With just one adult and one child in our little household, many people would assume we have plenty of opportunities to spend quality time together. In reality, homework, housework and work deadlines often get in the way.
So at the end of half-term week we scheduled a weekend away – just the two of us, with the itinerary being decided by one overexcited little girl.
So that meant going sledging in Tamworth, throwing snowballs and eating too much junk food. We didn’t know the Snowdome was there, we just happened to stumble across is, as you do, and IJ was thrilled to bits.
We then headed off to Drayton Manor for the day courtesy of a free press pass. With IJ a little older and a little braver, it meant we could finally move out of Thomas Land and try out some of the more adventurous rides, like the Flying Dutchmen, although Harold the Helicopter was still a hit.
As was the new Dinoworld feature with its life-size dinosaurs.
The day ended with an impressive fireworks and laser display to mark the end of Drayton Manor’s 60th Anniversary Year. While I felt a little bit like royalty with our front row seats in the VIP area, IJ thought it was all too loud and had to be compensated with a Star Wars light-sabre torch-like-thingy* and another two hours’ worth of rides before we went home.
Queuing for a roller-coaster ride in the dark with hats, gloves and a bag of boiled sweets, IJ commented that it was a little but like Christmas, and actually, she was right.
Footnote: IJ doesn’t understand about the free theme park entry, so I am officially the best mummy in the world. Long may the adoration continue.
* Apologies to anyone into Star Wars.
Sounds like a real fun weekend just the two of you. Yes, its so hard to make that together time and I really have to make a point of thinking about doing it sometimes. Great brownie points for you.
Posted by: Victoria Foord | November 01, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Being away from the internet definitely helped! I'll make a conscious effort to make sure we spend more quality time together from now on. We've both benefitted from it.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | November 01, 2010 at 08:33 PM
It sounds like a great weekend to me. I lvoe quality time with my children and I seem to get that more out of the house so that I am not distracted by anything else.
Posted by: naomi | November 02, 2010 at 01:51 PM
I agree completely - we get much more quality time together out of the house and away from distractions. I hadn't thought of that before but it certainly makes sense.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | November 02, 2010 at 01:54 PM