Mr Whippy

We've just had a beautiful sunny morning - crisp and clear. I took the children to the lakeside where Mia was lucky enough to ride 'Louise' the pony, while I walked around next to her, letting Joshka hold the rope and 'lead' the pony. Louise is the oldest and the matriarch of all the ponies (about 6?) so I knew I could do it by myself with no worries. 'Casper' on the other hand, is the sprightliest and fastest of all, needing his head to be held low, lest he bolt off in excitment. Mia made the choice - either the train ride or some food from the shop or the pony ride. Turns out my daughter has expensive taste! Never mind, it was lovely to be outside in the sun and in beautiful surroundings. We walked to the lakefront (a few metres) where some Asian tourists were feeding the black swans some bread. (We would never do something as irresponsible as that!) It made good viewing for the children and it was a great nature lesson too. We saw three new CYGNETS which tied in nicely with the book we have just returned to the library about baby animals. Geese, ducks, black swans, their cygnets and seagulls. And a helicopter. And a plane. Of course the mini (money making) train too. So all in all a great morning out. No grizzling when my 2 ponies had to get in the car to return home for the baby pony's sleep. ALL GOOD.

I've just heard the first MR WHIPPY of the summer! Oh bring on the sunshine and good times!
(The weather, true to the song "four seasons in one day" has turned and I am shivering here in my office. It'll be raining shortly. Luckily I've already brought in the washing.)