It must be a Toronto parent's rite of passage to take their littles to the CNE, have them run around like crazy, hopped up on slushies and ice cream, meltdown part way through the day, eventually pass out in the stroller and then keep on going once the nap is over. Much to my relief, I wasn't the only parent doing this. But when you park and pay and buy a bunch of tickets, you really do have to make the best of it and stay all day.
Gabriel was so excited to try out all the rides he was now allowed to go on. Maggie would have been thrilled to go on some rides too but she got her kicks from watching Gabriel go on rides this year. There isn't the least bit of hesitation from Gabriel to go on any rides, confirming my belief that I have raised a couple of adrenaline junkies.
In true Magdalene fashion, slushies encouraged a full-on sugar buzz crazy run around the ex.
And since no one wanted to hold my hand, I made them hold each other's hands. A good compromise I say. They wanted to run madly off in all directions. At least I could narrow it down to ONE direction.
Like any big brother would, Gabriel is explaining the mechanics of the Monster Truck ride to Maggie.
We met up with Gabriel's bestie, Tatiana and family at the CNE.
The cocoa fried chicken was a hit last year, and we really liked it. So we did it again!
Those cheeks are just so squishy!!!!
And those tip toes! It is so fun watching Maggie connect with other little people and make friends too. So often we run on the big kid agenda.
An annual family photo for an annual tradition with friends.
Because slushies weren't enough.....
And then Dad showed up after work, complete in suit and tie and jumped on a few rides with Gabriel. I am pretty sure he was the only person dressed in a suit going on kiddie rides. Sure do love this man! What a dad, huh?
From sun-up to sun-down. Another year at the CNE with friends. A true marker of the end of summer and the beginning of September and a new school year.
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