What I thought was going to be a "nothing" kind of weekend turned out to be pretty good. Friday night wasn't so great, I started off with a couple of vodka and lemonades that hit me like a tonne of bricks so by the kids bedtime I was bombed after only 4 drinks. Strange but I think I was more tired than drunk. Thankfully I woke up fine Saturday morning and the kids and I hung out and did some grocery shopping together while Marcus went to work, once he came home though we headed into town where Lillie and I went shopping and Marcus and Judd went to see a man about getting Marcus some more tattoos. We met up later that evening and had a lovely dinner at the Holiday Inn. Great pizzas and 2 for 1 drinks, but I only managed one small glass of wine and even that started to knock me around a bit. The kids played really well, its funny how much fun can be had with a couple of ramps and steps, up and down up and down all night.
Sunday we headed out early for a nice walk along the weir wall at Maprachan Lake but it about half way through it started to rain and we got nice and wet, but being that it is now summer the respite from the rain didn't last long and we were not only soggy but sweaty too. Marcus loves this kind of heat, I DO NOT but I am learning to handle it better and not let it make me too cranky.
In the afternoon we took the kids into town to do some rainy day activities and we decided to take them to Ripleys Believe It or Not. It was way better than we anticipated and the kids enjoyed it too. We bought a group package and so we got to see the Ripleys Museum, the Infinity Maze of mirrors and lights which was great fun for the kids (a bit scary for mum when the lights wouldn't turn on) and we also went and saw a 4D film where we strap into the seats and wear 3D glasses and we were taken on a snow sled ride down a mountain. I wasn't sure if Judd would like it as he couldn't fit in the seat properly and we we concerned he might fall out but he held on tight, wore his glasses properly and squealed with laughter the entire film (a total 8 mins). Lillie was even laughing, I had her on my lap and she loved the bumping and bouncing of the ride just as much as Judd. But the most surprising for me was how much Marcus was laughing, he normally keeps pretty quiet through these things but he laughed along like a 12 yr old. It was a great ride.
After the show we went into the Infinity Maze which was alot of connecting rooms all with different themes of lights and mirrors and music. We had to wear silly white socks over our shoes and white gloves on our hands. At first I wasn't so sure about the maze as when we first walked in the room was completely black and we were searching with our hands to try and find a door while trying to keep hold of the kids, but after that each room was different and the kids loved it. The lights and the glow in the dark objects were really cool. I managed to get a great photo of Marcus and the kids in one of the mirrored rooms. The only downside to the maze was the group of Japanese tourists behind us who even when the lights were on the man in front leading their Congo line still kept touching me and pushing me. Now I am a firm believer in personal space, even in the pitch black.
After the maze we thought we would finish off with the Haunted Mansion. Not a good idea. We didn't realise how scared the kids would be. We thought it would be aimed more at children than adults. We were so wrong. Poor Judd was being carried by Marcus the whole time and he was shaking like a leaf and whenever a loud bang or noise happened he screamed and cried. Lillie just tucked her head into my shoulder and didn't look. So we walked through the mansion as quickly as we could, trying to bypass some of the more scary things. When we finally emerged into daylight I am sure I could see the disapproving looks some of the other tourists were giving us, but at least Judd saw the funny side and within 30 secs he was laughing and talking all about the scary monsters and thankfully there were no nightmares that night. We treated them both to KFC, Judd's favourite and all was well.
We realised it was still only mid afternoon so Marcus suggested we go on down to the tattoo parlour nearby and I could approve the tattoos he had chosen for his leg. So we wandered down and Lillie slept in the pram and Judd hung out with the tattoo guys and girls out the front. Marcus decided that we would get started on his tattoo that afternoon so after I helped him finalise the design and saw where the guys would position it on his leg I took the kids home for dinner and a bath. We headed back in to pick Marcus up at about 8pm, he had spent over 3 hours in the chair and the outline was finally finished. I was more than impressed with their work. Next week he will go back to get the colour and the shading, it may take another 4 - 6 hours to finish so it might have to spread over another 2 visits. But all up this tattoo that covers the entire bottom half of his leg is only going to cost us 12000 Baht, which is about $420 AUD. So good. I of course am now wanting one more for me, but the one I want requires me to lose more weight so once I reach my goal weight I will treat myself to my new tattoo. Marcus only rules are that I cannot get any on my legs or arms and it must be able to be covered with normal everyday clothes. Yes Dad!
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| In the Infinity Maze |
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| Marcus getting the outline of his tattoo |
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