23rd March 2011

Today we went for a drive to a new park in North Ryde.  The weather was lovely and we had a picnic lunch.  Henry and Freya had a really fun play in the sand area.  Freya is afraid of birds at the moment and had  a bit of freak out when one flew near her.

Sunday 20th March

Today we went to North Head, surprising given how long we have been in Sydney over the years we have never visited this spot.  It was really beautiful despite the rain.  We seemed to pick the only time in the day when the rain held off.  Henry and Freya really enjoyed the walk and looking over the cliff edges, yes they were behind a fence.  Below are some photos of the changing day.

17th March 2011

After our enjoyable train ride on Sunday we decided on Wednesday to take the bus into the city.  I did suggest the train again but we just missed the train on Sunday coming back and Henry said he didn't want to miss another train!  I did tell him there was another train and we didn't wait that long.  So we caught the bus into the city and they are both pretty good sitting on the bus.   Henry was impressed by how many boys were getting on, the bus goes via Macquarie University so quite a few students getting on.  I must admit I like public transport as long as it is on time.  I feel part of the world seeing lots of different people and as long as you have a book or ipod the ride goes quickly.  Here is Henry and Freya waiting for the bus.

We went down to Darling Harbour today expecting to see the park opened, it isn't yet.  Wow that is taking a long time to build it has been over 12 months since we were last went down there.  We sat and ate our lunch first while watching a school group running around.  The boys were all chasing each other and I think that is what Henry is looking forward to the most when he goes to school.  We were also joined by some seagulls, fair enough it is near the water and people had food.  Freya on the other hand is a bit afraid of birds and pulls a face and won't move (see post below like the movies).  I told her it sounded like they were saying 'Hello Freya' in a seagull voice.  Freya then kept saying hello to the birds also in a seagull voice.

We then had a ride on the train that goes around the harbour.  Freya kept saying 'Hello birds, we are on the train', it was pretty cute.  Henry was pretending to be the train driver.

We finished off our trip to Darling Harbour with ice-creams before riding the bus back home.

Sunday 13th March

Today we had an extra outing this week because Deekay was at a conference all day.  Also we haven't really done much over the past couple of weeks.  Our plan was to catch the train to the shops, have some lunch and watch the Handy Manny movie.  Well we got the train okay, bought our tickets and then had some lunch.  When we went to go into the cinema Freya had a mule moment and tears because she said the cinema smelled and she didn't want to go inside.  Anyone who knows me knows what I can be like with bad smells so I wasn't going to push her.  We were lucky the movie had not started so we were able to receive a refund.  Henry was a bit upset and disappointed, and had every right to be, so I compensated him with a bit of lego.  Henry loves lego at the moment.

We caught the train back and had a play in the park.  Henry and Freya both loved the train ride and enjoyed the outing despite not seeing a movie.  The next day Henry said he thought the cinema did smell a bit and I had to agree with him.  The air was very stale so maybe Freya had done us a favour.

9th March 2011

We didn't venture very far today because Freya is experiencing a bit of bowel troubles and is taking some laxative, sorry too much information.

We went to Ruddock park with the pirate ship, today was quite overcast so the park was not as busy as it gets on a sunny day.  Like last week Henry and Freya had a really good play and were both able to climb everywhere.  This has been a noticeable milestone for me as they can now really play a game and want to stay longer.....and I am happy to stay longer because I am not chasing them around the whole time! 

I also noticed at the park today a homeschool group.  I can see the attraction of homeschooling where you can set your own agenda and it seems to be quite a relaxed approach to the day, without all the stress of getting to school on time and no homework. 

2nd March 2011

This week I have been having a catchup week at home so the morning was spent doing some housework and then off to the gym.  Henry and Freya went to the creche and despite Henry not wanting to go because it is boring he did enjoy himself.

To make sure we had an outing we went to a park in Beecroft in the afternoon.  It was good because Henry and Freya could both play on the equipment and I could just watch but I was also close enough for the constant questions/statements about what they are doing. 

I had to laugh when a police car stopped by.  I thought I was parked in the wrong spot and Henry thought he was there for a picnic, we were both wrong he stopped for the toilet.

Sorry no photos as the battery needs recharging.