General
Elliott was good today. He did get a little frantic towards the end of the day at bath time (more than normal), but in a good natured way and there were no problems.
Activities
We had a lazy morning playing with Lego and watching Star Wars. We also popped to Tescos and Elliott was really good and didn't even look at the toys.
After lunch (spaghetti bolognese, he eat the spaghetti and some of the meat) we drove down to Downton. After we arrived we played Kerplunk and Spiderman Guess Who with Granny and Grandpa. Then we had a roast ham tea which he ate pretty well, though left some of the ham. He was quite excitable at bath time but before bed he calmed down and read "Meg's Eggs" to Granny very nicely.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Monday, 30 December 2013
Warwick Castle
General
Elliott was very good today. There was one point towards the end of our castle visit when he began demanding a toy sword and shield from the gift shop that I thought might escalate, but he quickly settled for a (much) cheaper toy Knight's helmet (I didn't want to buy him too much following on from all the presents he's had for Christmas).
Activities
Today we went to visit Warwick Castle with Andrea and her friend Sarah. When we got there (about 11am) we met up with Andrea and Sarah's friend Laura and her children Izzy (Elliott's age) and Edward (just over a year younger than Elliott) - Andrea and Sarah are Izzy's Godmothers. The first thing we did after we'd gone in (and it magically stopped raining) was to visit the Merlin "experience". This consisted of an actor mixing a pretend magic potion and talking about Merlin, magic and the dragon in a room decked out like an old kitchen followed by meeting the dragon (an animation on a television screen) in another room. Towards the end of being in the first room Elliott got a little bit scared and then in the second room, just as he'd calmed down, the dragon got me to stand up and identified me as being a goblin which upset him again (which was quite sweet). He calmed down quickly afterwards but it was surprising as the experience was very tame and not particularly loud. Anyway after this we had a look around the state rooms where there were some interesting wax word dummies. Then we saw a bird of prey display which all the children seemed fascinated by before we headed for a picnic lunch to the Conservatory.
After lunch we walked around the grounds and Elliott and Edward chased each other and started playing together with Elliott's foam sword we'd brought with us (from his Pirate's outfit). Izzy also joined in a bit. We climbed to the top of the front of the castle and then we went in to a display of what life was like in the castle in the middle ages complete with wax works and smells. After that we all climbed to the very top of the tallest castle tower which involved lots of steps. Then we visited the Gaol which was underground and not very nice. Finally everyone (apart from me as it was only one child per adult) went to the Princess Tower to hear a story about the Snow Queen. Everyone seemed to really enjoy this when I met them afterwards but by then it was 4.30pm and time to go. Fortunately we got home quickly and Elliott was in bed by 7.30 after tea (cheese on toast) and a bath.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was very good today. There was one point towards the end of our castle visit when he began demanding a toy sword and shield from the gift shop that I thought might escalate, but he quickly settled for a (much) cheaper toy Knight's helmet (I didn't want to buy him too much following on from all the presents he's had for Christmas).
Activities
Today we went to visit Warwick Castle with Andrea and her friend Sarah. When we got there (about 11am) we met up with Andrea and Sarah's friend Laura and her children Izzy (Elliott's age) and Edward (just over a year younger than Elliott) - Andrea and Sarah are Izzy's Godmothers. The first thing we did after we'd gone in (and it magically stopped raining) was to visit the Merlin "experience". This consisted of an actor mixing a pretend magic potion and talking about Merlin, magic and the dragon in a room decked out like an old kitchen followed by meeting the dragon (an animation on a television screen) in another room. Towards the end of being in the first room Elliott got a little bit scared and then in the second room, just as he'd calmed down, the dragon got me to stand up and identified me as being a goblin which upset him again (which was quite sweet). He calmed down quickly afterwards but it was surprising as the experience was very tame and not particularly loud. Anyway after this we had a look around the state rooms where there were some interesting wax word dummies. Then we saw a bird of prey display which all the children seemed fascinated by before we headed for a picnic lunch to the Conservatory.
After lunch we walked around the grounds and Elliott and Edward chased each other and started playing together with Elliott's foam sword we'd brought with us (from his Pirate's outfit). Izzy also joined in a bit. We climbed to the top of the front of the castle and then we went in to a display of what life was like in the castle in the middle ages complete with wax works and smells. After that we all climbed to the very top of the tallest castle tower which involved lots of steps. Then we visited the Gaol which was underground and not very nice. Finally everyone (apart from me as it was only one child per adult) went to the Princess Tower to hear a story about the Snow Queen. Everyone seemed to really enjoy this when I met them afterwards but by then it was 4.30pm and time to go. Fortunately we got home quickly and Elliott was in bed by 7.30 after tea (cheese on toast) and a bath.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Jango Fett
General
Elliott was very good and bath and bed time were very smooth.
Activities
After he arrived we played with some Lego quickly before bath time. He particularly liked playing with his Lego Jango Fett mini figure.
Elliott was very good and bath and bed time were very smooth.
Activities
After he arrived we played with some Lego quickly before bath time. He particularly liked playing with his Lego Jango Fett mini figure.
Friday, 27 December 2013
Daddy's birthday
General
Elliott was really good today. He said he felt better when he woke up and was more himself all day. However he chose to eat very healthily refusing biscuits, etc and only drinking water. I gave him calpol through the day as well.
Activities
In the morning we watched Toy Story 3 and played Kerplunk. Then Granny and Grandpa came round and we opened the last presents. Elliott got a Lego Star Wars Command Tank, Lego City Aeroplane, a Lego Chima book, books about castles and how things work, Spiderman Guess Who and a Transformers swimming bag. After making some of the Lego we went to Pizza Express for lunch and Elliott had dough balls and burro pasta and ate them both until he had a clean plate.
After lunch Granny and Grandpa left and we went home and played with Lego, played Spiderman Guess Who and watched Megamind. Then Harry and Jack Jenkins and their Mum and Dad popped in to visit to make up for yesterday and everyone went bonkers (in a good way) for a while. Bed time was very smooth and we even did some reading (Elliott read a Star Wars book and I read more of his Planes book to him).
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was really good today. He said he felt better when he woke up and was more himself all day. However he chose to eat very healthily refusing biscuits, etc and only drinking water. I gave him calpol through the day as well.
Activities
In the morning we watched Toy Story 3 and played Kerplunk. Then Granny and Grandpa came round and we opened the last presents. Elliott got a Lego Star Wars Command Tank, Lego City Aeroplane, a Lego Chima book, books about castles and how things work, Spiderman Guess Who and a Transformers swimming bag. After making some of the Lego we went to Pizza Express for lunch and Elliott had dough balls and burro pasta and ate them both until he had a clean plate.
After lunch Granny and Grandpa left and we went home and played with Lego, played Spiderman Guess Who and watched Megamind. Then Harry and Jack Jenkins and their Mum and Dad popped in to visit to make up for yesterday and everyone went bonkers (in a good way) for a while. Bed time was very smooth and we even did some reading (Elliott read a Star Wars book and I read more of his Planes book to him).
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Lego Star Wars X-Wing Fighter
General
Elliott was good for all of today. However unfortunately he was poorly and spent a lot of the afternoon in bed. He was sick 3 times - it was quite mucusy sick. He didn't have a temperature but he did have a sore tummy and throat, although later in the day it was his tummy he was focused on. He did have 2 lots of Calpol at different times which seemed to help, but then maybe make him feel sick a little later. He had quite a lot of rest and some naps as well which will hopefully help.
Activities
In the morning when we got to our home we found Santa's presents and opened them. As well a the Lego Star Wars X-Wing Fighter Santa had left some Star Wars Top Trumps (it's the Christmas of Top Trumps), a Star Wars pencil case with a Star Wars stationary set and Monsters Verses Aliens DVD. We then set about making the Lego X-Wing Fighter and playing with it. At around this time Elliott began saying he felt sick so he had a nap. Granny and Grandpa then arrived just before lunch and Elliott woke up and was back in good spirits again. We all had some lunch, although he only had some plain bread (which he asked for).
After lunch we began opening presents again and Elliott got some more Lego and some posters for his wall from me, a Lego Hero Factory sticker book and Transformers swimming bag from Andrea, Kerplunk and a swimming float from Andrea's Mum and Dad and some electronic drum sticks from my old boss. Unfortunately just at the point when he was about to start opening Granny and Grandpa's presents he deteriorated again and literally fell asleep with his head on his new swimming float. So we went to his room and watched the iPad while I sat with him. For the rest of the afternoon he was up and down and sick a few times, but also at other times seeming much better and playing with his presents. We were all due to go to Andrea's parents for tea to see Harry and Jack Jenkins but we decided it was best for Elliott to rest so I stayed at home with him. He went through about an hour before bed time where he seemed more himself so I'm hoping he'll feel better tomorrow. He slipped off to sleep with no problem.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today. However unfortunately he was poorly and spent a lot of the afternoon in bed. He was sick 3 times - it was quite mucusy sick. He didn't have a temperature but he did have a sore tummy and throat, although later in the day it was his tummy he was focused on. He did have 2 lots of Calpol at different times which seemed to help, but then maybe make him feel sick a little later. He had quite a lot of rest and some naps as well which will hopefully help.
Activities
In the morning when we got to our home we found Santa's presents and opened them. As well a the Lego Star Wars X-Wing Fighter Santa had left some Star Wars Top Trumps (it's the Christmas of Top Trumps), a Star Wars pencil case with a Star Wars stationary set and Monsters Verses Aliens DVD. We then set about making the Lego X-Wing Fighter and playing with it. At around this time Elliott began saying he felt sick so he had a nap. Granny and Grandpa then arrived just before lunch and Elliott woke up and was back in good spirits again. We all had some lunch, although he only had some plain bread (which he asked for).
After lunch we began opening presents again and Elliott got some more Lego and some posters for his wall from me, a Lego Hero Factory sticker book and Transformers swimming bag from Andrea, Kerplunk and a swimming float from Andrea's Mum and Dad and some electronic drum sticks from my old boss. Unfortunately just at the point when he was about to start opening Granny and Grandpa's presents he deteriorated again and literally fell asleep with his head on his new swimming float. So we went to his room and watched the iPad while I sat with him. For the rest of the afternoon he was up and down and sick a few times, but also at other times seeming much better and playing with his presents. We were all due to go to Andrea's parents for tea to see Harry and Jack Jenkins but we decided it was best for Elliott to rest so I stayed at home with him. He went through about an hour before bed time where he seemed more himself so I'm hoping he'll feel better tomorrow. He slipped off to sleep with no problem.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday, 23 December 2013
Dick Whittington
General
Elliott was good for all of today, although around lunch time he got a bit tired and complained a little, but after some quiet time he was much better again.
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time at Granny and Grandpa's house watching some Ben 10 and playing with Star Wars toys and animal toys. We had sausage and mash for lunch.
After lunch we went to Salisbury Playhouse to see Dick Whittington with Andrea and Granny. This was brilliant and Elliott really joined in - shouting along and singing. After the pantomime we headed back home and had a quick but smooth tea of crackers, bath and bed time after we arrived.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all of today, although around lunch time he got a bit tired and complained a little, but after some quiet time he was much better again.
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time at Granny and Grandpa's house watching some Ben 10 and playing with Star Wars toys and animal toys. We had sausage and mash for lunch.
After lunch we went to Salisbury Playhouse to see Dick Whittington with Andrea and Granny. This was brilliant and Elliott really joined in - shouting along and singing. After the pantomime we headed back home and had a quick but smooth tea of crackers, bath and bed time after we arrived.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Decorating the third Christmas Tree
General
Elliott was good for the majority of today. He did get a bit silly just before lunch after we'd arrived in Downton because he wanted to set up the high chair for baby Bella (his doll) - but I asked him not to. However before he got too upset we came up with the compromise of having a tea party for baby Bella after lunch which he embraced.
Activities
In the morning we drove down to Downton to see Granny and Grandpa. On the way through the New Forest we passed Santa Claus on a horse drawn carriage (the horses pulling the carriage had reindeer horns on), so that was very exciting and Elliott thought it was definitely the real Father Christmas being pulled along by reindeer). After we arrived Elliott gave Granny and Grandpa their card from him and then showed Granny the toys he'd bought with him and read to her from the Star Wars books he'd brought. Then it was time for lunch and he got a little bit upset about not having a high chair set up for baby Bella (who he'd left in Downton on his last visit), but soon calmed down and ate his lunch very nicely - we had Roast Lamb.
After lunch we had the tea party for baby Bella (Granny, Andrea, Mr Blobby, Big Teddy and me were guests). This was good fun and we played improvised pass the parcel with Star Wars music on the iPad and using his toy bag - when the music stopped whoever had the bag was able to take a toy of their choice. After this tea party Elliott then helped decorate the Christmas Tree - the third tree he'd helped decorate this year as he pointed out. He did this really well though. After all that it was time to watch some Ben 10 and have tea before bed time. He was in high spirits in general all day with all the Christmas preparations but apart from the high chair incident nothing spilled over into any moments which was brilliant.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for the majority of today. He did get a bit silly just before lunch after we'd arrived in Downton because he wanted to set up the high chair for baby Bella (his doll) - but I asked him not to. However before he got too upset we came up with the compromise of having a tea party for baby Bella after lunch which he embraced.
Activities
In the morning we drove down to Downton to see Granny and Grandpa. On the way through the New Forest we passed Santa Claus on a horse drawn carriage (the horses pulling the carriage had reindeer horns on), so that was very exciting and Elliott thought it was definitely the real Father Christmas being pulled along by reindeer). After we arrived Elliott gave Granny and Grandpa their card from him and then showed Granny the toys he'd bought with him and read to her from the Star Wars books he'd brought. Then it was time for lunch and he got a little bit upset about not having a high chair set up for baby Bella (who he'd left in Downton on his last visit), but soon calmed down and ate his lunch very nicely - we had Roast Lamb.
After lunch we had the tea party for baby Bella (Granny, Andrea, Mr Blobby, Big Teddy and me were guests). This was good fun and we played improvised pass the parcel with Star Wars music on the iPad and using his toy bag - when the music stopped whoever had the bag was able to take a toy of their choice. After this tea party Elliott then helped decorate the Christmas Tree - the third tree he'd helped decorate this year as he pointed out. He did this really well though. After all that it was time to watch some Ben 10 and have tea before bed time. He was in high spirits in general all day with all the Christmas preparations but apart from the high chair incident nothing spilled over into any moments which was brilliant.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday, 21 December 2013
Anakin Skywalker
General
Elliott was good for most of today. After we got back from Andrea's parents house he had a moment but we avoided a full scale strop and he calmed down quickly after being left to his own devices.
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time getting up and watched some Deadly 60. Then we went shopping with Elliott's pocket money and bought some Star Wars figures (Anakin Skywalker on his way to becoming Darth Vader and a Clone Trooper). After we got home we had pizza for lunch which he ate very quickly and nicely.
After lunch we wrote some cards and he wrapped some presents with Andrea while I watched some football. Then we popped over to Andrea's parents where he was really good and we played some dinosaur top trumps. He was also fed quite a few biscuits which might help explain his moment later (which was based on not being the first person through the front door). After we got home we had some rolls for tea, watched some Transformers and bath and bed was smooth with some excellent reading before bed.
Elliott was good for most of today. After we got back from Andrea's parents house he had a moment but we avoided a full scale strop and he calmed down quickly after being left to his own devices.
Activities
In the morning we had a lazy time getting up and watched some Deadly 60. Then we went shopping with Elliott's pocket money and bought some Star Wars figures (Anakin Skywalker on his way to becoming Darth Vader and a Clone Trooper). After we got home we had pizza for lunch which he ate very quickly and nicely.
After lunch we wrote some cards and he wrapped some presents with Andrea while I watched some football. Then we popped over to Andrea's parents where he was really good and we played some dinosaur top trumps. He was also fed quite a few biscuits which might help explain his moment later (which was based on not being the first person through the front door). After we got home we had some rolls for tea, watched some Transformers and bath and bed was smooth with some excellent reading before bed.
Friday, 20 December 2013
Carols in the Mall
General
Elliott was very good after school today and was really sweet and friendly at work. He also got a house point for eating absolutely all his lunch today (fish finger, chips and beans).
Activities
After school we went to work for Carols in the Mall (at Shute End Council Office). Elliott was really good and met some people from work and was friendly. He was good listening to the carols as well although after a while we decided to explore work instead anyway. After we got home we watched some of Return of the Jedi and played with Star Wars toys.
Elliott was very good after school today and was really sweet and friendly at work. He also got a house point for eating absolutely all his lunch today (fish finger, chips and beans).
Activities
After school we went to work for Carols in the Mall (at Shute End Council Office). Elliott was really good and met some people from work and was friendly. He was good listening to the carols as well although after a while we decided to explore work instead anyway. After we got home we watched some of Return of the Jedi and played with Star Wars toys.
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Carols in the playground
General
Elliott had a moment tonight while we were watching the carols because he was shouting while the choir sang, so I took him for a walk to avoid disturbing listening parents and he then became quite upset that he'd missed some of the carol singing.
Activities
Swimming was fun this week as it was the last session so they messed around with really big floats. Then we went to the carols in the playground where he certainly enjoyed seeing Adam and Charlie and they all played football.
Elliott had a moment tonight while we were watching the carols because he was shouting while the choir sang, so I took him for a walk to avoid disturbing listening parents and he then became quite upset that he'd missed some of the carol singing.
Activities
Swimming was fun this week as it was the last session so they messed around with really big floats. Then we went to the carols in the playground where he certainly enjoyed seeing Adam and Charlie and they all played football.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Christmas decorations
General
Elliott was a bit silly at first after school today, running off when asked not to and shouting. Apparently he had a bad day at school and had missed break and been to the office because he, Cody and Josh had been jumping up and peering over toilet cubicles while people went to the toilet. We had a talk and he calmed down and after swimming he was really good. He had sausage and mash for lunch.
Activities
Swimming was really good this week as there were only 3 of them so he got lots of attention and was practicing swimming underwater. After we got home we helped put up the Christmas decorations with Andrea and then he did lots of reading (including his Star Wars Minifigure Encyclopedia). He got ready for bed quite early after tea and read in bed for quite a while with me.
Elliott was a bit silly at first after school today, running off when asked not to and shouting. Apparently he had a bad day at school and had missed break and been to the office because he, Cody and Josh had been jumping up and peering over toilet cubicles while people went to the toilet. We had a talk and he calmed down and after swimming he was really good. He had sausage and mash for lunch.
Activities
Swimming was really good this week as there were only 3 of them so he got lots of attention and was practicing swimming underwater. After we got home we helped put up the Christmas decorations with Andrea and then he did lots of reading (including his Star Wars Minifigure Encyclopedia). He got ready for bed quite early after tea and read in bed for quite a while with me.
Monday, 9 December 2013
Anacondas
General
Elliott was very good after school today. He seemed like he'd had a good day and had a house point in his home reading book for his reading over the weekend. He had jacket potato and cheese for lunch.
Activities
We had quite a relaxed time after school. We played some Connect 4 on the iPad and watched an episode of Deadly 60 about anacondas and giant centipedes (that eat bats). He had cheesy baps with marmite for tea and after tea we did some more homework - writing everybody from this side's birthdays in the right box for the month of the birthday. He did really good reading again tonight as well.
Elliott was very good after school today. He seemed like he'd had a good day and had a house point in his home reading book for his reading over the weekend. He had jacket potato and cheese for lunch.
Activities
We had quite a relaxed time after school. We played some Connect 4 on the iPad and watched an episode of Deadly 60 about anacondas and giant centipedes (that eat bats). He had cheesy baps with marmite for tea and after tea we did some more homework - writing everybody from this side's birthdays in the right box for the month of the birthday. He did really good reading again tonight as well.
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Defender
General
Elliott was good for all of today. The only moment where he got upset was when he suffered quite a nasty scrape in football but that was understandable. It did take him a while to calm down and luckily Natalie had a plaster on hand as this seemed to make a huge difference and move him from being caught up with being upset to being able to calm down.
Activities
In the morning we went to football. it was quite a long session today with optional penalties after the session finished which Elliott wanted to join in with - so overall it was just under 2 hours. Generally he listened well and in the game he played in defence and was very disciplined in staying back - he put in lots of good tackles and passes, and even scored an impressive goal on one of his rare forays forward. After we got home we had pasta with cut up sausages in it (as well as sauce) for lunch and he ate very well again.
After lunch we had a lazy afternoon playing with Star Wars toys and his new Transformer and watching The Smurfs movie. We also did part of his homework, which was cutting out images of balloons with the names of the month on them and sticking them on his homework paper in the right order. He was good at reading their names and pretty much knew the right order already but we practiced it. The next part is to write notable birthdays under the month images for different people's birthdays so I'll do our side tomorrow and hopefully you can do yours on Wednesday (or if you let me know what they are I can do them with him tomorrow). After homework we had tea and a smooth bed time with more excellent reading.
Elliott was good for all of today. The only moment where he got upset was when he suffered quite a nasty scrape in football but that was understandable. It did take him a while to calm down and luckily Natalie had a plaster on hand as this seemed to make a huge difference and move him from being caught up with being upset to being able to calm down.
Activities
In the morning we went to football. it was quite a long session today with optional penalties after the session finished which Elliott wanted to join in with - so overall it was just under 2 hours. Generally he listened well and in the game he played in defence and was very disciplined in staying back - he put in lots of good tackles and passes, and even scored an impressive goal on one of his rare forays forward. After we got home we had pasta with cut up sausages in it (as well as sauce) for lunch and he ate very well again.
After lunch we had a lazy afternoon playing with Star Wars toys and his new Transformer and watching The Smurfs movie. We also did part of his homework, which was cutting out images of balloons with the names of the month on them and sticking them on his homework paper in the right order. He was good at reading their names and pretty much knew the right order already but we practiced it. The next part is to write notable birthdays under the month images for different people's birthdays so I'll do our side tomorrow and hopefully you can do yours on Wednesday (or if you let me know what they are I can do them with him tomorrow). After homework we had tea and a smooth bed time with more excellent reading.
Saturday, 7 December 2013
Switching on Downton's Christmas Tree lights
General
Elliott was very good for all of today, although in the afternoon before we went out he became a little restless, but a change of scene helped change this.
Activities
In the morning we drove over to Salisbury where we went to see the Sladens again. Elliott, Charlie and Alice all played very nicely together and Elliott had a lot of fun. We also had a very successful and calm toy swap (Water Hazard action figure swapped with Charlie's Darth Vader action figure). After a few hours we headed to Granny and Grandpa's where we had a spaghetti bolognese lunch that he ate very nicely.
After lunch we watched Dragons: Defenders of Berk cartoons and then played Connect 4 on the iPad with Granny. As we felt a bit restless we decided to go to Tescos where I got him some tracksuit bottoms for football and he showed Granny some ideas for presents for Christmas. On our way home we drove past lots of people walking through Downton following Santa Claus so we stopped and joined in and watched as Downton's Christmas Tree lights were switched on. We stayed for a little bit after the lights were switched on to listen to some carols and there was a brass band there as well, though we left before they started playing. After we got back we had a smooth bed time and he did some really good reading before bed.
Elliott was very good for all of today, although in the afternoon before we went out he became a little restless, but a change of scene helped change this.
Activities
In the morning we drove over to Salisbury where we went to see the Sladens again. Elliott, Charlie and Alice all played very nicely together and Elliott had a lot of fun. We also had a very successful and calm toy swap (Water Hazard action figure swapped with Charlie's Darth Vader action figure). After a few hours we headed to Granny and Grandpa's where we had a spaghetti bolognese lunch that he ate very nicely.
After lunch we watched Dragons: Defenders of Berk cartoons and then played Connect 4 on the iPad with Granny. As we felt a bit restless we decided to go to Tescos where I got him some tracksuit bottoms for football and he showed Granny some ideas for presents for Christmas. On our way home we drove past lots of people walking through Downton following Santa Claus so we stopped and joined in and watched as Downton's Christmas Tree lights were switched on. We stayed for a little bit after the lights were switched on to listen to some carols and there was a brass band there as well, though we left before they started playing. After we got back we had a smooth bed time and he did some really good reading before bed.
Friday, 6 December 2013
Baby Bella
General
Elliott was good after school today and when we went food shopping he had 3 "chances" before we didn't spend his pocket money on a toy at the end, and he only used up 2 and even then it was quite low level misbehaving to use those chances up. He also said he'd had a good day at school and had got a house point at school for reading.
Activities
After school we went food shopping at Asda and he was really good. After we'd got everything off the shopping list we looked at toys and because he'd only used up 2 "chances" he bought a toy with his pocket money - a baby doll which he's called Baby Bella and who he's been looking after ever since (including putting a seatbelt on her in the car). After shopping we had tea in Asda (his request) and after we got home we played with some Lego before a good bath and bed and some very good reading again.
Elliott was good after school today and when we went food shopping he had 3 "chances" before we didn't spend his pocket money on a toy at the end, and he only used up 2 and even then it was quite low level misbehaving to use those chances up. He also said he'd had a good day at school and had got a house point at school for reading.
Activities
After school we went food shopping at Asda and he was really good. After we'd got everything off the shopping list we looked at toys and because he'd only used up 2 "chances" he bought a toy with his pocket money - a baby doll which he's called Baby Bella and who he's been looking after ever since (including putting a seatbelt on her in the car). After shopping we had tea in Asda (his request) and after we got home we played with some Lego before a good bath and bed and some very good reading again.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Deadly Pole To Pole
General
Elliott was really good after school today. He also said he'd had a good day at school and had eaten chicken and mash for lunch.
Activities
Swimming went well as ever. Afterwards we came home and watched Deadly Pole To Pole on CBBC which he enjoyed and told me all about a big jellyfish. After tea he read both his school books really well and then he asked me to read his book about castles to him.
Elliott was really good after school today. He also said he'd had a good day at school and had eaten chicken and mash for lunch.
Activities
Swimming went well as ever. Afterwards we came home and watched Deadly Pole To Pole on CBBC which he enjoyed and told me all about a big jellyfish. After tea he read both his school books really well and then he asked me to read his book about castles to him.
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