Today we had a lovely day at the summer splash and barbecue at some friends of ours. We got to know them because of my son and most of the children who went were boys of his age, and it was fun seeing them after the school play.
My daughter came as well, reluctantly but she met an old school friend and caught up face to face with her. I did have to go back as there was an inflatable pool and my daughter wanted to get something for it (she decided not to wear her bikini). Also, at least one of the younger girls liked the fact that my daughter was there with her friend.
My son had loads of fun, and while he did spend time outside and in the water, he loved the screen time that they had. My wife enjoyed talking to the other mothers enjoying a glass or two of Prosecco. I was roped into helping the kids toast some marshmallows which was fun as a few of them were set on fire (not the children). It was nice to speak to the other Dads, they get to meet up a lot more often playing sports after work, not something I get to do much because of the hours that I work.
