Weekly Update!

Schools Out, Shopping & Suede!

This week has been half term, I survived! It has actually been really fun having a week of doing stuff with Aum, and we were really lucky that the weather has been quite pleasant the whole time.

On Monday he was tired after a hectic weekend with family, so we just went to Stamford park for a couple of hours and then met up with Abi and Tasha in Cafe Gourmand for a cake and drink. I had the afternoon tea, which was a finger sandwich with any filling (I chose chicken, avocado and goats cheese) any hot drink (tea, of course) and a cake; I opted for the carrot variety. Annoyingly I got a parking ticket which put a slight dampener on the day, but it was my own fault so mustn't grumble. The pub that I work at is currently closed, so I went to a class at the gym and then chilled out in the evening.


The following day we went to Stockley Farm, which was lovely (see previous post) and when I got back from work Mum and Dad were back from their holiday in Trinidad, so I had a good natter with them and looked at their photos.

On Wednesday Aum had a tennis lesson, so I got to fit a class in which was good. We went for a swim afterwards and then had a late lunch in the restaurant. I went for lime and chilli prawn skewers, but got them with some chunky chips as I fancied being naughty. We didn't do much in the afternoon as we were both pretty shattered, just watched some TV and his mum got home quite early so I got to finish. I was intending doing yoga in the evening, but swerved it as I felt I had reached my exercise quota for the day!

On Thursday I took Aum and his friend Max to Crocky Trail, which was loads of fun (see previous post) and then in the evening Mo (who is now my boyfriend :)) came round for some food and to watch a film. I was so beat after spending the day running around! I got a text that evening inviting Aum to the cinema and for lunch at a friends the next day which was a bonus, so once he had gone at 11am I had the day to myself until half 3, when I picked him up an took him for a haircut. His mum was back once we got home, so I went home and had a nap before dying my hair purple again, and going to the cinema to see Cloud Atlas with Mo (see next weeks post).

Saturday I woke bright and early to go and visit Jas in Leeds with Mum. We went shopping and had a Subway for lunch before coming back in the early evening. I got a couple of nice dresses from Ark that were fairly cheap, shame it was money I shouldn't really have been spending!

That evening I went into Manchester with Tasha, Emily and Smeed. We went to Taps for cocktails and then ended in Suede, which was an experience! It was pretty fun though. I was very lucky as I'd forgotten my ID so we couldn't get into a few places, but managed to sweet talk the bouncer there!

Today was a lazy day, I was supposed to be going for lunch with Luke from skiing, but we got our wires crossed so I slept for another couple of hours and then did some work on my blog. Mum made a really nice Greek style meal for tea with tzatsiki, pitta bread, chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and rosemary potatoes, which was a good end to a fun week!

Days Out...

Stockley Farm, Cheshire

Today Aum and I drove to Stockley Farm in Cheshire. We got there for half eleven and looked around the animal shed to begin with. There were goats, calves, chickens, adorable piglets and an amazing Highland Cow called Lulu. There was also a Pets Corner where Aum got to stroke a rabbit and a goat, and they had a hedgehog, chinchilla, degus and a polecat!

Then we headed over to the barn where we bottle fed some goats which was sweet, and we bumped into Aum's friend Conor from school which kept him entertained.

We had taken a packed lunch so ate that next, and then I got a cup of tea and millionaire shortbread whilst Aum played on the outdoor play park, which had an aerial runway that he loved.

When I finally dragged him away we went to see the rest of the animals - horses, birds of prey and cows. He had a ride of an electronic digger in the sandpit, and then played on the indoor play area for what seemed like ages (I was freezing as it was only inside a barn!) - there was a bouncy castle/ assault course and a hay bale fort where you could climb up and jump off the walls.

I managed to grab him off at half three and we drove home, super tired and very muddy, but I was really impressed at the facilities and amount to do for the money you pay (entry for us both was £16.50). I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something to occupy the kids, especially if there is a variety of ages as there really is something to entertain everyone!