Nick had a big night out after work on Friday, which he sorely needed, but as he didn't get in until 2.30am and was rather worse for wear I already had an inkling that I would not be able to go to my Japanese class on Saturday morning. I didn't begruge him the outing at all, but am worried about falling too far behind as I have missed four of the last six classes now.
It was a cool but pleasant morning, and Emily and I went up to Kamezuka park while Nick lay in until midday. It was a hive of activity up there, with some ladies doing tai-chi, a man practising on his guitar, some people picnicking under the sakura and many familes playing in the sunshine. A walking group came by who were doing a tour of all the main cherry blossom sights in the ward, and the park certainly had its fair share of the heavenly flowers. Though plum has a much stronger perfume than cherry, with so many open at once there was a gentle waft of the delicate scent in the air.
Later, we all walked up to K-Space for Soraya's 2nd birthday party. We were last to arrive; how come all those other toddlers could be there for 3pm? What happened to their naps? We tried to put her down early but Emily lay awake for ages and we had to wake her after less than an hour as it was, and were still half an hour late. There were about 20 children in total, plus all their parents, so the small playroom was a bit of a squeeze for the songs and actions led by Hadar. Emily was really nervous at first but eventually warmed up and began to enjoy herself and stop being clingy. We still sing all the songs from the year we attended K-Space so they were familiar at least.
Emily looked very sweet in an outfit that Gail and Dave gave her.
Soraya was pretty in pink, with her dark curls tumbling down. She is going to be quite a heart-breaker, I think, with her combination of Persian and Ethiopian features. Upstairs we tucked into a great spread by the caterers,, which was definitely aimed at the adults as it was quite sophisticated buffet fare. The kids put on splash tops so they could mess around with glue and make a monkey puppet each in the craft room, and then the lights were dimmed for the cakes, which were yummy though with far too much sweet icing for my ever-expanding waistline.
Back at home we made the George pirate hat together and Emily put on her fairy princess crown.
In the evening Nick and I watched the Man United v Chelsea game, which the latter won, paving the way for them to take the title; however a win later that day by Arsenal keeps them only 3 points behind Chelsea. It would take slip-ups by the other two to give any serious chance for them to steal the championship now though, especially as Chelsea have a superior goal difference.
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