BBQ Monday

Today was the day that Lucy wanted a BBQ. At the start of the day it didn't look to promising weatherise. It kept threatening to rain, but in the end the day was dry and warm if a little breezy. Something else was special too, it was Emily first visit to big school and to met her new form. 

The frist person up this morning was Emily. By the time I got up she had already showered and she was just about to get me up. She must have been excited about her day trip to big school. She never gets up that early normally. We had to leave Catherine behind to go to school on her own as we set off to big school, but she didn't mind to much since it made her feel really grown up. We arrived in Oakham with time to spare so Emily could find the place where she was meant to meet up with the rest of her classmates from Langham School. She seemed a little nervous but excited at the same time as she left car and made her way to school.

There was time when I got back from Oakham for a coffee, a quick shave and shower before it time to be off out again. This time back to Oakham to pick up Lucy from her mummy. Thankfully a short trip, unless you get caught at the level crossing like I did today!

When we arrived home she started to play after being greeted by the George the Dog before we did dome some drawing, mainly on paper for a change. She seems to love drawing now and likes to try and draw people she knows describing each bit as she draws them. She played beautifully until it was time to go out despite being a bit emotional at times. I think she was just a bit tired as she took a nap later in the day in the car.

We first went to the farm to have some lunch and visit the animals. Unfortunately she fell after seeing the pigs while she was on her way to the bunny rabbits. The poor little thing grazed her left knee, but the people at the farm had a first aid kit, so I cleaned up the cut and and applied some cream and it was soon forgot about. They are ever so nice there and Lucy was so brave. To make sure I had it totally clean I did it again later when we got home. 

After a free range bacon sandwich we took a quick tour of the other animals. A hello for the donkey and the horse and then off to see the goats before hand washing and a wave to the piggies.

Our next destination was Melton Mowbray and the country park. It is lovely there and there is loads of space for her to run around and have fun. Being a weekday there was hardly anyone there and when a car turned up Lucy would look at the car and say it was her friend. Unfortunately nobody turned up for her to play with but all the same she played with me. She even managed to convince  me to take her down the aerial runway more than once which she loved. 

After an ice cream we headed off to the supermarket to buy the things we needed for the BBQ and a few odds and ends like Coffee and cleaning stuff to clean the grill. As usual she charmed every one that caught her eye, especially the checkout girl.

When we got home we cleaned up the BBQ before heading out again to pick up Emily from big school. Emily was so happy to see Lucy and just as excited about her new school as she was in the morning. She managed to get in what she had been told was the best form and she was with most of her friends. She even made some new friends and loved her hot school dinner which said was really lovely.

On returning home Catherine got her hug from Lucy before they all went off to play while I lit the BBQ and prepared the food. Lucy saw the old BBQ sitting unused in the garden on Friday and asked what it was, I told her. That how we ended up with a BBQ for dinner tonight. Emily and Catherine both love BBQ's so it was ideal way to have a treat. All the stuff to make the BBQ has been sitting in the in the washing room since July last year. I was a bit concerned that Lucy might touch the BBQ when it was hot but she was very good and kept her distance from it and the smoke. 

The BBQ was lovely just like we use to have in times gone by. They all loved the food and had a great time. Lucy as usual managed to eat nearly everyones tomatoes as well as her own, but thankfully no one seems to mind and I will get some more tomatoes for Emily and Catherine to have another day when Lucy isn't here.

After they ate they all started to play again. Lucy didn't want to go home and we were late leaving. In the rush it seems I managed to put the wrong top on her. I told Kiz. Lucy's mummy, she could keep it. It is best that she gets some use out of some of the many clothes I have here before Lucy grows out of it. It is rather a pretty top and went nicely with her shorts. I will have to remember to return the other top on Friday when pick her up again for another day of fun. 

On getting back the girls returned from playing out and it was off out to the shops to buy some sweets and then some quiet time on the computers before bedtime. They all seemed to love there BBQ and we must have more of them as the summer goes on.

One final twist for the day was Dog escaping again. Thankfully he has discovered religion in recent months and he heads for the church. Far easier to get him there than down the side streets and in peoples gardens!

Work tomorrow and my turn to be the student.....