Nicky will be going back to school next week and I thought I'd write a post to record a bit more about how we have been handling lockdown and the little adventures he has been having with his fluffy toys. He recently did have two weeks of school and then school was closed again. During this … [Read more...]
Nicky turns 8
This very special boy of mine turned eight! I am so super proud of him. He has completely adapted to doing his school work at home and accepted that it wouldn't be a normal sort of birthday, without a big party. But we did have a very special day. Nicky was very specific about what he wanted on … [Read more...]
Life under Lockdown
These are strange times that we are living in. A virus has spread itself around the world and like many other countries, South Africans are called to stay at home so that it does not spread. While hospitals around the world battle the virus, and we all try and keep our distance, myself and Nicky … [Read more...]
That time I was expecting rockets and got vultures instead
I've recently started a new online teaching job teaching kids. I'm really enjoying it and it's fun to be back with the little people. I'm still keeping the other adult job as well as a back up but this one is a lot more fun. I get to pull out all of Nicky's toys and my alphabet flashcards and be a … [Read more...]
Nicky starts Grade One
My very special boy has started big school! He is growing up in so many ways I thought I would mark this milestone with a special post in tribute to him. Nicky was very excited about starting school. He tried on the uniform and sports clothes beforehand and he looked super smart. The day … [Read more...]
The moving chronicles
So.. I've been a bit quite on the blog, but I wanted to take note of this monumental occasion of moving. Apparently moving is a pretty stressful life event - according to one study, it tops divorce or break up. And let's just add in death of a spouse into the mix, together with packing up the … [Read more...]
Water and go cart fun at the Nerf Fest
So we didn't actually shoot any Nerf guns at the Nerf event at the GOG Lifestyle Park in Johannesburg (Lanseria) but Nicky did have fun in the water and go carting around. Nicky also insisted on having an ice cream and smoothies. In other news we have found a … [Read more...]
A Decision
I still remember the tenth of October last year as if it were yesterday. All morning at work I had a very uneasy feeling. My stomach was tied in knots. But I didn't quite know why. When I got to the hospital that afternoon it became clearer. There was definitely something wrong with Brett. … [Read more...]
Nicky’s mini athletics day
This post will have lots of pictures! Nicky rode his bike for a mini athletics day and also did some activities throwing javelin, doing a long jump and a high jump too. Then he did some sprints! … [Read more...]
Grandpa’s 80th birthday celebration
Reaching 80 years is certainly cause for celebration so when Brett's father had his big day all the family gathered around to celebrate. Nicky has had such a good time this weekend playing with his cousins, I hardly saw him. On Saturday we went on a trip to look at a lovely house and Nicky … [Read more...]