General
Elliott was sick twice during the morning, though imbetween bouts he seemed quite happy. After being sick the second time he said he felt much better and asked for something to eat. So I gave him some dry Shreddies and he kept these down and so we had some more for tea as well. He was really good all day.
Activities
We spent all day in the house watching television, playing Sonic racing and playing with toys. We did venture out to the shop to get some toilet rolls late afternoon and I think he enjoyed a change of scene as by that time he seemed much better.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Monday, 13 February 2012
Rivermead swimming
General
Elliott was good for all the day except for when it was bath time. He procrastinated a lot, and then basically threw a huge strop which finished with him being really worked up. I stayed calm but firm that it was bath time and after he started really getting frustrated and crying and stepped out of the room for a bit but kept an eye on him. In the end I came back in and gave him some cuddles and after he calmed down he was totally fine and got on with things.
Activities
More playing, reading and colouring in the house in the morning. More trains and a bit of Sonic, though he managed to delete his licence on my iPhone as well so was a bit frustrated at lack of car choice, but seemed to understand when I explained he needed to race more to be able to afford to unlock the cars again. Bit more Ben 10 as well, but managed to switch him to Octonauts in the evening (for my sanity more than anything!)
In the afternoon we went to Rivermead for swimming for a change. It was really good there, not sure if it was because it's half term but they had lots of floats out and some balls as well. He was a bit nervous at first as it was really busy, but once we got in he warmed up and he really enjoyed playing catch in the pool and was giggling loads and loads. They also had a little slide he went down loads. We did a little bit of "proper" swimming and he was trying breast stroke arms a little bit, but mainly doggy paddle.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all the day except for when it was bath time. He procrastinated a lot, and then basically threw a huge strop which finished with him being really worked up. I stayed calm but firm that it was bath time and after he started really getting frustrated and crying and stepped out of the room for a bit but kept an eye on him. In the end I came back in and gave him some cuddles and after he calmed down he was totally fine and got on with things.
Activities
More playing, reading and colouring in the house in the morning. More trains and a bit of Sonic, though he managed to delete his licence on my iPhone as well so was a bit frustrated at lack of car choice, but seemed to understand when I explained he needed to race more to be able to afford to unlock the cars again. Bit more Ben 10 as well, but managed to switch him to Octonauts in the evening (for my sanity more than anything!)
In the afternoon we went to Rivermead for swimming for a change. It was really good there, not sure if it was because it's half term but they had lots of floats out and some balls as well. He was a bit nervous at first as it was really busy, but once we got in he warmed up and he really enjoyed playing catch in the pool and was giggling loads and loads. They also had a little slide he went down loads. We did a little bit of "proper" swimming and he was trying breast stroke arms a little bit, but mainly doggy paddle.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Palmer Park
General
Elliott was good for all the day.
Activities
In the morning we played at home. We did some brio trains, some reading and letter recognition, some colouring in (though this wasn't hugely successful), some playing with dinosaurs and some Ben 10 watching (series 1).
In the afternoon we went to Palmer Park for some scootering and playing on the play equipment. By chance we also discovered there was a really nice little play cafe in the park which was brilliant. There were lots of other children there as there was a birthday part but he got over any shyness really quickly and had a great time playing and socialising. There weren't that many toys, but there were enough and also lots of costumes so he dressed up as Buzz Lightyear with some great photo opportunities with Buttons.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all the day.
Activities
In the morning we played at home. We did some brio trains, some reading and letter recognition, some colouring in (though this wasn't hugely successful), some playing with dinosaurs and some Ben 10 watching (series 1).
In the afternoon we went to Palmer Park for some scootering and playing on the play equipment. By chance we also discovered there was a really nice little play cafe in the park which was brilliant. There were lots of other children there as there was a birthday part but he got over any shyness really quickly and had a great time playing and socialising. There weren't that many toys, but there were enough and also lots of costumes so he dressed up as Buzz Lightyear with some great photo opportunities with Buttons.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Oxford castle
General
Elliott was good for all the day apart from putting his coat on before we went out to the Station. He kept taking his coat off and not wanting to wear it, so we went back to the house for a time out in the end and then he was fine after that (missed our the train we were hoping to get though).
We also have Buttons the Bear from pre-school this weekend again, so that's good fun.
Activities
In the morning we went to big Tescos to do some shopping and look at some potential birthday presents. He was really good and we had quite a lot of fun choosing things.
After lunch we went on the train to Oxford with Andrea (who we met on the way to the station) for the afternoon. Apart from being silly about wearing his coat on the way to the station he was really good - he was a bit shy at first but soon warmed up. He really enjoyed the train ride and when we got to Oxford we had some tea and cake in a cafe by the castle there. Then we had a quick look at the castle before we wandered around Oxford popping in to some toy and book shops, etc.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Elliott was good for all the day apart from putting his coat on before we went out to the Station. He kept taking his coat off and not wanting to wear it, so we went back to the house for a time out in the end and then he was fine after that (missed our the train we were hoping to get though).
We also have Buttons the Bear from pre-school this weekend again, so that's good fun.
Activities
In the morning we went to big Tescos to do some shopping and look at some potential birthday presents. He was really good and we had quite a lot of fun choosing things.
After lunch we went on the train to Oxford with Andrea (who we met on the way to the station) for the afternoon. Apart from being silly about wearing his coat on the way to the station he was really good - he was a bit shy at first but soon warmed up. He really enjoyed the train ride and when we got to Oxford we had some tea and cake in a cafe by the castle there. Then we had a quick look at the castle before we wandered around Oxford popping in to some toy and book shops, etc.
To see photos of today visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/elliottsweekends/.
Monday, 6 February 2012
Relaxing day
General
Elliott was really good all day.
Activities
We spent the morning playing in the house. We did some Sonic, some playing with cars and some watching television.
After lunch we went into Reading for a nose about and to look at potential Birthday presents. This was good fun and he was really well behaved.
Elliott was really good all day.
Activities
We spent the morning playing in the house. We did some Sonic, some playing with cars and some watching television.
After lunch we went into Reading for a nose about and to look at potential Birthday presents. This was good fun and he was really well behaved.
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