General
Good day overall but did seem quite hyper for some of the day. So we had bath time a little earlier than normal and were in bed for stories by 6.45. However in the end we did 40 mins of stories anyway so close to normal bed time.
Activities
In the morning we went to the park and had some lunch in Sainburys. We enjoyed wearing the wizard gear for a while.
Then in the afternoon we went to soft play in Thatcham (we'd gone to the big Sainsburys near Theale). This was really good fun and as it was quiet he pretty much had the run of the place. There was also a nice indoor football area there and he played with me there for ages being "Sonny Bill" with a big over sized ball.
Monday 31 October 2011
Monday 24 October 2011
Prospect Park
General
Another good day, though some reluctance to get dressed, don't know if you ever get that? Also at one point he seemed to have an itchy leg and was quite perturbed by this, though later said his leg was better. May be a sign of something?
Also at the moment the kitchen here is being re-done so we got out and about for most of the day as there were builders around and banging. We went down to say hello and he had lots of questions about what the builders were doing and how long it would take so you might hear about that - his expectations were that the new kitchen would be ready by the time we got home!
Activities
In the morning we went swimming which was busier than normal due to half term but a lot of fun. He was using the float as his "broom stick" for a while in refernce to the books I think.
For lunch we had Pizza Hut buffet - though went with pasta for both of us which he did really well with. He was really well behaved despite there being a lot of bad examples around him (half term again!)
In the afternoon we went to Prospect Park and did some playing and scootering. At one stage we had a "scooter crash" but he had hat on and fell into grass. He was a little shaken but absolutely fine and was soon back up and running after some Doctoring. He identified himself that he'd been trying to go a bit too fast so that was really good and was more careful after.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Another good day, though some reluctance to get dressed, don't know if you ever get that? Also at one point he seemed to have an itchy leg and was quite perturbed by this, though later said his leg was better. May be a sign of something?
Also at the moment the kitchen here is being re-done so we got out and about for most of the day as there were builders around and banging. We went down to say hello and he had lots of questions about what the builders were doing and how long it would take so you might hear about that - his expectations were that the new kitchen would be ready by the time we got home!
Activities
In the morning we went swimming which was busier than normal due to half term but a lot of fun. He was using the float as his "broom stick" for a while in refernce to the books I think.
For lunch we had Pizza Hut buffet - though went with pasta for both of us which he did really well with. He was really well behaved despite there being a lot of bad examples around him (half term again!)
In the afternoon we went to Prospect Park and did some playing and scootering. At one stage we had a "scooter crash" but he had hat on and fell into grass. He was a little shaken but absolutely fine and was soon back up and running after some Doctoring. He identified himself that he'd been trying to go a bit too fast so that was really good and was more careful after.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday 23 October 2011
Butterfly World
General
Elliott was good all day today again today and shared and was really considerate with the other boys. Again very few signs of a cold.
Activities
In the morning we watched the Rugby World Cup while playing various games (including the monster game).
After the rugby we went to the nearby Butterfly World which was really good fun, though Lucas had left early. Elliott liked the butterflies, although was a little scared of a few really big ones that were there. We also played on play equipment there and had some lunch.
After lunch we went back but stopped off in Windsor for a while, which was very nice.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today again today and shared and was really considerate with the other boys. Again very few signs of a cold.
Activities
In the morning we watched the Rugby World Cup while playing various games (including the monster game).
After the rugby we went to the nearby Butterfly World which was really good fun, though Lucas had left early. Elliott liked the butterflies, although was a little scared of a few really big ones that were there. We also played on play equipment there and had some lunch.
After lunch we went back but stopped off in Windsor for a while, which was very nice.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday 22 October 2011
Dad's Weekend IV - "Enter the Dawso"
General
Elliott was good all day today. Considering how much interaction there was between all 4 boys during the day this was really good. There were hardly any signs of a cold apart from a few snorts.
Activities
In the morning after we arrived at St Albans we played at Matt's house for a while with Reuben and Lucas until Billy arrived. Then we went to a local park for lunch and to play which was great fun, especially as there was a bouncy castle in the park.
After we got back to Matt's there was lots more playing with Reuben's toys, including some time in the garden. We played lots of different things - trains, jigsaw puzzles, reading books, hide and seak, scootering, etc.
There was a lot of interaction between the 4 boys which went really well.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today. Considering how much interaction there was between all 4 boys during the day this was really good. There were hardly any signs of a cold apart from a few snorts.
Activities
In the morning after we arrived at St Albans we played at Matt's house for a while with Reuben and Lucas until Billy arrived. Then we went to a local park for lunch and to play which was great fun, especially as there was a bouncy castle in the park.
After we got back to Matt's there was lots more playing with Reuben's toys, including some time in the garden. We played lots of different things - trains, jigsaw puzzles, reading books, hide and seak, scootering, etc.
There was a lot of interaction between the 4 boys which went really well.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday 17 October 2011
Palmer Park
General
Elliott was good all day today and had a nap for an hour after lunch (he fell asleep on me on the sofa.)
Activities
We went food shopping and scootering around Palmer Park in the morning.
After nap time we did a little bit of French (tiny!), some numbers and played with musical toys (recorder, drums, tambourine, etc.
Elliott was good all day today and had a nap for an hour after lunch (he fell asleep on me on the sofa.)
Activities
We went food shopping and scootering around Palmer Park in the morning.
After nap time we did a little bit of French (tiny!), some numbers and played with musical toys (recorder, drums, tambourine, etc.
Monday 10 October 2011
Victoria Park
General
Elliott was good all day today and got dressed when asked following up on promise yesterday.
Activities
We went to Salisbury with Granny in the morning and looked around the shops. We also had lunch in a pub.
Then in the afternoon we went to Victoria Park on the way home for some scootering and to play in the playground.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today and got dressed when asked following up on promise yesterday.
Activities
We went to Salisbury with Granny in the morning and looked around the shops. We also had lunch in a pub.
Then in the afternoon we went to Victoria Park on the way home for some scootering and to play in the playground.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday 9 October 2011
Sonny Bill
General
Elliott was good all day today apart from taking a very long time to get dressed again. This time the chat became a time out but hopefully tomorrow he will have taken things on board.
Activities
We had quite a laid back day with a lot of playing with toys and watching television.
We did get out twice (morning and afternoon) for some scootering.
And we watched some rugby during the morning so in the afternoon we played a hybrid version of football and rugby with a soft mini football during which Elliott played the role of "Sonny Bill" (he's kind of the Messi of rugby if you haven't come across him, plays for New Zealand). This was a lot of fun, although we did knock over a basket of pot pourri - but he was brilliant about helping clear up and even did some carpet sweeping himself.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today apart from taking a very long time to get dressed again. This time the chat became a time out but hopefully tomorrow he will have taken things on board.
Activities
We had quite a laid back day with a lot of playing with toys and watching television.
We did get out twice (morning and afternoon) for some scootering.
And we watched some rugby during the morning so in the afternoon we played a hybrid version of football and rugby with a soft mini football during which Elliott played the role of "Sonny Bill" (he's kind of the Messi of rugby if you haven't come across him, plays for New Zealand). This was a lot of fun, although we did knock over a basket of pot pourri - but he was brilliant about helping clear up and even did some carpet sweeping himself.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday 8 October 2011
Cholderton Charlie's Farm
General
Elliott was good all day today apart from taking a very long time to get dressed. He responded to a chat in the end but it was hard work.
Activities
We spent the day with Matt and Harry Higgins. We spent some time at their house playing (and with Lara and Albert). Then we went to Cholderton Charlie's Farm which was brilliant - had a ride on a tractor, saw some pig racing plus assorted range of playgrounds, soft play and even trampolines. We had pic nic lunch there too. Afterwards we went back to the Higgins again for some calmer television watching and indoor play. Elliott and Harry played really well together, at one point even sharing food without being asked to.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today apart from taking a very long time to get dressed. He responded to a chat in the end but it was hard work.
Activities
We spent the day with Matt and Harry Higgins. We spent some time at their house playing (and with Lara and Albert). Then we went to Cholderton Charlie's Farm which was brilliant - had a ride on a tractor, saw some pig racing plus assorted range of playgrounds, soft play and even trampolines. We had pic nic lunch there too. Afterwards we went back to the Higgins again for some calmer television watching and indoor play. Elliott and Harry played really well together, at one point even sharing food without being asked to.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday 3 October 2011
Swimming
General
Elliott was good all day today.
Activities
We went swimming in the morning and his kicking was really good, as well as lots of splashing and general fun.
After lunch we did a bit of supermarket shopping and then some scootering and playgrounding.
Elliott was good all day today.
Activities
We went swimming in the morning and his kicking was really good, as well as lots of splashing and general fun.
After lunch we did a bit of supermarket shopping and then some scootering and playgrounding.
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