Party on!

We enjoyed another long weekend, with Monday an official holiday. Adding to the celebration of our do-nothingness we had been invited to two parties, Claire (aged 1) and Makai (aged 4). Ok, I guess put another way Audrey and Eli had been invited to two parties and we tagged along.

Audrey had a great time at both, enjoying the company of other little people, and most of all enjoying the amped-up effect that the fairy cakes resplendent with colourful icing gave her.

I've read recently that the effects of sugar and hence sugar-rushes on kids is exaggerated, but personally I believe Audrey provides sufficient evidence. Aside from parties we're actually pretty good about the amount of sweets and sugar she consumes. As parents we stuff our our own faces with chocolate and snacks once she goes to bed, but Audrey lives a fairly healthy lifestyle. Thus the addition of sugary snakes, fizzy pop and bright icing really seems to hype her up. It doesn't make either her or us overly anxious and/or uncontrollable but it's pretty funny to watch.

Eli looks on at his sister and her behaviour - making the occasional grab for cake/crisps himself. I guess the day will come fairly soon when we'll have both of them operating on full power after doses of sugar and food colourings.

mmmm.....cake!