My now 6 year old's birthday party consisted of her and 4 friends gadding about the house in fairy wings and flower crowns and all went pretty much to plan. Freyja loved the outfit I made for her so much she even insisted on wearing it to the Zoo the following day. The Tinkerbell cake was a hit for the way it looked, but they were so full from all the veggies, fruit and finally hotdog or burger, that cake was too much and most pieces went pretty much untouched (though her dad and I can testify that it tasted pretty darn good). Thankfully for my hips, the rest of the cake went into school with her today to share with the class - here's hoping none of it comes home with her.
While Saturday was the party, Sunday was her actual birthday, so the morning consisted of present opening.
She got more than she needed as always, and was particularly happy with the surprise present of a fish tank.
Off we went to the Zoo, a place we have been fairly regularly last summer/fall, but not since the baby was old enough to really appreciate it. Hence, she spent the whole time bolt upright in her stroller, looking like she would bounce right out of it with excitement. Someone was looking out for us as the weather stayed a balmy 12°C, the hippo's took a swim (which we have never seen in all our visits, they are usually asleep when we go!) and two of the gorillas came out and put on a show of shouting at us and despite the worry that it would become and X-rated show as they got a little close (having a cuddle as Freyja put it), thankfully the crowd must have made them shy and they left it for another time - phew!!
Roll on 1pm and suddenly the fish tank is remembered, so off we go to the pet store (with frequent "are we nearly there yet?" questioning from the back of the van - made 20 minutes feel like forever, and 3 new goldfish were acquired. Although they are called goldfish, they are gold, black and white and have been named Sponge Bob, Patrick and Mrs Puff - though if it is anything like her hamsters they will get a name change on a weekly basis.
Today, back to work again, same old same old. After a year away, it feels like it never happened. I was a bit late as I had to play hairdresser this morning. Freyja`s school is having a `weird hair day` - not quite sure why. As her dad was the one getting her ready and putting her on the bus today, it fell to me to get her up and do her hair quickly before I left the house - Lee doesn`t do hair - weird or otherwise! Several twisted bumps of hair and a load of pink spray later and she was set.
The pink hairspray will nicely match her Sparks outfit as we hit the streets tonight. It`s Girl Guide Cookie time! We got 8 cases of cookies, 12 boxes per case, and between my work and Lee`s work, we have sold 6 of the cases. The money has to be in tomorrow, and to get an extra badge she has to sell 7 cases, so we are off to woo the neighbours with her cute little face (and weird hair) and if necessary, I will have the baby in tow for added cuteness - anything to sell those cookies.
Happy Monday everyone....
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