a bit better as they weren't too cold but Leo did wake Ellis up, who I am pretty sure would have slept for a lot longer as he had such a late night.



Breakfast was followed by Ellis taking some photos but I realised that he was leaning the camera lens on stuff and it has now started to make a clicky noise. I hope it doesn't break fully.







We had a bit of time to kill first thing in the morning as Craig's parents were popping down for a visit. It didn't matter though as Lucy's lot came over to our van for a bit and then we went to the pub and park again.

We were soon bored of the park and the men wanted to have a go at the crazy golf course. I of course wanted to have a go too but I'm pretty sure Rob just wanted to have a go on his own with Craig. I understand that with young children you can't really play properly but that is the fun of it really. I thought it was a right laugh but the kids were getting rather fed up by hole 9 so we quickly rushed the last bit and went to meet up with Craig's parents.













The idea for the day was to go to a local country park. We parked up and then there was a bit of a hike up a hill to the big house and grounds.











We were all feeling rather hungry so the first stop was the cafe. There they served the most delicious baguettes and we all sat outside scoffing our food down. I had brought a packed lunch for the boys and so they munched along too.







After a toilet break we walked along the path past the lake which was really pretty and the model boat club was there too which was quite interesting.



Along the path was a wooden adventure playground. There wasn't any shade around so we didn't set up a base. Everyone played around and had loads of fun.









Lucy and her family had to leave early but we had promised a ride on the train for Ellis so we stayed behind. Unfortunately the train had no room for buggies and didn't arrive again for half an hour. So "we" decided that I should take the boys on the train and meet Rob back down the hill by the car park, which is where the other station was.







I felt a bit guilty about the fact that Rob didn't get to go on the train with the boys and Ellis wanted another go so I thought, why not. I wasn't ready to go back to the caravan park and we hadn't seen the animals yet so Rob and Ellis got back on the train.

So I then marched back up the hill pushing the buggy with Leo in the sling. It was a really good work out!

We sat in the shade waiting for the train. I changed his nappy and gave him some milk before he tried to get used to the grass.





Once the boys had arrived we had another toilet break before walking back past the lake and adventure play ground to the animal enclosures.





After having had his milk, Leo eventually fell asleep. Ellis was totally shattered but we were really keeping him going. He had walked a very long way and it was hot.







It was then time to go back. Ellis was in dire need of a nap before he had to eat his dinner and then go to the disco.

He walked a bit of the way back to the car park but Rob ended up carrying him, and he soon fell asleep.

Rob found a short cut but it was across a field and the buggy shook so badly that I had to walk rather slowly to stop Leo's brains from turning into slosh.

Leo woke as we put him in the car but Ellis remained asleep and we were even able to transfer him into the van once we got back.

Rob then decided to join him.





Leo and I messed around taking pictures on my phone and just practising walking. We managed to get a video of him doing a bit in the morning. He was able to practice really well in the van because it was a nice open space with soft chairs to walk between.





We then woke Ellis from his nap and he was actually very good. The afternoon before had been horrendous so I was very pleased. He woke up, got changed, ate his dinner and then we set off for the restaurant so that Rob and I could eat. We had decided to feed the boys before hand so that it wouldn't be so hectic.



Ellis wanted to go in the truck with Leo and we couldn't see a reason why not. So he did. It was really cute.









The disco evening was yet another success. Leo went to sleep on Rob right after having his bottle and Ellis was up dancing on the dance floor, and really getting into it. I loved it! Ellis' dancing that is.









Another late night but the boys were fine being put into bed. They made it so easy! We had a really nice holiday and I loved being with Lucy and her family and can't wait to do it again.