Twins birthday

We were invited to Max and Lindsay's birthday dinner, so first there was shopping to do. Lindsay's present was easy to find ― she wanted a backpack and cap, and she likes pink, and pink backpacks and caps are readily available. Max's present was more difficult. He wanted tracksuit pants, and he likes red. We tried DJs, Myer, SDS, KMart, Target, and a couple of other surf shops, in vain. All tracksuit pants are black, blue or grey. So we got him some black ones with red text, and a black-and-red top to go with them. I was also asked to provide the birthday cake. It seemed easier to buy one than to commit to making one, so I ordered a chocolate mud cake from Pattisons. They recommended the large size.

I was just packing up the presents when I noticed the electronic tag had been left on Lindsay's backpack. So we had to go to SDS to get it removed. In the same trip we picked up the cake. Then home, because Louka needed a nap.

She woke at 5, so I bustled her into the car (after changing her out of wet pants ― oops). Of course we hit the peak-hour traffic in Lane Cove Road, and it took us about an hour to get there. Oh well, it was only to be expected. Picked up Graham walking from the station and arrived right on 6.30.

Once arrived, Louka grabbed Max's hand and said "Come". I didn't see her again till dinner was served, and then she was having too much fun laughing with the twins to eat any of the lovely pizza Micky had made. But she did have room for cake. It was a very nice cake, but only half got eaten.


Then Louka dragged the twins upstairs again and we grown-ups had a little talk together. Of course there was a little upset when it was time to take Louka home, and there was a tantrum about going to bed. But it was a good party.