As if their day hadn’t been busy enough, with swimming lessons, fun on a bouncy castle, a walk through the woods, climbing on rocks, climbing a tower… the boys still had enough energy for a sword fight before dinner! Our […]
A sword fight before bedtime! Read More »
We’ve spent quite a bit of time in the garden this week, and most activities have been art based, and quite messy – so much so that I just couldn’t separate my posts this week and decided to write a
Mess: art in the garden! Read More »
My planned messy play activity for this week was to try making some edible finger paint so that I could let the wee girl loose without worrying about her putting the paint straight in her mouth! I found several different
Mess: edible finger paint Read More »
I have managed to read four books this month and I have just started Book 13 – still no where near where I need to be to complete this challenge, but I’m sticking at it :)
50 Books 2013: Update [4] Read More »
The boys were on holiday this week, so it’s been quite busy – keeping them occupied, and stopping them knocking lumps out of each other…! It was also a very sad, and at times scary, week for us with the
My week that was [16] Read More »
My boys love their little sister. From the day she was born they have cuddled and kissed, held hands and laughed, entertained and played. Tickled her toes. Stroked her face. Sung her songs. It fills my heart to see them
Magic Moments: we love you baby sister Read More »
At last spring has arrived! As has Spring Break and the boys have had a week off school. For the first time I have several different outings that I could link to Country Kids!
Country Kids: a walk in the woods Read More »
The boys have been on holiday this week, so I’ve been looking for activities to reduce the number of times I hear the words ‘I’m bored… what can I do now…’ from the 6yo! My biggest success was some fun
Mess: digging for dinosaurs in jello Read More »
At last some warm weather! The boys having been asking to have a water fight for weeks, but it’s been far too cold. Today it’s lovely and in an attempt to get them to go outside for a bit, I
