It’d been one of those days. Not necessarily a bad one, just a fast one! I’d visited a potential school for Boo in the morning, while she had fun with Nanny and Grandad, we enjoyed a visit from my sister-in-law, lunch, Little Man napped, and before I knew it, it was 3.30pm. Generally speaking, Little Man waking at this time means cuddles and playtime in his room until 4ish, when we come downstairs, snack, play and I start getting dinner ready. So basically, winding down the day. But, this day was special. Why? This day was dry!
I’d been desperate to get them outside all day, but with one thing after another, it hadn’t happened. So I whisked Little Man up after his nap, they snacked in the car and we went out. Another reason we don’t tend to go out at this time is that the Husband comes home just before 5, so we like to be home for him and then our evening can start. Well, if we’re out, let him come to us 🙂 I called him, arranged for him to come straight to the park instead of home and surprise the children.
He, of course, is as much of a kid as them..
It was lovely and impromptu. It also meant that as we were out later than normal, I had no time to cook any dinner, so on leaving the park, the Husband detoured and picked up fish and chips on the way home. Perfect!
ha! brilliant always good to see the grown ups getting in on the fun too!
He can never resist!
What a lovely treat! Wish hubby finished at a reasonable hour so we could do that!
It was great, and I know we’re fortunate that he is home pretty early 🙂
Haha, love that the hubby is enjoying the swings too! Great end to it too, fish & chips – yum! #magicmoments x
Oh yes, the perfect ending! X
Often unplanned things are the best x
They really are 🙂
My kind of day, perfect x
It was, thanks x
That was so lovely that not only could u take the kids out for a spot of fun in the park but “the big kid” got to join in the fun too lol
Just perfect – he couldn’t miss out!
I love these days out especially when everyone can join in the fun!!xx
It was lovely and fun for all! X
Haha that’s a lovely photo and a very nice little outing. My hubbie is a massive kid too!
Thank you. It’s good to see them joining in! X
The impromptu stuff is often the best in my opinion, love that swing photo! #magicmoments
Yes, I think you’re right. As it’s last minute, you’ve no expectations either, so it can only be good!
Impromptu outdoor fun, love it!
Had it all, didn’t it?! X
Sounds like my kind of day! Lovely 🙂
Yes, it was lovely, thanks 🙂
I love those days when you end up doing something that you haven’t planed, then you have a great time in the end! 🙂 x
They’re the best!
What a fab way to spend the remnants of the afternoon! Hubby on hand to help with the kids and fish & chips to boot… all good 🙂 #MagicMoments
Yes, him being on hand was very useful – easier to keep them both ‘controlled’!!
Brilliant what a fabulous surprise for the kids – they must have loved their Daddy appearing at the park. It looks like Daddy was having a fabulous time too! Lovely post, thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
Boo was over the moon! I’ve actually photographed the exact moment that she spotted him and her excitement is so funny and gorgeous to see. Thanks for hosting x
I so so love trips like these!!
Thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x
They are so wonderful. We all enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks for hosting x
Perfect evening! Sounds wonderful, all the better for being unexpected x #WhatstheStory
Yes, that’s what really made it 🙂 Thanks x
Wonderful how an impromptu change of plans can turn it into a great day!
Yes, from average to a fab trip out!
How wonderful that everything coincided to give you this lovely end to the day….and what better way to top it off than with fish n chips!??!!! x
Well, there could be no better way to top it off, could there?!
Sounds like a result! The simplest days are often the best 🙂 I’d love to have a husband who got home at 5 – mine gets home at 7!
Do you know, I hugely appreciate that aspect of our lives, as he’s here for dinner and bath-time with the kids and there’s time to play, too. We don’t take it for granted – I know it’s pretty rare x
Oh I love that swing photograph! I can see Daddy Morkus being a big fan of this. And a perfect time to do it just before the clocks changed. Fish and chips is always a winner in my books.
#magicmoments
Thank you. Yes, you’re right – it’s so much darker out there now! Fish & chips – yum 🙂
Perfect indeed! These spontaneous moments are often the best. xx
Yes, they are 🙂 Thank you x
So lovely when you can just get out and enjoy having fun!
It was great. Just grabbed the kids and went!
Ah, isn’t it always the impromptu moments that are the best – spesh when they involve fish n chips #MagicMoments
Can’t go wrong if fish & chips are involved ;-)!
Ah, how lovely! I bet your kids’ faces lit up when their dad turned up to surprise them. What a great idea. Some of the best moments as a family are the impromptu ones I think – no pressure, no planning, just making the most of the moment! Glad you had such a good time.
Boo was so excited to see him there!! It was lovely, and yes because it was unplanned, it could only be good 🙂
Bet they loved dad coming to meet them at the park.
They really did 🙂
How lovely, must have been wonderful to see the children’s faces when he arrived.
Yes, definitely. Glad we did it before the dark nights 🙂
What a lovely afternoon – the ones that are spontaneous are the best #magicmoments
They really are, thank you x
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