Jamie was taking the kids to Riverbend Park today and invited us to join them. This park is relatively new and was developed on a piece of spare industrial land by the Council soon after the Silos Hotel was opened. It's fantastic. The centrepiece is a large construction called the Skywalk. It's essentially a rope bridge, accessed in various ways and several ways to get back to the ground. It's free-standing and well-protected so even timid kids can attempt it. Macie, 7 years old, was up it like a shot and Juniper (4) was not far behind. I was astounded. I almost expected Silas, who is turning 3, might have joined them, but he was intent on a particular slide and wouldn't leave it.
There were hundreds of people there, of all ages, all having a great time. There was a cold wind but Launceston residents have become used to that and don't feel it any more.
Marilyn wanted to buy the kids some clothes so we headed off to Kmart. I have to say there's not much fun in taking three kids shopping. I left them to it and wandered off to look at something more interesting. They all got something useful and Marilyn allowed them to choose something they really wanted as well. I think we might be wise to take them shopping one at a time in future; when three little kids are demanding and pulling at your clothes all at once, it's not much fun.
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