Today my Mum came over to see us and just spend some time not really doing too much but the weather was so lovely that we looked out of the window and over the estuary and decided to go for a walk. We asked Ethan where he would like to go and he said 'I would like to go to Cotehele'. This is a local National Trust property close to us and has the most gorgeous estate walks.
We started off at the Quayside (along the estuary) and it was gorgeous in the late afternoon sun. There were loads of birds rooting around in the mud flats and Ethan had a great time looking through his binoculars! Yes, he does know how to use them and is able to do so with good results! He said 'Mummy, I can see a seagull, a black bird (cormorant) and a heron' I am constantly amazed at the knowledge that a 3 year old child can retain! We went for a walk along the water's edge and Ethan was able to participate in his favourite pastime of throwing sticks into the water! Why this is such a fascinating thing for a child to do - I am not sure! We saw some gorgeous signs of Spring including catkins starting to come through, daffodils beginning to come into bloom and buds on trees... Spring comes early in Cornwall!!
We completed the afternoon with a drink and scone (without cream - got to think of the diet!) in the tearoom at the Quayside. I think that it is great that it is still open in mid January and that more importantly it was being used by others - not just us! Ethan was still talking about the impromptu walk whilst going to bed... this was a fantastic way to spend time with my Mum and Ethan and I had a wonderful unexpected afternoon!
Sounds like a good day out and the weather was kind too.
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