Today was a hot one. We wanted to be indoors, so we went to the children's museum. Jackson did a bit of building.
Olivia did a bit of painting.
Then we went out to the courtyard fountain and it went downhill from there. All the kids were climbing into the fountain and getting completely soaked. Of course this looked like great fun to Jackson and Olivia. On a hot day who can resist? Since I did not bring a change of clothes, we could not go back inside to continue playing. So, I let them splash around in the fountain for awhile, then we headed home. Note to self, always bring a change of clothes.
For dinner I made the 40 Clove Chickpeas and Broccoli from Appetite for Reduction, with red lentils and naan.
A special treat just because: lemon lavender bundt cake. It was inspired by a similar cake I had at the Steeping Room a long time ago. Nothing says summer like a bright burst of lemon goodness, and I am really into culinary lavender at the moment. It was a lovely cake and did not last long.
Oh dear, yes! A change of clothes is a must with children - I used to always have a bag in the car just in case she fell in a puddle, or spilled juice all over herself, or was ill - I didn't stop carrying one until she was a teenager!!! I just used to change the clothes as she got older - ah, those were the days:)
ReplyDeleteYou do seem to have some fantastic places to take the children, I wonder if they realise how very fortunate they are:) That, and having a wonderful mother who is happy to take them there, of course!
Boy that cake looks good - I may have to bake tomorrow:)
Oh dear, yes! A change of clothes is a must with children - I used to always have a bag in the car just in case she fell in a puddle, or spilled juice all over herself, or was ill - I didn't stop carrying one until she was a teenager!!! I just used to change the clothes as she got older - ah, those were the days:)
ReplyDeleteYou do seem to have some fantastic places to take the children, I wonder if they realise how very fortunate they are:) That, and having a wonderful mother who is happy to take them there, of course!
Boy that cake looks good - I may have to bake tomorrow:)