Midday at the Oasis

I took Bella round to a local holiday resort this morning knowing it was a short walk and not a drive and that it's Easter holiday so thought there would be little kids a plenty for her to play with, and we weren't disappointed! We started out by testing the new wheels...a Bugaboo Chameleon. Why oh why did I not buy one of these from the start? Probably because of the extortionate price tag, but quality does pay. We bought our one 2nd hand for half the price and we both love it! A dream to steer and Bella bounced her way effortlessly over gravel and stones with a "wheeeeeeee". Now we just need to change from the orange fabric to a luscious rich red.

For Petra, so you can see why we're changing colour!

Upon arrival at the kids park Bella ran across the grass towards a tiny little boy. Turns out he's actually 8 months older than her, but was overshadowed by the tall lovely Bella with her head of wild curls. She got to practise her finest spanish with him and his mummy. Bella doesn't say any words in spanish yet, but does seem to enjoy the language and listens intently. She enjoyed a good hour in the sunshine running around with him and swapping balls, shuttlecocks and breadsticks while the mummies laid on the grass in the sun for a natter. She has made a date with him for same time tomorrow. Will it be a crush on the little Filipe? No! Once he'd gone she quickly moved on to another little boy, Hugo, who was just a bit too small for Bella really. He seemed to gaze up at her in awe, especially as she clung on tight to the see-saw and bounced herself up and down for a good while.

After a couple of gorgeous hours in the sunshine (which has been sadly lacking lately) she climbed back in to the Bug for a ride home, exhausted. Same again tomorrow then!