I'm just home from the best holidays. Mummy, Daddy, Oskar and I drove to Adelaide for a week of fun. We stayed in a nice appartment that had lots of big cupboards for me to open and close and hide in, and it had a great big bath! Oskar and I had lots of fun in the bath.

The first day we drove to a pretty place where Mum and Dad ordered yummy looking food and expected me and Oskar to eat boring sandwiches. We weren't so impressed about that so I dropped anything that I could reach on the floor and scribbled on the tablecloth with my crayons. After further grumblings we got extra biscuits, chocolates, juice and lemonade, plus mouthfuls of Mum's desert. We were very happy to have a look at the huge big waterwheel and play in the park outside once lunch was over. Later on we explored the botanic gardens; they were so lovely. After we got home Daddy and Oskar got in the pool. I watched warily for a while but then Daddy grabbed me and took me waist deep in the water! I nearly had a fit and screamed and cried until he handed me to Mummy. We sat and watched the boys play and I didn't let go of Mummy until we'd got upstairs.

The next day we went to the Zoo. There was a petting area that we could go in, so I got to pat a deer which was fun. I was happy watching the animals, but Oskar was pretty grumpy, so we didn't stay too long. Once home, Oskar and I ate sandwiches in front of Pingu on TV. We loved that.

On Tuesday night the bike race started. We took bags and bottles and chairs and settled ourselves by the side of the road next to the park to watch. A heap of cars drove by slowly and people threw us all sorts of things. We got water bottles, balls, flags, hats, whistles, and other stuff. I was very happy wearing a whistle around my neck. Then the race started; we got to see the bikes ride past every few minutes. They were very fast and there was a whoosh of air every time they passed. But I was getting tired and felt hot, so the longer it went on, the more grumpy I got. Early on, Oskar and I could run about and play in the park, but as the race neared the end, I got stuck back in the stroller. Finally the race finished at about 8.15pm and we went home. Then I perked up and wanted to yak on to Oskar, but he fell straight asleep, so I ended up talking to myself in the cot before finally dropping off.

Each day we were at Adelaide we went to The Store for morning coffee, hot chocolate and juice. Some mornings we got to munch on raisin toast and other times we got a croissant. We loved that place. Another thing about where we stayed was that planes flew overhead all the time. Whenever I heard one I'd yell, 'Mummy, PLANE!' Then, 'plane gone'. Once I called out, 'plane, eee yay you?'

Wednesday we played in the best playground I've ever seen before going to the city for a bit of shopping. Mummy and I bought chocolate while the boys bought the new Thunderbirds DVD and A Bugs Life. Then we drove to watch the start of the bike race in Salisbury. I fell asleep in the car and woke to find Oskar jumping in a jumping castle and kids running around with painted faces eating ice creams. There were heaps of people watching the bikes by the road so I couldn't see them, although I really didn't mind. It was very hot and we were happy to get back in the car and home to the pool. I was happy playing around beside the pool - I had no intentions of getting in - but Oskar went and splashed me, which was very mean of him. I picked up a towel and dried myself off. Later on we were playing hide-and-seek in the cupboard. I got myself behind the sliding door, but couldn't open it again. I had to yell at the top of my voice, 'Mummy, HELP!!' before someone let me out.

The next day we drove down to the beach. After five minutes in the car I told everyone, 'Guy, 'ere we are!' It seems we weren't there yet so I asked, 'why?' Then Oskar taught me that when I'm asked 'why?' I should reply, 'cos'. I told him, 'yeah, no!' On the way we stopped at another fantastic park. I love all these playgrounds. We saw the bikes again at Glenelg, then had a play on the beach before heading home for naps. In the afternoon we went to another two playgrounds and the Haigh's Chocolate Factory. Wow! We loved that place. I watched through a window as two ladies were smoothing foil onto huge chocolate fish. They noticed me looking and held up the fish so I could get a closer look. I smiled at them, pointed and yelled, 'SEAL!'

The next day we went to another great playground and then headed up the hills to see the race again. Oskar was really, REALLY grumpy, so the trip wasn't that much fun. He whinged and sooked all the time and kept annoying me. I saw some bikes slug their way up the hill before we went to a toy factory. I picked out a koala magnet to buy before we went to see some swans. Oskar was scared of the swans, but I wasn't. I stared at one for ages before heading off to try to pat a peacock and a chicken. Then we climbed up the giant rocking horse. There were really long ladders leading up these little tunnels. I climbed all the way up by myself. I was happy to climb down again, but Daddy seemed to think he had to carry me. He didn't really. On the way home Oskar was so naughty that Mummy pulled the car over to yell at him. I got very upset with her for that. Oskar was much nicer after we'd got home and he'd had a swim with Daddy. Then we went to our favourite playground in North Adelaide again and had fish and chips for dinner. It was such a good night.

On Saturday we drove to McLaren Vale. Oskar and I fell asleep on the way and woke up when we arrived. We played at a playground then saw all the bikes go past. Daddy held me up so I could see and I did high-fives with the policemen who drove past! Then we drove to a nice cafe where Oskar and I played in a cubby house in between munching on sandwiches. Then everyone in the cafe got up and ran to the road to see the bikes all fly past again. Once they were gone we drove to a winery where Oskar and I frolicked in the gardens while Mum and Dad tasted wine. We had a lovely time. We drove back to the playground to see the bikes for the last time before driving back home.

That night Oskar and I were so happy when Mummy got in the bath with us. We all had spoons and bowls and pourers and cooked up pancakes and brownies and hot chocolate. I was so excited that I started splashing and pouring water over the edge of the bath. I got evicted from the bath when I started hitting Mummy.

On Sunday I learnt to say, 'I wan' lollies'.

Sunday was the final day of the race and we had such a good day. At lunchtime we all walked from our apartment to the race across the parklands. The bikes went by about every five minutes, which was great. In between laps we played under the trees and Oskar and I got sticks and dug around in the dirt looking for interesting things to examine. I shook the clapper when the bikes went by and waved. After the race Mum and I walked along the river as Daddy and Oskar paddled around in a little boat! I was a little bit jealous. Then we got ice creams and drinks and dawdled back home again.

On our last night Oskar and I played around with blocks and books and stickers. I saw that Oskar had made a really big tower so I went and knocked it down. He got so upset with me! I thought that was why he made towers: to knock down. But I could see he was very annoyed so I said, 'Sorry, Okkar', and gave him a kiss. I think he forgave me.

The next day we drove home. I might just forget about that day, because it was very long and boring. But we DID get to stop at six more playgrounds, so that was good. Overall, we had a really great holiday!