General
Elliott was good for most of today, though he did have a time out at lunchtime as he was persistently not listening to what he was being asked to do.
Activities
In the morning we drove down to Downton and had lunch in a pub in the New Forest.
After lunch we opened my presents and then spent the afternoon playing as he had some extra presents from Andrea's nephews. We also made a space ship out of the boxes from his Christmas toys and he was very creative over this.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Thursday 27 December 2012
Tuesday 25 December 2012
Christmas Day
General
Elliott was good for all of today, although unsurprisingly a bit hyper at times and very tired by the end of the day. He seems to have developed a bit of a sniffle, but seems much happier in general terms and wasn't subdued today at all, declaring his headache better.
Activities
In the morning he woke around 5.15am and then came to wake me up, but then said he was going back to bed as it wasn't morning yet so it wasn't time to open his presents. However about 20 minutes later he was back so we opened his presents from Santa - a Ben 10 Omnitrix, an Octonauts Gup, a Sonic remote control car and some stocking fillers (some mini Ben 10 figures, some cars, a tell the time game, a Gruffalo pencil, etc). After we opened Santa's presents we played for a while before having breakfast. Then we swapped more presents with Andrea as she left to spend the day with her family, and he got a Hex Bug Nano starter kit from Andrea which he has been really enjoying. After some more playing we went to Salisbury Cathedral to pick up Granny who currently can't drive because of a bandaged wrist. When we got back it was lunch time and he did really well with his roast lunch, though we did tell him it was chicken instead of turkey to help encourage him.
After lunch we opened the last presents and he had been given some books, some Angry Birds cuddly toys and Ben 10 crashing cars from Granny and Grandpa which he really loved. Then more playing, interupted by watching "Room on the Broom" on television which he really got in to. Finally it was bath time and he was really tired by then and fell asleep very quickly again.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today, although unsurprisingly a bit hyper at times and very tired by the end of the day. He seems to have developed a bit of a sniffle, but seems much happier in general terms and wasn't subdued today at all, declaring his headache better.
Activities
In the morning he woke around 5.15am and then came to wake me up, but then said he was going back to bed as it wasn't morning yet so it wasn't time to open his presents. However about 20 minutes later he was back so we opened his presents from Santa - a Ben 10 Omnitrix, an Octonauts Gup, a Sonic remote control car and some stocking fillers (some mini Ben 10 figures, some cars, a tell the time game, a Gruffalo pencil, etc). After we opened Santa's presents we played for a while before having breakfast. Then we swapped more presents with Andrea as she left to spend the day with her family, and he got a Hex Bug Nano starter kit from Andrea which he has been really enjoying. After some more playing we went to Salisbury Cathedral to pick up Granny who currently can't drive because of a bandaged wrist. When we got back it was lunch time and he did really well with his roast lunch, though we did tell him it was chicken instead of turkey to help encourage him.
After lunch we opened the last presents and he had been given some books, some Angry Birds cuddly toys and Ben 10 crashing cars from Granny and Grandpa which he really loved. Then more playing, interupted by watching "Room on the Broom" on television which he really got in to. Finally it was bath time and he was really tired by then and fell asleep very quickly again.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday 24 December 2012
Christmas Eve
General
Elliott was good for all of today. During the morning he was a bit subdued and still seemed a little ill, but he improved in the afternoon, though did say he had his "first ever headache".
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time with Andrea and Granny, watching television and playing with cars, castles and toy tools.
After lunch, as Elliott was feeling better, we went into Salisbury to do some last minute Christmas shopping with Andrea. This was good fun and we also stopped for tea in Cafe Nero. When we got back Elliott was very excited about Santa and we put out a mince pie and a card for him and some milk for the reindeer. We also left a sign on the door of his room in Downton saying he was in so Santa knew. He went to sleep remarkably quickly considering the excitement and later I dressed up as Santa and put his stocking and presents in his room for when he wakes up, but there wasn't a peep from him so the outfit turned out to be unnecessary.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today. During the morning he was a bit subdued and still seemed a little ill, but he improved in the afternoon, though did say he had his "first ever headache".
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time with Andrea and Granny, watching television and playing with cars, castles and toy tools.
After lunch, as Elliott was feeling better, we went into Salisbury to do some last minute Christmas shopping with Andrea. This was good fun and we also stopped for tea in Cafe Nero. When we got back Elliott was very excited about Santa and we put out a mince pie and a card for him and some milk for the reindeer. We also left a sign on the door of his room in Downton saying he was in so Santa knew. He went to sleep remarkably quickly considering the excitement and later I dressed up as Santa and put his stocking and presents in his room for when he wakes up, but there wasn't a peep from him so the outfit turned out to be unnecessary.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday 23 December 2012
Pyjamas
General
Elliott was good for all of today but also a little under the weather. He was sick not long after he first got up. As the day wore on he improved a lot and was eating cereal and sandwiches with no further sickness, but he was a little subdued all day long. Unfortunately this meant missing out on the planned visit to Harry Higgins in the afternoon.
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time in pyjamas and bed watching the iPad and sleeping a bit. Elliott seemed happy enough but was obviously not 100 per cent.
After lunch Elliott perked up a bit and then Andrea arrived and we did some playing downstairs, but he stayed in pyjamas for the whole day.
Elliott was good for all of today but also a little under the weather. He was sick not long after he first got up. As the day wore on he improved a lot and was eating cereal and sandwiches with no further sickness, but he was a little subdued all day long. Unfortunately this meant missing out on the planned visit to Harry Higgins in the afternoon.
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time in pyjamas and bed watching the iPad and sleeping a bit. Elliott seemed happy enough but was obviously not 100 per cent.
After lunch Elliott perked up a bit and then Andrea arrived and we did some playing downstairs, but he stayed in pyjamas for the whole day.
Saturday 22 December 2012
On Angel's Wings
General
Elliott was good for most of today, though at times he was quite hyper and excited due to Christmas. He eat well though, after some initial silliness. Fortunately I didn't have to resort to a time out.
Activities
In the morning we did a lot of playing with cars and the marble run. We also coloured in some Christmas cards and practiced writing in them.
After lunch we went to Salisbury where we had some tea and then went to a children's event in the Cathedral called "On Angel's Wings". This was a telling of the Christmas story with some singing. Elliott was said he enjoyed this but also fell asleep during parts.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for most of today, though at times he was quite hyper and excited due to Christmas. He eat well though, after some initial silliness. Fortunately I didn't have to resort to a time out.
Activities
In the morning we did a lot of playing with cars and the marble run. We also coloured in some Christmas cards and practiced writing in them.
After lunch we went to Salisbury where we had some tea and then went to a children's event in the Cathedral called "On Angel's Wings". This was a telling of the Christmas story with some singing. Elliott was said he enjoyed this but also fell asleep during parts.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Friday 21 December 2012
Carols in the Mall
General
Elliott was good tonight.
Activities
After picking him up from school we went to Asda to do some last minute shopping and have a bite to eat. Then we went to Carols in the Mall at the Council Offices in Wokingham where Harry and Jack Jenkins were. Elliott liked some of the carols but enjoyed playing with Harry lots more. After carols we went to Granny and Grandpas in Downton where we'll be for Christmas.
Elliott was good tonight.
Activities
After picking him up from school we went to Asda to do some last minute shopping and have a bite to eat. Then we went to Carols in the Mall at the Council Offices in Wokingham where Harry and Jack Jenkins were. Elliott liked some of the carols but enjoyed playing with Harry lots more. After carols we went to Granny and Grandpas in Downton where we'll be for Christmas.
Monday 17 December 2012
Presents
General
Elliott was good tonight.
Activities
After picking up his lunch box we went shopping for presents and a bit of food in Tescos. We also watched his nativity play on DVD and he was telling me all the names of his friends and pointing to them and doing the dances from the play and singing along.
Elliott was good tonight.
Activities
After picking up his lunch box we went shopping for presents and a bit of food in Tescos. We also watched his nativity play on DVD and he was telling me all the names of his friends and pointing to them and doing the dances from the play and singing along.
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Nativity
General
Elliott was much more himself tonight and well behaved.
Activities
Elliott's nativity play was very good and he was really good as the donkey. There were a lot of children on stage but only one donkey and he was singing and dancing really well. I was very proud. Then after school we went home and he practiced signing his name in 10 Christmas cards which he did really well and seemed to enjoy.
Elliott was much more himself tonight and well behaved.
Activities
Elliott's nativity play was very good and he was really good as the donkey. There were a lot of children on stage but only one donkey and he was singing and dancing really well. I was very proud. Then after school we went home and he practiced signing his name in 10 Christmas cards which he did really well and seemed to enjoy.
Monday 10 December 2012
Dennis the Menace
General
Elliott was a bit upset about his ear for a while, but was happier as time went on. By story time he seemed much happier and said his ear had popped.
Activities
We watched Dennis the Menace on the iPad under a blanket before a gentle bath and bed.
Elliott was a bit upset about his ear for a while, but was happier as time went on. By story time he seemed much happier and said his ear had popped.
Activities
We watched Dennis the Menace on the iPad under a blanket before a gentle bath and bed.
Sunday 9 December 2012
Waterstones
General
Elliott was good for all of today apart from a time out at lunch as he was being silly about not liking Roast Chicken. In the end he sat down and agreed it was like nuggets and eat loads for lunch very well. His coughing is beginning to sound better and is happening less often.
Activities
In the morning we went into Salisbury to try and find a barbers but they were all shut. So we went to Waterstones and read some books (including "Father Christmas needs a wee" which he really liked) and did some colouring at a table they have there. Before lunch after we got back we had some television watching time with Spongebob.
After lunch we travelled back to Reading and did some playing before bed time.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today apart from a time out at lunch as he was being silly about not liking Roast Chicken. In the end he sat down and agreed it was like nuggets and eat loads for lunch very well. His coughing is beginning to sound better and is happening less often.
Activities
In the morning we went into Salisbury to try and find a barbers but they were all shut. So we went to Waterstones and read some books (including "Father Christmas needs a wee" which he really liked) and did some colouring at a table they have there. Before lunch after we got back we had some television watching time with Spongebob.
After lunch we travelled back to Reading and did some playing before bed time.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday 8 December 2012
Sleeping Beauty
General
Elliott was good for all of today apart from another time out at breakfast time as he was eating his cereal very slowly. Again he apologised and was good afterwards and finished eating.
Activities
In the morning we went into Salisbury and met up with Pete and Charlie Sladen for coffee. We all then went to the toy shop to look at toys for Christmas. He was really good in the shop and didn't complain once about not buying anything today. Then Pete and Charlie left and we had lunch.
After lunch Andrea went home and we went to the Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Salisbury Playhouse with Granny as we were on the waiting list for return tickets and fortunately there were some. This was really good - very well written and enjoyable for all ages and similar to last year as no glitzy stars but good fun, good acting and catchy songs. Plus they made fun of Durrington as "exotic". At first he seemed a little shy and found an early song a little loud, but after 10 minutes or so he really got in to it. By the end he was singing, clapping, dancing, shouting and giggling along and was really engaged. His favourite character was the Royal gardner called Billy. We also bought a toy sword that lights up with his pocket money which he has taken a shine to.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today apart from another time out at breakfast time as he was eating his cereal very slowly. Again he apologised and was good afterwards and finished eating.
Activities
In the morning we went into Salisbury and met up with Pete and Charlie Sladen for coffee. We all then went to the toy shop to look at toys for Christmas. He was really good in the shop and didn't complain once about not buying anything today. Then Pete and Charlie left and we had lunch.
After lunch Andrea went home and we went to the Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Salisbury Playhouse with Granny as we were on the waiting list for return tickets and fortunately there were some. This was really good - very well written and enjoyable for all ages and similar to last year as no glitzy stars but good fun, good acting and catchy songs. Plus they made fun of Durrington as "exotic". At first he seemed a little shy and found an early song a little loud, but after 10 minutes or so he really got in to it. By the end he was singing, clapping, dancing, shouting and giggling along and was really engaged. His favourite character was the Royal gardner called Billy. We also bought a toy sword that lights up with his pocket money which he has taken a shine to.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Friday 7 December 2012
Downton
General
Elliott was mostly good after school today though he was a bit funny about eating his tea which led to some time on the stairs. He was apologetic afterwards though and got on with eating.
Activities
We picked up Andrea and travelled straight down to Granny and Grandpa's after school.
Elliott was mostly good after school today though he was a bit funny about eating his tea which led to some time on the stairs. He was apologetic afterwards though and got on with eating.
Activities
We picked up Andrea and travelled straight down to Granny and Grandpa's after school.
Monday 3 December 2012
Nativity dance
General
Elliott was good after school today.
Activities
We did some shopping on the way home and bought a grey long sleeved t-shirt for his Donkey outfit from Asda. He showed me his dance for the Nativity and also told me about seeing Santa on video.
Elliott was good after school today.
Activities
We did some shopping on the way home and bought a grey long sleeved t-shirt for his Donkey outfit from Asda. He showed me his dance for the Nativity and also told me about seeing Santa on video.
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