and I managed to get lots of good jobs done (clean the loo, etc.) and Beth and Toby got good company. We went over to Cusworth for a run around in the wo
ods. We didn't stay that long as it was really cold and rather dismal. The kids had a good time finding sticks, climbing on felled trees and playing the drums. It's rather unfortunate that the tea room closes so early or else we'd have stayed and gorged ourselves on cream cakes! Never mind, I didn't have to cook as grandpa had pre-prepared dinner for us all. Yesterday both grandma and grandpa came for the day and again I got lots of jobs out of the way and got lunch and dinner provided - what could be better?
At the weekend we went to Rufford Abbey Country Park, 
we haven't been for ages and thought it would be good opportunity to get outside and have a good play. We were a bit disappointed as both of the play areas were closed for refurbishment but there was still plenty to do. We took along some bread to feed the ducks but I think we may have left them just as hungry. Although the main play areas were closed there were still a few bits open for us to chase around and get muddy so despite the cold and damp we had a fun afternoon. On a last note, I thought you'd all be amused to
hear Toby's latest escapades. Recently he has become rather opinionated about certain things and very bossy. Last 
week we were browsing in a book shop, both kids happily flicking though books when a lady came our way to find a book. In a very loud and rather clear voice Toby told her, with accompanying hand gestures, "No! Go over there!" Thankfully he's young enough and cute enough to get away with it; usually in these situations I'd blame the parents but obviously in this instance that's certainly not the case. ;)
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I like the idea of human hibernation! As for Toby, he sounds A LOT like Isaac! Isaac is very opinionated (has been for about a year) and can be quite bossy, too. For example, he daily has strong feelings on what he wears and what plate he eats from at lunch and supper. Basically there's nothing he DOESN'T have an opinion about. But hey, I have some sympathy, and as a rather opinionated adult myself, I know we can be productive members of society :) Just curious: how cold has it been when you've been running around outside? We haven't been outside in ages :(
Toby isn't quite that bad, though once he sets his mind on something it can't be changed. It hasn't been too cold recently, around 40 degrees (though feels colder) but it's really gloomy and dark.
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