Inka Fair

Yesterday afternoon the 3 of us met some friends for a good time at the Inka Fair in Winchester, about 15 minutes from our house. This was Pepe's first fair and we had no idea how he is going to react to the crowds, the rides and the masses of cotton candy, fried dough and other such healthy treats.

First we went on the mini rollercoster aka the caterpillar. This was the fastest kid ride that Pepe was allowed to go on (he barely made the height requirement and I actually pulled his hat up a bit so that he could be allowed in). Pepe had a blast. I sat in the driver's sit with him, and Chris and our friends behind us.

Next onto the merry go round with the cars. Pepe decided to go on his own. I think this was his favorite ride. He was laughing out loud!

The train ride - Pepe was upset that he was unable to sit in the driver's seat because two older boys were in line in front of him. He tried v hard to get in front of them, and I was convinced he is going to have a melt down when he'll realize that he will not be able to get his desired spot, but I was wrong. He was fine, although later on when he talked to grandma he told her that "it was not fair" for the boys to take that spot. I guess that how he'll learn that he is not the center of the universe.

Finally, the merry-go-round with the ponnies. Adults were required so Chris obliged. Pepe hopped on a ponny, and Chris kept his hand on his back for ballence. Pepe did not like that: "I don't need you, I can do this by myself". There you go. Btw, we've seen a lot of this by myself lately and it is nice when it works for our advantage (e.g., dressing by himself, washing his hair, etc).

Great times were had by all! And, of course, we had to "use the crosswalk" 5 times and annoy all the driver by pushing the button repetedly!

We had over a mile walk back to the car so Petru had another ride...on mommy's shoulders.