General
Elliott was good all day today.
Activities
In the morning we went shopping and did some scootering in the park.
In the afternoon we went to visit Dave, Lucy, Milly and Elsie at their house which was lots of fun. We played with lots of new things including a butterfly catching game.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday 26 September 2011
Sunday 25 September 2011
Alice and Fi
General
Elliott was good all day today apart from when it was time to leave Alice and Fi's when he misbehaved so I gave him a time out on Dave and Jo's stairs and he was much better afterwards.
Activities
In the morning we did some playing with cars and then some reading and playing with alphabet cards / snap cards.
In the afternoon we went to visit Dave, Jo, Alice and Fi at their house which was lots of fun. We took the scalectrix and Elliott played with dolls / wendy house / play kitchen equimpment quite a bit so it was a bit of a gender play time exchange! There was also lots of hide and seek.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today apart from when it was time to leave Alice and Fi's when he misbehaved so I gave him a time out on Dave and Jo's stairs and he was much better afterwards.
Activities
In the morning we did some playing with cars and then some reading and playing with alphabet cards / snap cards.
In the afternoon we went to visit Dave, Jo, Alice and Fi at their house which was lots of fun. We took the scalectrix and Elliott played with dolls / wendy house / play kitchen equimpment quite a bit so it was a bit of a gender play time exchange! There was also lots of hide and seek.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday 24 September 2011
Archery
General
Elliott was good all day.
He was also really good and calm when I picked him up from nursery on Friday. On Thrusday evening we'd had a chat about behaving more calmly at pick up time and he definitely remembered because in the car after pick up on Friday he was saying "I was much calmer wasn't I", so I was praising him. Thanks for your text reply to that.
Activities
In the morning we went to big Tescos and did lots of scootering in the park next door as well as playing on the playground equipment there. We found a "first archery" set in Tescos reduced to £1.50 so we bought that and had some fun with it as well - it's soft arrow shapes with velcro bottoms and a velcro target, lots of fun.
After lunch we spent the afternoon colouring, playing with plasticine and doing a little bit of writing letters.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day.
He was also really good and calm when I picked him up from nursery on Friday. On Thrusday evening we'd had a chat about behaving more calmly at pick up time and he definitely remembered because in the car after pick up on Friday he was saying "I was much calmer wasn't I", so I was praising him. Thanks for your text reply to that.
Activities
In the morning we went to big Tescos and did lots of scootering in the park next door as well as playing on the playground equipment there. We found a "first archery" set in Tescos reduced to £1.50 so we bought that and had some fun with it as well - it's soft arrow shapes with velcro bottoms and a velcro target, lots of fun.
After lunch we spent the afternoon colouring, playing with plasticine and doing a little bit of writing letters.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Thursday 22 September 2011
Pre-school update
Tuesday
Really good - picture on praising tree for tidying up and sticker for being good in French lesson.
Wedensday
Really good - stickers for being good at counting and number recognition.
Wedensday
Really good again - but got a bit hyperactive when I went to pick him up (lots of hopping and jumping and not a lot of telling me what he'd been up to - does he do this with you or is he normally good at telling you what he's been up to?)
Really good - picture on praising tree for tidying up and sticker for being good in French lesson.
Wedensday
Really good - stickers for being good at counting and number recognition.
Wedensday
Really good again - but got a bit hyperactive when I went to pick him up (lots of hopping and jumping and not a lot of telling me what he'd been up to - does he do this with you or is he normally good at telling you what he's been up to?)
Monday 19 September 2011
Library
General
Elliott was good all day today.
Activities
We went to Salisbury in the morning to pick up the mug he painted from last week from Splash of Colour - this is a birthday present for you from him - will get it to you first Thursday you are back when I drop him off - he's done a great job, the woman said it looked like expensive glaze from Poole pottery - he actually basically painted the whole thing in 3 different colours one over the top of the other (all his work too) and it has come out looking really good.
While we were in town we also went to the library and did some reading and colouring. We also had a look around some toy shops where he was very good and just pointed out possible Christmas presents while understanding there was no borrowing today.
After lunch we went out to the New Forest with the scooter for some exercise.
Elliott was good all day today.
Activities
We went to Salisbury in the morning to pick up the mug he painted from last week from Splash of Colour - this is a birthday present for you from him - will get it to you first Thursday you are back when I drop him off - he's done a great job, the woman said it looked like expensive glaze from Poole pottery - he actually basically painted the whole thing in 3 different colours one over the top of the other (all his work too) and it has come out looking really good.
While we were in town we also went to the library and did some reading and colouring. We also had a look around some toy shops where he was very good and just pointed out possible Christmas presents while understanding there was no borrowing today.
After lunch we went out to the New Forest with the scooter for some exercise.
Thursday 15 September 2011
Farmer Palmers
General
Elliott was good all day today apart from needing one time out at the farm because he was behaving badly towards other children on pedal tractors (much smaller) after being asked not to.
Activities
We went to Farmer Palmers today. This had the normal farm animals plus a soft play area, indoor bouncy castle, barn with slides and hay bales, outdoor bouncy castle, outdoor go karts, outdoor playground, outdoor pedal tractor zone and woodland nature walk - all of which we got involved with. We had a lot of fun and a picnic lunch there - he was interested in the animals as well, though stopped short of wanting to hold a bottle and feed the lambs milk himself (he did watch though).
On the way home we stopped off at Avon Heath County Park and did some scootering as well.
He also did a lot of singing today (Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Wheels On The Bus, Jingle Bells, Old Macdonald, etc).
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today apart from needing one time out at the farm because he was behaving badly towards other children on pedal tractors (much smaller) after being asked not to.
Activities
We went to Farmer Palmers today. This had the normal farm animals plus a soft play area, indoor bouncy castle, barn with slides and hay bales, outdoor bouncy castle, outdoor go karts, outdoor playground, outdoor pedal tractor zone and woodland nature walk - all of which we got involved with. We had a lot of fun and a picnic lunch there - he was interested in the animals as well, though stopped short of wanting to hold a bottle and feed the lambs milk himself (he did watch though).
On the way home we stopped off at Avon Heath County Park and did some scootering as well.
He also did a lot of singing today (Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Wheels On The Bus, Jingle Bells, Old Macdonald, etc).
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Tanks
General
Elliott was good all day today. After the phonecall I told him he'd made Mummy very happy and he was really pleased. He also seems to have a slightly sore bottom today so have been applying cream.
Activities
We went to the Tank Museum today. We were also going to go to Monkey World (very near) or the Dinosaur Museum nearby but there was so much to do we didn't get a chance. There were lots of tanks (obvioulsy), but also a trench exhibition and an Afghanistan exhibition both of which were really well done - trenches were so realistic at one point he was a little scared of a soldier. There was also some places to dress up and play with toys for him which went down well. And a tank demonstration outside which I will upload some video of that he really enjoyed, despite there being some loud bangs at the end.
We did pop in to Wareham for something to eat on the way home which was also very nice and had a scooter down to the quay.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today. After the phonecall I told him he'd made Mummy very happy and he was really pleased. He also seems to have a slightly sore bottom today so have been applying cream.
Activities
We went to the Tank Museum today. We were also going to go to Monkey World (very near) or the Dinosaur Museum nearby but there was so much to do we didn't get a chance. There were lots of tanks (obvioulsy), but also a trench exhibition and an Afghanistan exhibition both of which were really well done - trenches were so realistic at one point he was a little scared of a soldier. There was also some places to dress up and play with toys for him which went down well. And a tank demonstration outside which I will upload some video of that he really enjoyed, despite there being some loud bangs at the end.
We did pop in to Wareham for something to eat on the way home which was also very nice and had a scooter down to the quay.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Tuesday 13 September 2011
Tea with Charlie
General
Elliott was good all day today. He did have one small poo accident in his pants at one point, but it was very little. He's also been saying "eh is for Elliott" a lot today so did some letter cards and games with him to re-inforce and see if he takes in more.
Activities
In the morning we went to Fordingbridge and had some coffee and played in the park.
In the afternoon we went to a park in Salisbury and did some scootering before Charlie Sladen came round for tea. Lots of playing and fun with Charlie including some very impressive scalectrix racing and a shared love of Cars toys!
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today. He did have one small poo accident in his pants at one point, but it was very little. He's also been saying "eh is for Elliott" a lot today so did some letter cards and games with him to re-inforce and see if he takes in more.
Activities
In the morning we went to Fordingbridge and had some coffee and played in the park.
In the afternoon we went to a park in Salisbury and did some scootering before Charlie Sladen came round for tea. Lots of playing and fun with Charlie including some very impressive scalectrix racing and a shared love of Cars toys!
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday 12 September 2011
Splash of Colour
General
Elliott had 1 time out today for unravelling a whole toilet roll (this is the second time he's done this). He responded well, knew what he had done wrong and promised not to again.
He did less poos today.
Activities
In the morning Kate and Anthony came round for coffee and he was really good, but also fun and ended up playing Duplo and Scalectrix with Anthony.
In the afternoon we went to "Splash of Colour" in town and he painted a mug - he was much improved on last visit (ages ago) and basically painted the whole mug a few different colours and seemed to really enjoy it. Then we went to Vicotria Park again for more balance bike and this time some play with the park apparatus as well.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott had 1 time out today for unravelling a whole toilet roll (this is the second time he's done this). He responded well, knew what he had done wrong and promised not to again.
He did less poos today.
Activities
In the morning Kate and Anthony came round for coffee and he was really good, but also fun and ended up playing Duplo and Scalectrix with Anthony.
In the afternoon we went to "Splash of Colour" in town and he painted a mug - he was much improved on last visit (ages ago) and basically painted the whole mug a few different colours and seemed to really enjoy it. Then we went to Vicotria Park again for more balance bike and this time some play with the park apparatus as well.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday 11 September 2011
Avon Heath Country Park
General
Elliott was good all day. He actually did a lot of trying to wipe his own bottom today which I encouraged (though at one point did get a bit messy). However he did also do 4 different poos during the day, which seemed a bit high, but checked his temperature before bed and he was fine and has seemed fine all day.
Activities
In the morning we went to Avon Heath Country Park. Unfortunately it was raining but it had a good visitors centre with activities and a nice cafe and we'll go back another day.
In the afternoon we went to Victoria Park and he rode around on his balance bike for ages and really enjoyed himself - he was also doing quite a lot of coasting with feet off the ground balancing on 2 wheels.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day. He actually did a lot of trying to wipe his own bottom today which I encouraged (though at one point did get a bit messy). However he did also do 4 different poos during the day, which seemed a bit high, but checked his temperature before bed and he was fine and has seemed fine all day.
Activities
In the morning we went to Avon Heath Country Park. Unfortunately it was raining but it had a good visitors centre with activities and a nice cafe and we'll go back another day.
In the afternoon we went to Victoria Park and he rode around on his balance bike for ages and really enjoyed himself - he was also doing quite a lot of coasting with feet off the ground balancing on 2 wheels.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday 10 September 2011
Jingle Bells
General
Elliott was good all day. He woke at 5.30am but went back to sleep for an hour. He had a short snooze in the car at one point.
Activities
In the morning we went to Salisbury shopping with Granny and in the afternoon we went to the park in Downton for some playground activity.
Mainly we had a quiet day playing with lego and cars. We also did some story reading and some letter recognition.
He sang Jingle Bells a lot today, which confused someone in Tescos a bit, but also some Old Macdonald and Polly Put The Kettle On.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day. He woke at 5.30am but went back to sleep for an hour. He had a short snooze in the car at one point.
Activities
In the morning we went to Salisbury shopping with Granny and in the afternoon we went to the park in Downton for some playground activity.
Mainly we had a quiet day playing with lego and cars. We also did some story reading and some letter recognition.
He sang Jingle Bells a lot today, which confused someone in Tescos a bit, but also some Old Macdonald and Polly Put The Kettle On.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday 5 September 2011
Cars 2
General
Elliott had one time out today for calling me names, but was good after that. Everything else was totally fine.
Activities
We went to the park and did some balance bike and running about after breakfast.
Then we went to the cinema and watched Cars 2. He was totally absorbed by the whole thing and when he did need to go to the toilet he practically ran there and back! He also seemed interested in the advert before for Thomas as mentioned so I have put a leaflet in his pre school bag for you to see in case you might be interested - completely sure it's not essential though.
After the cinema we did some playing with trains at home and also some reading and letter recognition - he seems really good at "eh" for elephant and "sss" for snake, and a few others. And before bed as well as story time and making up our own stories tonight we talked about what happened in the film and his recognition and memory was really good.
Elliott had one time out today for calling me names, but was good after that. Everything else was totally fine.
Activities
We went to the park and did some balance bike and running about after breakfast.
Then we went to the cinema and watched Cars 2. He was totally absorbed by the whole thing and when he did need to go to the toilet he practically ran there and back! He also seemed interested in the advert before for Thomas as mentioned so I have put a leaflet in his pre school bag for you to see in case you might be interested - completely sure it's not essential though.
After the cinema we did some playing with trains at home and also some reading and letter recognition - he seems really good at "eh" for elephant and "sss" for snake, and a few others. And before bed as well as story time and making up our own stories tonight we talked about what happened in the film and his recognition and memory was really good.
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