Yesterday we took Tanya's 6 year old stepbrother Patrick to the Royal Melbourne Show. This is not so much a show as a huge fair that they set up annually for only 10 days. The size and popularity of this annual event begs the question, why only ten days? Happily this coincides with a week of school vacation, so there were numerous teenagers dressed in questionable outfits (not to mention hairdos) considering the outside temperature, lining up for the fairground roller coasters and haunted houses. We had a great time with Patrick! There were lots of rides and attractions for the younger kids too. Some of the highlights - and lowlights - were a dramatic face painting of Spiderman, the circus presentation, learning how to juggle, watching a live sheep give birth (?! - we fielded some questions after that), petting baby animals, finding myself as the only adult on a child roller coaster, watching a contest that we could only gather was a cow beauty pageant, admiring the sheep dogs herding, the log chopping contest, fairy floss (cotton candy) and lots of rides. Patrick had so much fun and on occasion, a very educational experience. At the end of the day is a mad rush for the show bag pavilion. Show bags are basically giant goody bags that you need to purchase as a momento of your time at the Royal Melbourne Show. Needless to say, we were exhausted after the day and in complete awe of people who attempted this day with more than one child in tow. I was definitely missing my nieces and nephews though and knew this was something they would all love. Well, minus the sheep giving birth thing. And speaking of, happy birthday to my youngest nephew and godson Ryan who's 3 today! With the time difference, he's 3 here anyway!
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