It's THAT time once again. We are about to embark on one of the busiest weeks of the year, one that contains dressing up, treats, cakes, fireworks, smiles, strops and tantrums.It starts with Halloween, the 'what shall I wear' problem and the buying of a bucket full of sweets and bits of plastic.
It's followed three days later with Little Dudes birthday - this year will be his eighth and a list as long as my arm for things like a JB Scooter, BMX bike, new skateboard, iPhone (not a hope in hell my son!) and other bits and bobs.
Two days after that its bonfire night. We don't do anything at home as one of the dogs has a panic attack and hides under a very small table. We try to go out somewhere to watch a proper display but we wait until the last minute and see what the weather is like. This year Alexanders Scout group is having a big fundraising bonfire party, but have had to move the date to the following week - adding another event to our already hectic schedule.
Depending on the days these events fall on, it has been a little easier at times and we have combined Halloween and a birthday party. This year however he has asked if we would take him and a couple of friends to the nearest indoor Skateboard Park, which happens to be in Redcar - an hour away. We now have to try and fit this in around all the other things.
Best I get out the multi vitamins, I think I may need a large bottle of wine too!
Busy times - an indoor skateboard place sounds a great idea. Pity someone hasn't come up with the money and the idea in Tynemouth - it would do a bomb. Yes, it's one thing after another at this time of year for me too - both my kids have their birthdays within a 3 week time span around Guy Fawkes and Hallow'een (and then Xmas not too far away - groan!).
ReplyDeleteRedcar is quite a trip away- hope it is fun anyway and that the birthday is a happy one
ReplyDeletediney, I agree. We have a playing field near us that is virtually unusable as they only cut the grass once a year! I keep meaning to contact the council to see what we would have to do to get a skatepark built there. Jo, I know but its a better option than entertaining a sports hall full of rowdy eight year olds lol!
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