General
Elliott was very good for the whole day.
Activities
In the morning we went to Wokingham where Elliott had his hair cut. He was very good for this and afterwards the barber gave him a polystyrene toy plane as a reward. After this we went to the library and he joined as then we could go to Carnival Pool and he was able to swim for free. Swimming was good fun and he particularly enjoyed a short slide there. He also did some good kicking on his front and his back.
We went home for lunch and then had a lazy afternoon. During the afternoon Elliott practiced doing some writing and some reading as well as a lot of playing and some Ben 10 watching. He also went with Andrea to help water her friend's garden (she's on holiday) but apparently there were quite a few wasps so he wasn't so keen after he got there. We had a pasta tea and after his bath he started doing some drawing and writing naked at his desk under his bed.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Friday 26 July 2013
Thursday 25 July 2013
Pond dipping
General
Elliott was good apart from at the end of tea when he sulked because he wasn't allowed a Penguin cake for pudding (he'd had one for tea) and refused to eat a cereal bar instead. I moved him to his room and ignored him and he soon emerged and said sorry.
Activities
In the morning we went to Dinton Pastures to do some pond dipping. This involved fishing in a pond with lots of other children and examining the little creatures caught in a tray filled with water and with a laminated identifier sheet. Elliott enjoyed this and got quite excited a few times. However after about 40 minutes he lost interest a little and we went to go and meet Charlie, Isla and Natalie for a pic-nic lunch.
After lunch he played with Charlie and Isla in the playground part of Dinton Pasturers for ages - and with assorted other little people they made friends with. We also played with a football and rugby ball. When everyone was tired and hot we headed off to the café for some drinks and ice cream - although no ice cream for Elliott as he still hasn't developed a taste for it. When we all left Elliott swapped his Cars aeroplane toy with a Cars remote control walkie talkie toy with Charlie so I'll make sure he brings that on Saturday so you can swap back next week. He had hot dogs for tea which he ate well until the pudding meltdown, but he did eat the cereal bar after his bath in the end.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good apart from at the end of tea when he sulked because he wasn't allowed a Penguin cake for pudding (he'd had one for tea) and refused to eat a cereal bar instead. I moved him to his room and ignored him and he soon emerged and said sorry.
Activities
In the morning we went to Dinton Pastures to do some pond dipping. This involved fishing in a pond with lots of other children and examining the little creatures caught in a tray filled with water and with a laminated identifier sheet. Elliott enjoyed this and got quite excited a few times. However after about 40 minutes he lost interest a little and we went to go and meet Charlie, Isla and Natalie for a pic-nic lunch.
After lunch he played with Charlie and Isla in the playground part of Dinton Pasturers for ages - and with assorted other little people they made friends with. We also played with a football and rugby ball. When everyone was tired and hot we headed off to the café for some drinks and ice cream - although no ice cream for Elliott as he still hasn't developed a taste for it. When we all left Elliott swapped his Cars aeroplane toy with a Cars remote control walkie talkie toy with Charlie so I'll make sure he brings that on Saturday so you can swap back next week. He had hot dogs for tea which he ate well until the pudding meltdown, but he did eat the cereal bar after his bath in the end.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Wednesday 24 July 2013
Ninja Turtle ooze
General
Elliott was good for all of today.
Activities
In the morning we went to Tescos at King's Meadow. We used up some of Elliott's pocket money buying some Ninja Turtle ooze and looked at lots of toys. Then we headed for the park and played with a football, a frisbee and the park equipment. Then we headed back to Tescos for lunch.
After lunch we headed into town and went shopping in Primark, the toy shop, John Lewis and Waterstones. We bought a new Bakugan jigsaw puzzle with the rest of his pocket money. We also bought a lined Monsters University notebook for writing practice and drawing. In Waterstones we found a book about Lego Ninjago and learnt a lot about these masters of Spinjitsu. After we got back from town we went to The Three Frogs with Andrea's parents for tea. Elliott had halloumi cheese and eat very well. He also practiced some reading and writing with his new Monsters University book writing "they" and "into" and reading "rabbit" and "map" before drawing a map of how to get to the paddling pool.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today.
Activities
In the morning we went to Tescos at King's Meadow. We used up some of Elliott's pocket money buying some Ninja Turtle ooze and looked at lots of toys. Then we headed for the park and played with a football, a frisbee and the park equipment. Then we headed back to Tescos for lunch.
After lunch we headed into town and went shopping in Primark, the toy shop, John Lewis and Waterstones. We bought a new Bakugan jigsaw puzzle with the rest of his pocket money. We also bought a lined Monsters University notebook for writing practice and drawing. In Waterstones we found a book about Lego Ninjago and learnt a lot about these masters of Spinjitsu. After we got back from town we went to The Three Frogs with Andrea's parents for tea. Elliott had halloumi cheese and eat very well. He also practiced some reading and writing with his new Monsters University book writing "they" and "into" and reading "rabbit" and "map" before drawing a map of how to get to the paddling pool.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Tuesday 23 July 2013
American pancakes
General
Elliott was good for most of today. He did have some moments during the day and after we'd got home he went to his room after being upset about not getting chocolate for a short period of time to calm down.
Activities
In the morning we were woken up in the tent by thunder. Elliott wasn't scared by this and I think found it quite exciting. Once the rain had stopped and we'd got up we went to Wallingford for breakfast where we found a pub and Elliott had American style pancakes. After breakfast we wandered around Wallingford for a bit and then we went to visit the railway centre in Didcot. Here there were lots of steam trains, an air raid shetler, some train style science hands on exhibits and lots to do. Unfortunately no steam trains were running today but we spent quite a while looking around and Elliott especially liked the hands on science exhibits. After the railway centre we went back to the camp site to pack up and Elliott helped deflate the air bed by jumping up and down on it and rolling on it. After we'd packed up we drove home for a late lunch.
After lunch we had a lazy afternoon unpacking, playing with lego an watching toy reviews on the iPad. Before bed we read Meg's Castle and he did really well while he was concentrating - he also seems to know quite a lot of basic words now without having to sound them out.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for most of today. He did have some moments during the day and after we'd got home he went to his room after being upset about not getting chocolate for a short period of time to calm down.
Activities
In the morning we were woken up in the tent by thunder. Elliott wasn't scared by this and I think found it quite exciting. Once the rain had stopped and we'd got up we went to Wallingford for breakfast where we found a pub and Elliott had American style pancakes. After breakfast we wandered around Wallingford for a bit and then we went to visit the railway centre in Didcot. Here there were lots of steam trains, an air raid shetler, some train style science hands on exhibits and lots to do. Unfortunately no steam trains were running today but we spent quite a while looking around and Elliott especially liked the hands on science exhibits. After the railway centre we went back to the camp site to pack up and Elliott helped deflate the air bed by jumping up and down on it and rolling on it. After we'd packed up we drove home for a late lunch.
After lunch we had a lazy afternoon unpacking, playing with lego an watching toy reviews on the iPad. Before bed we read Meg's Castle and he did really well while he was concentrating - he also seems to know quite a lot of basic words now without having to sound them out.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday 22 July 2013
Beale Park
General
Elliott was good for all of today apart from taking a long time to get dressed in the morning.
Activities
In the morning we went to Beale Park. This was really good, we did a lot of playing in play areas, saw lots of different animals (birds, small monkeys, meerkats, etc) and had a ride on the little train around the park. We also had a pic-nic lunch which was really nice in one of the pic-nic areas. It was very hot but we had lots of sun cream and spent lots of time in the shade as well as the sun. Elliott declared his favourite part was seeing the model display they have there in a house.
We left Beale Park in the late afternoon and drove to a camp site in Wallingford where Elliott helped us put up 2 tents - one for me and him and one for Andrea. He helped with putting the sleeping bags in the tents. Then we went to a pub by the River Thames for dinner before we went back to the camp site and he went to bed very nicely and quickly - although he was quite excited by the tent and intrigued by the bugs in the top of the tent. He went to sleep quickly considering, though the day had been very active.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today apart from taking a long time to get dressed in the morning.
Activities
In the morning we went to Beale Park. This was really good, we did a lot of playing in play areas, saw lots of different animals (birds, small monkeys, meerkats, etc) and had a ride on the little train around the park. We also had a pic-nic lunch which was really nice in one of the pic-nic areas. It was very hot but we had lots of sun cream and spent lots of time in the shade as well as the sun. Elliott declared his favourite part was seeing the model display they have there in a house.
We left Beale Park in the late afternoon and drove to a camp site in Wallingford where Elliott helped us put up 2 tents - one for me and him and one for Andrea. He helped with putting the sleeping bags in the tents. Then we went to a pub by the River Thames for dinner before we went back to the camp site and he went to bed very nicely and quickly - although he was quite excited by the tent and intrigued by the bugs in the top of the tent. He went to sleep quickly considering, though the day had been very active.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday 21 July 2013
Andrea's race for life
General
Elliott was good for all of today.
Activities
In the morning we went to football and he joined in for the whole session. They didn't play a game today but did a lot of racing exercises and he did really well, though a bit like on sport's day looked around quite a lot to see how his opponent was doing and would easily have won if he hadn't. After the session ended we played a kick around for about half an hour with Adam, Adam's Dad, Ethan, Ethan's Mum and a few others - children verses grown ups. This was really good fun, though Elliott got upset a few times about passing, etc. Adam's Dad did a really good job explaining passing, where to stand to be in a good place to be passed to, why sometimes people don't pass, etc, etc to him (and I tried to) and by the end he was running into space really nicely for passes. But he really seemed to enjoy himself today overall and it was good exercise and I'm not sure at this stage it's too big a deal that sometimes he's not quite aware of team work, etc.
After lunch we went to Prospect Park because Andrea was running the 5km race for life. There was lots to do in the field where the start and finish were - bouncy castle, tombolo, Heart FM roadshow, even free Brioche (which went down well). Granny and Grandpa came to join us just before Andrea started her run and we watched Andrea start and finish while enjoying the entertainment on show. After the run we went for tea and drinks with Granny and Grandpa as they are off on holiday tomorrow.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today.
Activities
In the morning we went to football and he joined in for the whole session. They didn't play a game today but did a lot of racing exercises and he did really well, though a bit like on sport's day looked around quite a lot to see how his opponent was doing and would easily have won if he hadn't. After the session ended we played a kick around for about half an hour with Adam, Adam's Dad, Ethan, Ethan's Mum and a few others - children verses grown ups. This was really good fun, though Elliott got upset a few times about passing, etc. Adam's Dad did a really good job explaining passing, where to stand to be in a good place to be passed to, why sometimes people don't pass, etc, etc to him (and I tried to) and by the end he was running into space really nicely for passes. But he really seemed to enjoy himself today overall and it was good exercise and I'm not sure at this stage it's too big a deal that sometimes he's not quite aware of team work, etc.
After lunch we went to Prospect Park because Andrea was running the 5km race for life. There was lots to do in the field where the start and finish were - bouncy castle, tombolo, Heart FM roadshow, even free Brioche (which went down well). Granny and Grandpa came to join us just before Andrea started her run and we watched Andrea start and finish while enjoying the entertainment on show. After the run we went for tea and drinks with Granny and Grandpa as they are off on holiday tomorrow.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday 20 July 2013
Truck Festival
General
Overall Elliott was really good today. There was one incident at Truck Festival when we were looking at some Frisbees and Yo-Yos and he didn't seem able to pick anything to buy so we left the stall and then he sulked about not having "bought a toy" - but after being upset and having a chat he was happy again.
Activities
We started off by watching Nick Cope play acoustic songs for kids in the kids tent. Elliott seemed engaged by this briefly but we were soon playing football in the field outside. Then it was over to the Oxford Playhouse tent (scene of last year's "funny men") for a similar show only this time about tea and preformed by two funny ladies. He really enjoyed this. After that we went for a wander around the different areas of the Festival before going back to our tent for a pic-nic lunch.
After lunch we went back to the main field and sat on a blanket in front of the main stage for a while. Elliott watched the band playing for a bit and then ran around climbing up a sculpture of a CD stack that lots of children were playing on. Then we wandered back to the field where the kids tent was for more football and a repeat viewing of the Oxford Playhouse funny play about tea at Elliott's request. After that finished we relaxed in a comfy corner with armchairs and books in the corner of the Oxford Playhouse tent and Elliott did some cartwheels - at one point on of the funny ladies had done some cartwheels as part of the play. After that we went back to the tent and packed up and Elliott helped us by deflating the air bed very well (he jumped on it a lot and rolled around on it). Then it back to the main field and found a "crashed UFO" that had been unveiled at the side of the main stage which Elliott enjoyed playing on. Next we had tea in the food tent and he had some margarita pizza before we watched Gaz Coombes on the main stage - part of which Elliott seemed very engaged with, most of which we played during. Finally we returned home.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/ and there are also two videos to watch at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEkgztlH2W1HIPCT_BWeXg.
Overall Elliott was really good today. There was one incident at Truck Festival when we were looking at some Frisbees and Yo-Yos and he didn't seem able to pick anything to buy so we left the stall and then he sulked about not having "bought a toy" - but after being upset and having a chat he was happy again.
Activities
We started off by watching Nick Cope play acoustic songs for kids in the kids tent. Elliott seemed engaged by this briefly but we were soon playing football in the field outside. Then it was over to the Oxford Playhouse tent (scene of last year's "funny men") for a similar show only this time about tea and preformed by two funny ladies. He really enjoyed this. After that we went for a wander around the different areas of the Festival before going back to our tent for a pic-nic lunch.
After lunch we went back to the main field and sat on a blanket in front of the main stage for a while. Elliott watched the band playing for a bit and then ran around climbing up a sculpture of a CD stack that lots of children were playing on. Then we wandered back to the field where the kids tent was for more football and a repeat viewing of the Oxford Playhouse funny play about tea at Elliott's request. After that finished we relaxed in a comfy corner with armchairs and books in the corner of the Oxford Playhouse tent and Elliott did some cartwheels - at one point on of the funny ladies had done some cartwheels as part of the play. After that we went back to the tent and packed up and Elliott helped us by deflating the air bed very well (he jumped on it a lot and rolled around on it). Then it back to the main field and found a "crashed UFO" that had been unveiled at the side of the main stage which Elliott enjoyed playing on. Next we had tea in the food tent and he had some margarita pizza before we watched Gaz Coombes on the main stage - part of which Elliott seemed very engaged with, most of which we played during. Finally we returned home.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/ and there are also two videos to watch at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEkgztlH2W1HIPCT_BWeXg.
Monday 15 July 2013
School report
General
Elliott was really good after school today.
Activities
We went to Dinton Pastures on the way home where we played football, frisbee and practiced cycling before having a drink. After we got home we talked about his report a little and I told him how pleased and proud I was with all the positiveness and improvement in concentration and how grown up he was becoming. We also talked a little bit about reading, writing and counting and why it might be fun to try doing some during the holidays - because all pilots are good at reading, writing and counting. He didn't seem overly keen and I'm not going to force it, but he did seem interested in how it might help him be a pilot. After that we read "Look Out!" during bath time before playing with some lego.
Elliott was really good after school today.
Activities
We went to Dinton Pastures on the way home where we played football, frisbee and practiced cycling before having a drink. After we got home we talked about his report a little and I told him how pleased and proud I was with all the positiveness and improvement in concentration and how grown up he was becoming. We also talked a little bit about reading, writing and counting and why it might be fun to try doing some during the holidays - because all pilots are good at reading, writing and counting. He didn't seem overly keen and I'm not going to force it, but he did seem interested in how it might help him be a pilot. After that we read "Look Out!" during bath time before playing with some lego.
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Cantley Park
General
Elliott was generally good after school today although we had to pop into Waitrose to pick up some items for his packed lunch and he was stroppy about not getting a toy there.
Activities
We went to Cantley Park on the way home and he played on the equipment for a while before we played chasing games. Then we popped into Waitrose on the way home before a pizza tea. We read Cog Dog before bed time and he was really good, although I know he's read it before.
Elliott was generally good after school today although we had to pop into Waitrose to pick up some items for his packed lunch and he was stroppy about not getting a toy there.
Activities
We went to Cantley Park on the way home and he played on the equipment for a while before we played chasing games. Then we popped into Waitrose on the way home before a pizza tea. We read Cog Dog before bed time and he was really good, although I know he's read it before.
Sunday 7 July 2013
Luke and Freddie's christening
General
Elliott was good for all of toady.
Activities
In the morning we went to a church in Binfield for the christening of Luke and Freddie, sons of friends. He was really good during the service and afterwards there were croissants which he enjoyed. He also ran around the grave yard so I was explaining about people being buried after dying as he was asking about the names on graves, etc. Then we all went to a nearby pub for a buffet lunch and to watch the tennis. There were lots of children there and he was playing with lots of new friends. He got on especially well with a little boy called Joshua who was also 5. Unfortunately he lives in Sweden at the moment, but they were racing about, searching for mini-beasts, climbing trees and Elliott even showed Joshua how to play Angry Birds.
After the pub we dropped by Andrea's parents for the end of the tennis and to say hello to Harry and Jack who were there and Elliott had lots of fun playing with Harry.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of toady.
Activities
In the morning we went to a church in Binfield for the christening of Luke and Freddie, sons of friends. He was really good during the service and afterwards there were croissants which he enjoyed. He also ran around the grave yard so I was explaining about people being buried after dying as he was asking about the names on graves, etc. Then we all went to a nearby pub for a buffet lunch and to watch the tennis. There were lots of children there and he was playing with lots of new friends. He got on especially well with a little boy called Joshua who was also 5. Unfortunately he lives in Sweden at the moment, but they were racing about, searching for mini-beasts, climbing trees and Elliott even showed Joshua how to play Angry Birds.
After the pub we dropped by Andrea's parents for the end of the tennis and to say hello to Harry and Jack who were there and Elliott had lots of fun playing with Harry.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday 6 July 2013
Summer Fayre
General
Elliott was really good today.
Activities
In the morning we played with lego and listened to music on Spotify which culminated in listening to lots of Crazy Frog. We then went to the Hawkedon Summer Fayre where we met up with Granny and Grandpa. I was helping out at the Beer and Pimms stall for some of the Fayre so he wandered around with Andrea, Granny and Grandpa and had a picnic lunch on the sports field. He won some new little toys (cars and books) on different stalls and also played with Charlie, Adam, etc when they bumped into each other. The only thing that didn't go really well was when he went on the bouncy castle slide and had to come back down because the bigger, older children were bouncing around a bit too much for him - but it didn't seem to affect him once he'd got down. He also got his face painted as Leonardo by Miss Biscoe, and was hanging back in the queue to make sure Miss Biscoe was doing the face painting.
After the Fayre we went to Dinton Pastures where we practiced more cycling, threw a Frisbee around and played on the play equipment. We then went for tea at The Three Frogs and he had Halloumi cheese with chips which he ate well (especially the Halloumi cheese).
Elliott was really good today.
Activities
In the morning we played with lego and listened to music on Spotify which culminated in listening to lots of Crazy Frog. We then went to the Hawkedon Summer Fayre where we met up with Granny and Grandpa. I was helping out at the Beer and Pimms stall for some of the Fayre so he wandered around with Andrea, Granny and Grandpa and had a picnic lunch on the sports field. He won some new little toys (cars and books) on different stalls and also played with Charlie, Adam, etc when they bumped into each other. The only thing that didn't go really well was when he went on the bouncy castle slide and had to come back down because the bigger, older children were bouncing around a bit too much for him - but it didn't seem to affect him once he'd got down. He also got his face painted as Leonardo by Miss Biscoe, and was hanging back in the queue to make sure Miss Biscoe was doing the face painting.
After the Fayre we went to Dinton Pastures where we practiced more cycling, threw a Frisbee around and played on the play equipment. We then went for tea at The Three Frogs and he had Halloumi cheese with chips which he ate well (especially the Halloumi cheese).
Friday 5 July 2013
Shopping
General
Elliott was really good after school today.
Activities
We went shopping at Asda on the say home and he was really good. We did spend his pocket money on an Angry Bird Star Wars surprise and a Cars surprise but only at the end of shopping and he was really good. He had cheesy pasta for tea.
Elliott was really good after school today.
Activities
We went shopping at Asda on the say home and he was really good. We did spend his pocket money on an Angry Bird Star Wars surprise and a Cars surprise but only at the end of shopping and he was really good. He had cheesy pasta for tea.
Monday 1 July 2013
Dinton Pastures
General
Elliott was really good after school today.
Activities
We stopped at Dinton Pastures on the way home and did some playing in the park and practised cycling. He cycled quite a long stretch (about 10 metres) all on his own with no holding and is getting more confident. At the end he gave cycling one thumb up and one thumb down, which is getting better. After we got home we had pasta for tea and after bath time I went to the school to help them prepare for the Summer Fayre on Saturday and Andrea did bed time and read Ninjago with him.
Elliott was really good after school today.
Activities
We stopped at Dinton Pastures on the way home and did some playing in the park and practised cycling. He cycled quite a long stretch (about 10 metres) all on his own with no holding and is getting more confident. At the end he gave cycling one thumb up and one thumb down, which is getting better. After we got home we had pasta for tea and after bath time I went to the school to help them prepare for the Summer Fayre on Saturday and Andrea did bed time and read Ninjago with him.
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