sunday - folk fest

Mike with Ambrose, Eva and Finn

As the festival progressed, Ambrose and I were getting more efficient with our morning routine and were able to get packed and the morning nap out the way so we could leave the city earlier than the day before









We did spend a fair amount of time at the children's tent today. I have to admit I enjoyed the music. We caught Secret Agent 23 Skidoo (check it out) (hip hop for kids) and Riding Mountain National Park Troubadours (two Patricks from Clear Lake!)

Mia, the happiest baby in the world

Brosey and I spent another lovely day with Sheryl and Kiri and their respective families The mamas got to enjoy a beer (and gasp, we bought two more beers and shared!). Brosey and I finally met Paula and Chris' baby Liam. Later in the day we met up Collin, Natasha and Luna as well as Renee. In the city we met up with Christy and Sheryl for an after fest gelati. I feel so blessed to have such fabulous friends. I am doubly blessed that we have kids who are close in age.

Meltdown story:
Ambrose had his first serious mega meltdown. It was a direct result of a cyclone popsicle that I gave him. It melted as soon as he clutched in with his warm toddler hands under the blazing afternoon sun (in fairness to him, the popsicle was rather large and cumbersome, particularly because there wasn't much of stick for him to clutch). He couldn't eat it fast enough and soon he was covered in popsicle juice. Half of it fell to the ground and he screamed like he was seriously injured. He dropped his popsicle at least three times and of course I had limited water and napkins so I had to clean off the mess the best I could, which meant sucking off the dirt and grass with my mouth (I know, ewwww). Once the treat was eaten, he calmed down, which was good because I thought my head was going to pop off!