General
Elliott was very good all day with the only hint of a strop coming when it was time to leave Monkey Mates, but he quickly realised Milly was leaving too and so calmed down.
Activities
We spent the morning in the house playing and relaxing. We watched some television (mainly Wipeout), read some books, played with some cars and did some alphabet recognition.
In the afternoon we met up with Dave, Milly and Elsie Allen at Monkey Mates soft play in Wokingham. This was an absolute blast and he went on the fastest and longest slide for the first time ever (with me). Him and Milly were getting on really well, the only slight problem being he was a bit too quick and energetic for her even though she's a year older!
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Roundabout
General
Elliott was good all day today. A couple of times he started looking like he might throw a strop because he didn't want to do what I was asking, but a mixture of explanation and incentive managed to move him forward on these occasions.
Activities
We went to Reading in the morning where we visited Waterstones and the library. We did a lot of reading! We also had a quick look in some other shops with toys and had a go on the roundabout in the middle of town for children which he really enjoyed.
In the afternoon we went to The Look Out where Andrea joined us for about an hour and a half. We did some playing outside in the adventure playgrounds and then went inside for tea. He was really good and didn't seem phased by Andrea at all and they seemed to be getting on really naturally as with any other friend I've introduced to him. Basically it was all really easy and not big dealy. Andrea and I kept any physical affection to a minimum but we did display some when we said hello and goodbye as think it is best for him to know from the start when someone is a bit more than a friend for me - but also think that can be introduced quite slowly and subtly.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good all day today. A couple of times he started looking like he might throw a strop because he didn't want to do what I was asking, but a mixture of explanation and incentive managed to move him forward on these occasions.
Activities
We went to Reading in the morning where we visited Waterstones and the library. We did a lot of reading! We also had a quick look in some other shops with toys and had a go on the roundabout in the middle of town for children which he really enjoyed.
In the afternoon we went to The Look Out where Andrea joined us for about an hour and a half. We did some playing outside in the adventure playgrounds and then went inside for tea. He was really good and didn't seem phased by Andrea at all and they seemed to be getting on really naturally as with any other friend I've introduced to him. Basically it was all really easy and not big dealy. Andrea and I kept any physical affection to a minimum but we did display some when we said hello and goodbye as think it is best for him to know from the start when someone is a bit more than a friend for me - but also think that can be introduced quite slowly and subtly.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday, 9 January 2012
Coral Reef
General
Elliott was really good today, so very grateful for your work dealing with naugtiness the day before.
Activities
We went shopping in the morning and also did some running around.
In the afternoon we went to Coral Reef, Braknell swimming and had a really good time. Lots of laughing and fun and his swimming with arm bands is getting really good, lots of leg kicking and splashing. He's still a bit afraid there sometimes of the more shower based features, but at one point he did get splashed and found it funny so I that was good.
Elliott was really good today, so very grateful for your work dealing with naugtiness the day before.
Activities
We went shopping in the morning and also did some running around.
In the afternoon we went to Coral Reef, Braknell swimming and had a really good time. Lots of laughing and fun and his swimming with arm bands is getting really good, lots of leg kicking and splashing. He's still a bit afraid there sometimes of the more shower based features, but at one point he did get splashed and found it funny so I that was good.
Monday, 2 January 2012
Wildlife at Theale
General
Elliott was naughty getting dressed again today - it took him about 25 minutes to put on his final sock and in the end I resorted to a time out to get him to put it on. Other than that he was really good today.
Activities
We went to a nature reserve in Theale around a lake for a walk just before lunch. This was really good and he was quite interested in some of the wildlife - particularly some kind of bird of prey that was hovering really close to us at one point before it dived into the undergrowth to catch something. We also went past quite a few dogs during our walk and he was quite relaxed about them, apart form one really big dog, but that was quite scary looking.
After the walk we went for lunch in big Sainsburys and he was really good. Then we had a quick look around Sainsburys before heading home where we played and watched the Cbeebies Cinderella panotmime. We also did some alphabet practice, with E featuring a lot.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was naughty getting dressed again today - it took him about 25 minutes to put on his final sock and in the end I resorted to a time out to get him to put it on. Other than that he was really good today.
Activities
We went to a nature reserve in Theale around a lake for a walk just before lunch. This was really good and he was quite interested in some of the wildlife - particularly some kind of bird of prey that was hovering really close to us at one point before it dived into the undergrowth to catch something. We also went past quite a few dogs during our walk and he was quite relaxed about them, apart form one really big dog, but that was quite scary looking.
After the walk we went for lunch in big Sainsburys and he was really good. Then we had a quick look around Sainsburys before heading home where we played and watched the Cbeebies Cinderella panotmime. We also did some alphabet practice, with E featuring a lot.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday, 1 January 2012
Look Out it's 2012
General
Elliott was really good all day today.
Activities
In the morning we went to The Look Out and did indoor exhibits and outdoor playgrounds. It was really good - nice and quiet - and Elliott made friends with another boy about his age - Oliver. He was playing with him really nicely and at one point taking it in turns with him to jump on the coloured lights.
After lunch we played at home - lots of different games including snap, cars and some catching.
Elliott was really good all day today.
Activities
In the morning we went to The Look Out and did indoor exhibits and outdoor playgrounds. It was really good - nice and quiet - and Elliott made friends with another boy about his age - Oliver. He was playing with him really nicely and at one point taking it in turns with him to jump on the coloured lights.
After lunch we played at home - lots of different games including snap, cars and some catching.
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