Saturdays are our days for exploring the Cape but with no Plan A and Plan B and Plan C in place I was feeling a little uneasy. (so yes, I am rather pedantic about plans and lists and may have a slight OCD but hey I’m not alone and I’m sure at least half of the readers of this post had a grin on their face as if to say, yeah I know that feeling) Anyway, I decided to “jus w-wax” as Eryn would say and see where we landed up.

And where we landed up was Cool Runnings Toboggan Track. When Eryn saw what was in store for her, she tried her best to convince us that she would look after Camryn while we went! And so for Camryn’s safety I gently placed our mildly nervous little girl between my legs in the toboggan and before she could climb off we went up and up and up. After she realised that I wasn’t going to go at lightning speeds she started to relax and actually quite enjoyed the trip down. Because I had gone VERY slowly with her, I decided to try out Peter’s theory that the brake is only used at the end to stop the toboggan so that you can get off. Well I tried it but I obviously had a much faster toboggan than Peter because I used my brake at the first corner!

Peter read my mind as I was navigating the track because by the time I had got to the finish he had asked the manager if Camryn was allowed on. (the company website says only children from 3 allowed) The Manager said Peter could take him as long as he didn’t drive recklessly…

And we were right, Camryn absolutely loved it. He sat dead still, yes you read that correctly, he sat dead still all the way up and on the way down, clapped his hands and waved to the people as he whizzed past.

Up the boys go

Wee

Enjoying the ride

And then we had a few more rides…

Eryn going a little faster with her daddy

Cammy looking a little concerned about mom's driving!

Faster and faster they went

Peter teaching Eryn to lean with the corner!

And if it was up to Camryn we would probably still be there, he just kept going.

Come on Dad, lets go again, this way!

So all in all, a fun time was had by all.

Follow

On Tuesday (29th June 2011) we ventured out to visit Noddy at the Artscape Theatre. With our snack packs packed (this is the secret to keeping Camryn still for more than a second) and our tickets in hand, we were ready!

Got the tickets, let's go mom!

We caught the bus from Tableview which earned some more brownie points for mom! The bus was pretty full which meant Camryn had to remain in his pram – not exactly what he had in mind but he tolerated it pretty well. Thanks to the anonymous man in the bus that entertained my son with the most amazing facial expressions, even I was amused. And to the lovely Safety officer who answered ALL Eryn’s questions and even carried her out the bus station and escorted us over to the theatre!

Arriving at the civic centre bus station a little later than planned had me slightly flustered but alas we made it just in time. Our friends that we met up with had saved us an awesome spot!

And the show began…Eryn enjoyed every minute of Noddy. Her continual questions (at the top of her voice) was evidence to the whole audience that she didn’t understand the entire show but it definitely caught her attention. On the other side of me was Camryn…and yes, our brave boy who is often labelled fearless was petrified of the Goblins! His whole body would freeze as the Goblins appeared, and slowly but surely as if he was trying to do it unnoticed, he would turn around and climb up me until his face was buried in the nap of my neck. After much talking and hugging, he calmed down and judging by the amount of time that he actually stood still, I guess he enjoyed it too!

After the show, there was no coaxing Eryn for a photo with Mr. Plod but Camryn allowed it, although you will see he is not all too happy about it (or it could be him wondering whether those Goblins were going to pounce on him)

Camryn posing with Mr. Plod

A fun day was had by all!

Follow