We usually try to do something with the dds on the weekend. Usually boils down to just taking them to the park etc as dd1 does not always cope with big days out. Dd1 has sn for those who do not know. We bit the bullet on the weekend and planned a big day/morning out for Saturday.
We went out for breakfast - the dds were fab - ate nicely and no moaning about not being able to play on the play equipment. ( we went to mcD's)
We then drove into the city and parked at one of the big parks. We took the girls on a ferry trip - they are huge catamaran shaped boats that cruise up and down the river - the dds loved it - even though we were out the back near the engines and water etc. Dd1 was fascinated - dh and I thought she would hate it and it would be our first breakdown of the day.
We then went to Southbank. The girls played really nicely on the play equipment. Dd1 did not mind that there were lots of kids there. She had a ball.
We then went to another area for another play - just a bit scarier - dd1 is in run away mode at the moment- and this was not fenced!! But she did okay.
We stopped for icecream. We went back on the city cat to the park for picnic lunch.
Then we packed two very tired but happy dds into the car.
Dd3 coped with being in the pram and the sling and being dragged about.
Dd1 even asked to go to the toilet and did a wee on the toilet ( we are in the midst of toilet training).
We arrived home six hours later all knackered BUT really pleased at what had been one of our most if not the most successful day out we have had.
pic of city cat and New Farm Park - where we had lunch