Second Breakfast and High Tea

The last of Eve's full fat milk had gone off on Saturday morning, so I set about making some American style pancakes for her second hobbit-breakfast.

In fact, I ended up with quite a production line, and baked so many that Daddy and I treated ourselves to some with bacon and maple syrup. 

We've never had good frying pans for pancakes, so it was with great joy that I cooked pancakes for the first time on our big griddle that attaches to the cooker. It made the best pancakes I've ever made, so I was most pleased.

I stacked the remainder of the cold pancakes with sheets of baking paper, wrapped them in foil and put them in the freezer. They can be reheated in the oven, wrapped in foil. That will be a good 'Here's one I made earlier' moment.

After breakfast the sun was shining, so we strolled over to the park with Eve. She had a lovely time wandering about.

Laughing at Daddy on the trampoline

I've still got this strange never-ending virus and was feeling quite tired when we got home from the park. I went up to check on Eve during her nap, she was fast asleep. I thought I'd lie down until she woke up. I felt like a lucky mummy to wake up 2 hours later. Sam was entertaining Eve downstairs; they were having high tea together!

Early on Sunday morning I took Eve in the pram over to Southville to see my sister and her little boy, Jago. Preparations were in order on North Street as the inhabitants were getting ready for their street festival.

It was very family oriented, with lots of games and creative pursuits for children as well as adults.

Cool man-powered machine

Before it was spray painted later that day

It was good to spend time with my sister and Jago. The two cousin's enjoyed playing with each other, there were no tears or tantrums. They both seem very chilled in each others company.

Eve and Jago

As Claire's partner Jody works very hard away from home, for the film industry, it was nice that I could look after Jago whilst my sister potted up some plants in the garden. I remember how difficult things were when Eve was smaller, which meant she couldn't be left alone very much.

Relaxing in Claire and Jody's garden

With the disruptions of the day, Eve didn't sleep that well for her nap which kind of threw things out the window a bit. We managed to get both children asleep for a short time in the afternoon, so we had a quick drink in the garden of The Spotted Cow, and then I hot footed it home as I wasn't feeling very well.

We had such a great day, but it was very nice to get into bed last night. Sanctuary, bliss!