Taking the kids to the show

This year Jamie and I thought it would be fun to take Charlie and Owen to the show.

It was a very exciting day.  Jamie took the day off work and I already had Wed free now that my studies do not start again until November.

We payed for parking across the road in the park lands near the Wayville Showgrounds.  It only cost $11 and the walk was not too far at all. 

We used both strollers for the boys, sunscreen, hats, drinks and jackets were packed for the day.  It was a bit unclear how the weather would turn out, actually it was quite strange.  When the sun appeared it was really hot and when it disappeared behind clouds it was very cold.  Odd but no rain so that was a good thing.  At first it was forecast to rain, thank goodness it did not.

The first place went to was the show bag pavilion as Jamie insisted we venture there first.  Charlie of course wanted a Hot wheels show bag and I bought a natural lollies show bag to keep the kids at bay.  haha what a joke!!  :) So we filled both Owen and Charlie full of the natural lollies!! 

We walked around various pavilions full of food displays, animals, and agricultural equipment.  Were totally amazed to see electric chain saw wood cutting, Jamie said "whats the competition in that."  I agreed what a joke.  In a previous year we had watched wood cutting with proper axes which was really exhilarating and exciting. 

We had lunch at the gourmet food area and shared a table with a nice man and his son.  Jamie and the m an struck up a conversation about horses and I chased Owen around the food court because he was more interested in running away and climbing on things.

Instead of seeing the baby animals which was totally packed by families with prams and tiny baby animals trapped behind fences, so we visited the pigs instead.  They were very cute, the piglets were gorgeous.  I couldn't believe how big pigs can grow nearly 2 metres in length and they have about 10 piglets that are so cute.  I wanted to take one home as a pet but Jamie said "No".  O well, I suppose cleaning up pig poo is not that much fun. 

Both the kids enjoyed bouncing on the Jurassic Park castle, Charlie was bouncing around the place, climbing and jumping like crazy and Owen enjoyed it too with the occasional attempt to escape.

Back to the show bag pavilions to get Charlie another show bag as he had insisted every minute for about two hours, "I want a toy", "I want a toy" so we gave up in the end.  Jamie bought the Charles Worth Nuts, Bertie Beetle and another Hot wheels show bags. 

Charlie went for another ride on a proper show ride and also a very steep slippery dip which I was too scared to go on and he insisted that he wanted to go by himself.  Jamie and I made short films of these and some photos. 

By 3pm we were exhausted, totally wired from all of the sweet food and ready to go home.  We had fairy floss, dippy dogs and hot jam filled donuts which were all very delicious! What a great day and we had so much fun.

Precious Moments with Owen 16 months

Owen 16 months

I love cuddling with my little boy Owen.  He is such a mummy's boy. 

I love his tiny little hands, and tickle his tiny feet.  He loves tickles. When I remove his shoes I massage his feet.

I grab his nose and pretend to take it away from his face and then put it back on again. This always amuses him and he starts to laugh and smile.  Then he pretends to take my nose away.

He sucks his thumb for comfort.

I say 'kisses' and he gives me a kiss sometimes with a little booger but mummies do not mind their children's boogers do they.  He knows the word kiss.

He smiles and is happy most of the time except when he is teething. His molar teeth have pushed through recently so he suffered with sore gums, red cheeks and a runny nose. 

He has a mind of his own to, is very cheeky and determined. When he is trying to get into the kitchen cupboards or open a door he is not meant to be exploring he looks to see if anyone is watching him and smiles cheekily and does it anyway.  He already knows how to open the child proof locks in the kitchen cupboards.  He drags the little wooden chairs around the house to get into things on benches and tables. He is a pretty good climber. 

Owen a few days new

Every night he climbs onto my lap demanding my every attention. At 16 months he is still breast feeding but we are starting to give him a bottle but he still loves mummy cuddles. 

I consciously try to remember every little moment and detail, his pretty blond curls, blue eyes and adorable smile.  He is small, so small, and so beautiful. 

Please let me remember these precious moments forever because these are the best times of my life. My precious sons who I adore.