General
Elliott was a little tired today but he was also really good. I thought he might get upset at small things today due to his tiredness but he didn't at all.
Activities
In the morning he woke up at 6am in the tent needing the toilet so we got up and went to the toilet and once he was up that was it. So we headed back to the conference centre and played with some toys for a while before deciding to head out of Gilwell Park and look for some early breakfast. Eventually we came across a MacDonalds in the car and we both had bacon rolls and orange juice. Then we headed back to Gilwell Park and by the time we got there everyone was beginning to get up so we went to breakfast there with them and he had some toast and more orange juice. After breakfast we deconstructed the tents, said goodbye and headed home where we had sandwiches for lunch (Elliott had honey sandwiches).
After lunch we had some lazy time before heading over to Andrea's parents - Elliott riding his bike over. Harry and Jack Jenkins were also visiting and the boys played together in the garden. When we got home after our visit it was time for tea and Elliott had chicken nuggets and chips before bath time, some iPad and some reading (he chose his "Where's Wally" book tonight).
Sunday, 24 May 2015
Saturday, 23 May 2015
Gilwell Park
General
Elliott was really good today. Just before football he didn't want to go again, even though he'd done so well last week, but as soon as we got in to the car he started really looking forward to it and talking about how many goals he was going to school.
Activities
Football went well, though not as well as last week. He played the whole first half as striker and created a number of chances that were on target but saved by quite a good goalkeeper. At times he didn't quite know where he should be standing or running to but he did a lot of running around and was unlucky not to get more reward. In the second half his goalkeeping was pretty good and a definite improvement on when he kept goal in training. Unfortunately Panthers lost due to letting in a lot of goals directly from goal kicks but it was really good to see none of the boys seem down hearted and afterwards Elliott had clearly enjoyed the game. After we got home we packed for Matt Hyde's 40th celebration and set off for Gilwell Park (scouting headquarters) where it was being held. On our way we stopped at services and Elliott had a Burger King hamburger meal for late lunch..
After lunch we drove the final 15 minutes to Gilwell Park and after we arrived found our camping field, parked up and put up our tent. Elliott helped me with pegging the tent and also with getting the inflatable mattress ready. After the tent was set up we headed over to the conference centre where the party was being held. There was an indoors with tables, a bar and a dancing area and an outdoors with lots of activities for the children and a hog roast. There was archery with instructors, golf with soft balls, football, big Connect 4 and Jenga and lots of other games. Elliott had a go at archery and enjoyed it:
He really enjoyed playing with all the other children there including Lucas Dawson, Reuben Hyde and Finn Griffiths (Paddy and Rachel's son). He also made particularly good friends with Henry Black's partner Petra's son Thomas who was the same age as him - sample quote from Thomas "hello, we're both really fast but I'm just a little bit faster than Elliott". It was a very sociable evening:
They all did a lot of running around together, some sharing of Minecraft hints and tips on various devices and later in the evening they even did some dancing in the disco. When it was time for bed he was really good and said good night quickly and we headed for the tent where he slept ok, but perhaps not as well as sometimes. However he was really excited about camping and enjoyed being in the tent.
Elliott was really good today. Just before football he didn't want to go again, even though he'd done so well last week, but as soon as we got in to the car he started really looking forward to it and talking about how many goals he was going to school.
Activities
Football went well, though not as well as last week. He played the whole first half as striker and created a number of chances that were on target but saved by quite a good goalkeeper. At times he didn't quite know where he should be standing or running to but he did a lot of running around and was unlucky not to get more reward. In the second half his goalkeeping was pretty good and a definite improvement on when he kept goal in training. Unfortunately Panthers lost due to letting in a lot of goals directly from goal kicks but it was really good to see none of the boys seem down hearted and afterwards Elliott had clearly enjoyed the game. After we got home we packed for Matt Hyde's 40th celebration and set off for Gilwell Park (scouting headquarters) where it was being held. On our way we stopped at services and Elliott had a Burger King hamburger meal for late lunch..
After lunch we drove the final 15 minutes to Gilwell Park and after we arrived found our camping field, parked up and put up our tent. Elliott helped me with pegging the tent and also with getting the inflatable mattress ready. After the tent was set up we headed over to the conference centre where the party was being held. There was an indoors with tables, a bar and a dancing area and an outdoors with lots of activities for the children and a hog roast. There was archery with instructors, golf with soft balls, football, big Connect 4 and Jenga and lots of other games. Elliott had a go at archery and enjoyed it:
He really enjoyed playing with all the other children there including Lucas Dawson, Reuben Hyde and Finn Griffiths (Paddy and Rachel's son). He also made particularly good friends with Henry Black's partner Petra's son Thomas who was the same age as him - sample quote from Thomas "hello, we're both really fast but I'm just a little bit faster than Elliott". It was a very sociable evening:
They all did a lot of running around together, some sharing of Minecraft hints and tips on various devices and later in the evening they even did some dancing in the disco. When it was time for bed he was really good and said good night quickly and we headed for the tent where he slept ok, but perhaps not as well as sometimes. However he was really excited about camping and enjoyed being in the tent.
Friday, 22 May 2015
Disco
General
Elliott was good after school today and excited about the disco. He had fish and chips for lunch.
Activities
After school we went home for some tea and to get changed for the disco. Elliott chose to wear his Brazil football shirt for the disco which was a good choice as the hall got quite hot with lot of them dancing / running about. He had toast with honey for tea. Then we set off for the disco. I helped out in the hall for the first 2 discos and during the first disco Elliott was able to wait for his disco with some other year 2 and 3 children waiting for the second disco while their parents helped with the first year 1 disco. I did get the chance to go and make sure he was fine while waiting and he was enjoying socialising. Then it was time for his disco and he had a lot of fun with Charlie, Adam, Isaac, Kerry, another Adam and a few others I don't know so well. He did bump his nose at one point in an accidental clash but after some brief time in the quiet area recovering with a first aid lady checking his nose he was straight back for more. He used a lot of his street dance moves! After the end of his disco we headed straight home as time was getting on and after 10 minutes of winding down playing Thunderbirds with his toys he went straight to bed without a bath (due to the late hour). He's agreed to have a bath after football tomorrow.
Elliott was good after school today and excited about the disco. He had fish and chips for lunch.
Activities
After school we went home for some tea and to get changed for the disco. Elliott chose to wear his Brazil football shirt for the disco which was a good choice as the hall got quite hot with lot of them dancing / running about. He had toast with honey for tea. Then we set off for the disco. I helped out in the hall for the first 2 discos and during the first disco Elliott was able to wait for his disco with some other year 2 and 3 children waiting for the second disco while their parents helped with the first year 1 disco. I did get the chance to go and make sure he was fine while waiting and he was enjoying socialising. Then it was time for his disco and he had a lot of fun with Charlie, Adam, Isaac, Kerry, another Adam and a few others I don't know so well. He did bump his nose at one point in an accidental clash but after some brief time in the quiet area recovering with a first aid lady checking his nose he was straight back for more. He used a lot of his street dance moves! After the end of his disco we headed straight home as time was getting on and after 10 minutes of winding down playing Thunderbirds with his toys he went straight to bed without a bath (due to the late hour). He's agreed to have a bath after football tomorrow.
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Gogos
General
Elliott was really good after school today. He had chicken pasta bake for lunch.
Activities
We went straight to swimming where Elliott really seemed to be trying hard. After swimming he had a shower again and then we came home and watched the latest Thunderbirds episode (for the third time for him he said!) Then he had wraps with cheese for tea before he played Thunderbirds. After playing we counted how much pocket money he had and bought some gogos with it from eBay. Then he got changed in to his pyjamas, brushed his teeth and then read his school book "The Ghost House" before bed time.
Elliott was really good after school today. He had chicken pasta bake for lunch.
Activities
We went straight to swimming where Elliott really seemed to be trying hard. After swimming he had a shower again and then we came home and watched the latest Thunderbirds episode (for the third time for him he said!) Then he had wraps with cheese for tea before he played Thunderbirds. After playing we counted how much pocket money he had and bought some gogos with it from eBay. Then he got changed in to his pyjamas, brushed his teeth and then read his school book "The Ghost House" before bed time.
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Catchy ball
General
Elliott seemed quite tired after school today and said that he'd almost fallen asleep in his maths lesson and his teacher had said he should try and get more sleep. He got a little upset before bed time because I wouldn't let him have any iPad of iPhone screen time before bed time to try and help him get better sleep. He hasn't been waking me up until between 6.30am and 7am over the weekend, but I'm wondering if he might be waking earlier than that and amusing himself. He was good overall though and had sweet chicken for lunch.
Activities
After school it was straight to swimming where Elliott did really well and swam on his back a whole length. He had a shower at swimming after the lesson. On our way home we stopped at a local park where he played on the equipment and we played catchy ball. Then h had ham and cheese on toast for tea before he watched Ben 10 Omniverse and read more of his Minecraft book. Then just before bed time he got upset about not being able to use the iPad or iPhone but we talked about winding down better before bed time so he can have better quality sleep and be less tired.
Elliott seemed quite tired after school today and said that he'd almost fallen asleep in his maths lesson and his teacher had said he should try and get more sleep. He got a little upset before bed time because I wouldn't let him have any iPad of iPhone screen time before bed time to try and help him get better sleep. He hasn't been waking me up until between 6.30am and 7am over the weekend, but I'm wondering if he might be waking earlier than that and amusing himself. He was good overall though and had sweet chicken for lunch.
Activities
After school it was straight to swimming where Elliott did really well and swam on his back a whole length. He had a shower at swimming after the lesson. On our way home we stopped at a local park where he played on the equipment and we played catchy ball. Then h had ham and cheese on toast for tea before he watched Ben 10 Omniverse and read more of his Minecraft book. Then just before bed time he got upset about not being able to use the iPad or iPhone but we talked about winding down better before bed time so he can have better quality sleep and be less tired.
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