We had a lovely morning this morning - our little family tradition of a Sunday brunch out somewhere was upheld and we were in Howth this morning at a little cafe with our friend Cathy and Riaan and their son Sean. After which we proceeded to feed every type of wild animal we could find - seals in the harbour, ducks in Portmarnock and swans in Malahide! We were so intent on our mission that Ben missed his afternoon sleep, something that never happens. After a brief stop home where we though he might nod off for a while (something that did not happen) we were out again - to the police station to get the boys South African passports signed and the shops. We had a real fun time at the police station though - he wouldn't sign the forms because our embassy hadn't phoned him to tell him to do it?????? He then asked my if I understood what he was saying????????? I speak English mate, I hear you loud and clear. As I write this I am still in awe of how blatantly racist he was to us... I know that sounds melodramatic, but he honestly treated us like morons! Let me change the subject - I'm getting cross just thinking about it!
At the shops Ben saw the Christmas decorations for the first time (YES they are up already, hence the title of the blog)... He was so funny - everything was twinkle twinkle (all the flashing decorations)... He almost broke his neck to see the reindeer suspended from the ceiling, and he was VERY weary of the three rocking Santa's in the display - I think they were playing "I wish it could be Christmas everyday"... The shops were full too, and there was a buzz about the place, and Ben made us feel like we were seeing Christmas for the first time too.
Here are some photo's of the day...
Us in Howth
Feeding the Ducks
My beautiful Daniel
Jumping off the pier
1 comment:
yay christmas is coming!!
you always seem to be doing lovely interesting things.
Daniel is just such a beautiful baby. all that blond hair and big eyes.
xxx
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