Claire Si and the girls visited us last bank holiday. I know that this news is a bit belated, but I have been waiting for a selection of photos from Chantal. I am still waiting for a selection of photos fom Chantal, but since we are currently on our flight to Canada, I have nine hours to spare and catching up on Oakstump posts helps to pass the time.
The Hands arrived late on Sunday evening, and so Bess and Florence went straight to bed, allowing the grown-ups to catch up over a beer or wine. Om Monday morning we awoke to heavy rain, typical weather for an English Bank Holiday. This had been forecast and so I sought advice from a colleague with a young daughter, and so after breakfast we headed to a recommended soft-play area in Hinckley, although not until Grandpa Coops had read the girls a story. Grandpa Coops loves reading stories, and all four granddaughters humour him by allowing him to do so.
The play “apparatus” was quite extensive in variety and quatity, and the girls happily enjoyed themselves for over two hours while we grownups enjoyed a cup of tea and a cake at an adjacent table. We were fortunate to coincide the visit with a McMillans Coffee Morning fund raising event, and consequently “refreshments” were included in the admission price.
The venue also had a limited menu, aimed at children, but with adult portions, and so we dined there. Now it may surprise you to know that I have never tried a fish finger sandwich, and so this was an opportunity to do so. It was perfectly acceptable, but I woulodn’t travel far to find another one.
After lunch the girls had to be prised away from the play area – Florence was due for a sleep. There was still time for playing before dinner, after which the family headed back to Yorkshire. It was a lovely Bank Holiday –who cares about the rain?
Technically we live in Oaktree House, but sadly the tree had to go.
We now have a thriving Oakstump at the front of the house.
