Wonderfully Wet Whitley Bay

Well we survived the two trains and the Metro ride to Granny's. Both kids were really well behaved and there was a lovely lady on the East Coast Train who helped me off with Carys, a suitcase, a change bag and Carys' rucksac, which was great as I had forgotten that Newcastle is now a closed station so Grandad couldn't actually meet us off the train and William was protesting at being woken when I put him in the ergo.

Once there the kids needed to blow off a little energy, so never mind the rain, puddlesuits and wellies on we went down to the links and the beach and the park. I think I was the only mad parent out there but they didn't care and had a whale of a time. The best bit being when we got home they were totally dry. Good old puddle suits.

Then we had a visit from (Great) Aunty Cathy and Bridget, who it is always lovely to see. They were thoroughly spoilt, Bridget gave Carys a set of fairy wings and a wand and William a football. Aunty Cathy gave Will a jigsaw set and Carys the most beautifully knitted doll called Emily, complete with hat, dress and bloomers.

Hoping for better weather tomorrow.