Category: Family

Gamma’s Day at KINDY!

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Ben took his Gamma (Grandma) to Kindy today for Under 8’s Day.  Gamma got to meet Ben’s lovely teachers and play with Ben and his friends.  I am not sure Gamma is into climbing on the fort though!!  The teachers had organised lots of lovely activities – kite making, clay modeling, gluing, bubble blowing, spray bottle painting, threading, painting……. Ben made a kite, did some painting but enjoyed playing of the fort the most (his favorite thing in the world!).  All the children and Grandparents shared in a wonderful morning of play and a lovely morning tea.  Our sensitive little petal got upset as the morning came to an end and the children became a little rowdy.  He is now half asleep on the lounge all snug under a blanket.  Thanks to Ben’s teachers and Gamma for a lovely morning xo

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Goodness Me!!!

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What has happened to our four year old?  WOW our beautiful boy has been pushing the boundaries.

Yesterday when he was requested to have a bath he informed me ‘I was a pain in the butt!!’

Today when packing up his toys he threw a toy in the basket but it fell out.  His response was ‘Holly Crap!!’

Then this afternoon when I was getting the cooking utensils out to make lemon cake for afternoon tea he told me to ‘Chop Chop, Quick Sticks, Hurry Up!!’

Lets hope this little phase passes quickly! Lucky his cute xomy name.jpg

Week 4 with Jamie – Chicken….

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I have driven my husband mad this week!  You see our group chose Chicken Parmigiana and carrots in a bag to cook this week.  I was keen to cook the carrots in a bag but Chicken Parmigiana…… you had to be kidding….ewww!!!  I struggled all week with it.  I came to the conclusion I’m not such a great ‘team’ player…… I like things to go my way!!  My concern was ‘why on earth would we be cooking a fatty pub meal?’. Andrew kept telling me that I was just being silly and everything would be fine.  So I went to class this week not really excited about the whole idea of cooking the dreaded Chicken Parmigiana!

Well…… I have to apologize for all my complaining (my poor dear lovely husband….sorry xoxo).   Jamie’s Chicken Parmigiana was indeed fabulous!  A healthy extra tasty version of the fatty pub classic!  And the carrots in a bag…..oh I wish you could have smelt it – carrots, bacon, rosemary, orange zest = mmmmm YUM!  My parents joined us for dinner to share in our genius cooking.  There was not a scrap of anything left on the plates…..licked clean (well not literally)!

I have learnt a few valuable lessons this week (that I already knew anyway).  Jamie always puts an extraordinary twist on recipes and ‘oh Belinda…stop all the carrying on and just enjoy yourself!!’.

Next week – Chilli Con Carne, guacamole and fluffy rice….no complaining here!!

Linking up with Paisley Jade – Things I am loving xo and Heather  – Life Made Lovely Monday xo

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There are people with games…..

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

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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…
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Linking up with Heather – Life Made Lovely Monday

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