The Week (in pseudo order)

Laura H and I went to Croydon to do the Costco/Ikea trip. We ended up going to a chinese market, Wing Yip, where I found yummy dumplings that were almost as good as the ones we had in Highlands.

On Saturday morning Neil taught Mike how to make eggs and soldiers. It comprises a 5 minute egg and peices of liberally buttered toast strips that you dip in the gooey egg. He loved it.

Saturday we went to Brighton and had lunch with Rod and Ianne at Frank and Bennies at the Marina. I had my first taste of Cod and it was delicious. I liked it enough that it has made up for the very nasty Haddock experience I had with the first fish and chips I ate here. So, just in case you ever come here..go for the COD at the fish and chips shops! Michael is showing off his favorite game with Uncle Rod...the forehead game. We don't quite understand what it is all about but it sure is funny! It was very nice to meet Ianne, and she will be seeing us all next thursday as we have signed on with her for our dental work.

I know...I know...don't laugh at me. The things you do for kids! Once upon a time I used to be quite the soccer player, but times they have changed! Still, a fun Saturday afternoon kicking the ball around with Michael and later being joined by his friend and classmate. Neil and I played pretty regulary with Michael, and Rod managed to play TWO games. One with us, and another game with to young boys that looked quite competitive. This field and playground is across the street from us.

After the soocer (football) and playground time, we invited Michael's friend over for some play time and Neil and Rod went to pick up some food for a cook out. While we waited for the food to finish we did a little (tiny little) bit of gardening and then Mike and Rod went scooter riding. Our dinner was tasty and followed by trifle for desert and some Shrek watching.

Sunday we went to Goodwood Car show. This was primarily for Neil's and Iain's work, but we tagged along to have a family day out as well. We saw some fantastic cars! Including a 66 Buick, a Mercury, some camper vans and beetles. We also got the chance to take a tractor ride around the racetrack and watch the bi-planes take off and land.

On the trip back from Goodwood we went to Brighton, stopped at the Lego store to make Mike's legoman. This time he mad "Dr. Prosthetic" who has an amazing 3 heads! Mike and I had some fish and chips at the "best" fish and chips shop (according to Rod, and he was right). Neil and Rod had sandwiches, and then Mike scootered around some more.

Michael started swimming lessons on Monday. He is doing quite well! We go to the K2 Fitness center at 10am for his lessons, then we spend another hour or so swimming in the pool. The pool had two fabulous slides and Michael has become brave and slides down them all by himself!

Monday afternoon we spent at Tilgate park, which has a beautiful pond and a petting zoo (minus the petting). We had a nice walk, ice creams, and some time on the playground.

The maze at Tilgate

Mint cone

Finally, this morning, during Mike's swimming lesson, and while Neil swam laps, I finished one sleeve of the sweater I am crocheting. I only have one more sleeve and the collar now!

As of this morning, we have loads of beets (yuk), brussel sprouts, and sunflowers, and even a tiny sweet corn! Yay! We also have an arborist coming to take down the tree in the back yard sometime next week.

Til next time! :)