Belinda | The Lattimore Acre

There are people with games…..

‘Play School aims to encourage a child to wonder, to think, to feel and to imagine.’

Yesterday was our third Play School concert and it did not disappoint. Alex and Emma took us on an adventure to Prince Big Ted’s castle. Alex was just spectacular…. as always!

This year Ben’s Kindergarten hosted the concert. It was our fundraiser…. YAY!! What an amazing fundraiser. Just another reason why I think Ben goes to the BEST Kindy! Ben’s whole class went to the concert together. Along with his wonderful teachers and many parent and grandparent helpers (Thanks Gamma!). It was just so lovely. Aunty Claire, Hugo and Evie along with Aunty Em, Ollie and Milla joined in the fun.

Ben enjoyed the concert this year – snuggled in my lap, laughing and listening (but no singing or dancing!!). I sang and would have loved to get up and dance! It is no secret that I LOVE PLAY SCHOOL. I don’t think you can be an Early Childhood Teacher and not love it. I really enjoyed sharing this experience with my little man – Big Ted, Jemima and Humpty. It is just something so special. He will probably never know what it meant to me but I will treasure it forever. xoxoxo

Our previous Play School Concerts –

There is a Bear in there…

And a Chair as well…

Linking up with Heather – Life Made Lovely Monday

Week 3 with Jamie – Breakfast…

Porridge, Frozen Fruit Smoothies and Banana & Blueberry French Toast were on the menu this week – I have never really made successful porridge before (not counting microwave porridge, real porridge in a pot!). We love a good smoothy in our house ( but normally get them from Boost Juice). But I do make a mean french toast with thick sliced tomato! But of coarse in true Jamie style his recipes are a little different and always include a twist on what is the ‘norm’.

Andrew and I didn’t really have success with our porridge in class. We didn’t cook it enough and it was a little chewy – Not so pleasant to eat! Jamie’s smoothies have oats and nuts in them. It gives a very different texture. Andrew liked it…. I’m not so sure. But OH MY GOODNESS the french toast is to die for. It is definitely a sometimes food but a french toast sandwich with blueberries and banana….. so good!!!

I was determine not to let the porridge beat me so this morning it was porridge for breakfast. Ben was keen to help – he chopped the banana with his special knife. He did keep asking me to clean his knife but I just kept telling him it was ok…. it was just banana. At one point he wandered off and was found in the bathroom cleaning his knife on his bath towel….ewwww!!! Not sure what he was thinking but we had a little chat about that!! Once the porridge was cooked Ben was not so keen on it anymore and the drama began. We have a rule in our house…… you have to try all new foods!! If you really don’t like them (after five mouthfuls) you don’t have to eat them. We all sat up at the table eating our porridge. Well Andrew and I were eating and Ben was examining his with his magnifying glass! I am sure he was hoping it would miraculously disappear. He did eat all the banana and brown sugar off the top and a little porridge……. will give it another go next week. Andrew and I both loved it!!

Next week Chicken Parmigiana and carrots in a bag ….

What a Blessing xo

Today we celebrated Grace’s Christening – a lovely service, surrounded by people who love her, what a beautifully blessed baby girl xoxo

a sneak peak ….

There are changes happening….. soon!!!

My Turn on Kindy Roster = YAY!

Top 10 Favorites From My Day At Kindy With Ben:

1. I loved watching Ben play with his friends

2. I loved being able to play with Ben and his friends

3. I loved cutting, threading and pasting

4. I loved listening to the children’s conversations

5. I loved chatting to Ben and his friends

6. I loved learning a new song ‘My Hands’

7. I loved seeing how much Ben’s teachers care for him

8. I loved seeing how happy Ben is at Kindy

9. I loved helping Ben’s teachers

10. I loved helping Ben and his friends

I loved everything about my day. Thanks for sharing it with me Ben xo

Mother’s Day

I was a little bit spoilt this Mother’s Day…………

1. Andrew used his new cooking abilities to make poached eggs….YUM!

2. I got a knitty bitties camera strap. I love it!!

3. My Mum gave me ‘My Grandma’s Kitchen‘ by Louise Fulton Keats and Margaret Fulton. It is a fabulous cookbook – amazing illustrations and recipes!! I think Ben will eat nearly everything in it. I am going to make Eggs in ramekins and Apple bircher muesli this weekend.

4. Ben made me a wonderful picture at Kindy. It is my favorite!

5. I got to have a snooze after breakfast!!! (because Ben had me up early to give me my presents!!)

6. Andrew and Ben had been shopping. They went to the Antique Centre. Andrew gave Ben some money to spend and he picked me an old glass bottle and jar. I love them. Thanks boys xoxo

7. Dinner was already cooked …. thanks to cooking classes the previous day!!

8. I got to read my book. It is a fabulous book about one ladies love for her children – her birth children and adopted children. I highly recommend it ‘Love Our Way – A Mother’s Story’ by Julia Rollings.

Thanks so much to by two beautiful boys for putting in the effort to make the day special.

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