Awaking in the motel room earlier than expected we had 4 hours to distract three very excited children on Saturday morning from the much anticipated joys of Luna Park. The buffet breakfast was a good start and from there we headed for a walk around St Kilda. I loved the community garden and the farmers market next door. We strolled past the cake shops and enjoyed a coffee. Jack(8) took this great photo blinded by the morning sunlight.
Still having an hour to fill we headed back to the room and Darin squeezed a shower in, there was no waiting for him to have one earlier in the morning. This photo recalls the waiting, waiting, waiting feeling of the morning. 
We entered the gates with a larger crowd and the fun began. The ”horseys” were a big hit with the girls and Jack was in bliss since his height was not an issue on any of the rides. Not so lucky was Elise (4) denied the Ferris Wheel because she was too short.
My most memorable moment of the day was waiting in the line for the Scenic Railway for what felt like an hour with Ruby (2) in my arms. She fell asleep and I was quite anxious she would wake up on the ride and be terrified. She did wake but was far from terrified. She is a thrillseeker and made my first ride on the Scenic Railway a joy with her gleeful expressions.
We had perfect weather and the kids were great, totally enjoying the day and being patient with each other as their different rides were enjoyed. The trip home on Saturday afternoon was quieter with only Jack staying awake for a game of eye spy. Another early night for me though!
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