We were a bit late because Mama got a bit lost! She saw where Queen Elizabeth Hall is but everywhere we went, there were no ramps or lifts, just stairs! So Mama had to turn around and go through the Royal Festival Hall.

When we did get to QEH, the venue was packed! But Mama managed to get in touch with Ivy’s Mummy, Lizzie, and we were in the middle of the crowd, together with Lydia and her Mummy and Mia and her Mummy.

The music started and it was amazing! It was a live band with saxophone, trumpet, double bass, drums… and the singer had an amazing voice!

I was a bit stunned to begin with as I’ve never been in such a crowded area with a live band playing. I didn’t know what to make of it! But when Mama move away from the band area and we had a bit more space… and it was cooler being away from the crowd, I started to show my moves!

There was so much space for me to express my artistic performance… but Mama kept chasing me and carrying me back to where Ivy was dancing in ‘the zone’. Mama kept saying why can’t I be like Ivy and dance in one place. Well Mama… we are individuals with different ways of expressing our appreciation to music… that’s why!

After what seemed like hours (according to Mama) the band announced their final song and Mama cheered with relief!

And we went for a walk towards the London Eye and stopped for a ride on the carousel with Ivy! Lydia didn’t get on the carousel but helped her Mummy with taking photos of us! I love horses!! I tried to kick our horse so it would go faster! Hmmmm… maybe I’ll ask Daddy for a pony.

On the journey home, Ivy and Lydia fell asleep, but I stayed awake and kept listening to Mama’s conversation with Ivy’s Mummy and Lydia’s Mummy, as they might give me a clue on when the next girls’ day out will be as I really can’t wait to have fun with the girls again!

Sunday was a day spent with friends.

(Oh… before I go on, I should say that this post is about Nora’s girls’ day out… not mine!)

Early in the morning we set off to meet Ivy and her mummy Lizzie. Mama let my play as we wait for Ivy as Ivy’s mummy was running late! Then off we went to Lydia’s. It’s the first time I’ve visited Lydia at her house and it is exciting!

Lydia’s house is big and when the door open, we were greeted by Lydia’s mummy Caroline and a smell of orange! Lydia’s daddy was making marmalade.

We played in the living room waiting for the hairdresser. Yes, it was the day that I had my first haircut!

Mama decided that I would have it first as she is worried that if I witness my friends crying having a haircut, I might think that it’s a horrendous experience. But Mama need not worry. I sat quietly like the good girl that I am and let the hairdresser do her work. I couldn’t keep still though as I was very curious at what she was doing!

It didn’t take very long and then I’m off playing again while Ivy and then Lydia have their haircut. I don’t think they like having their hair cut… they were crying

Mama kept a lock of my hair and sent a picture of my new haircut to daddy.

Now that all of us look gorgeous with our new haircut, we were off to the Under 5 Jive! But stopped at the cafe for a little lunch. I had so much fun running around the cafe with Ivy and Lydia… but Mama kept trying to sush me down as she was worried that we’re disturbing the other customers. I think she’s worried at people thinking that she’s one of those who couldn’t control her child.

But she doesn’t have to worry… I know how to look cute and melt people’s hearts

Then I can’t remember… I must have fallen asleep all the way to the baby disco! When I woke up there were drums for me to bang, rattles for me to rattle and lots of singing and dancing! And daddy was there too!!

What a fun day out! I must tell Ivy and Lydia that we should do this again!