Something joyful happened to us this week which makes me very grateful to be alive with this miracle little boy of mine right now. Nicky has been riding his balance bike for years and has been whizzing around on it very well. He seems to have mastered the balance part but we never really got to … [Read more...]
End of year 2018
I think I've been a bit behind posting about things, particularly about my very awesome kid. I am super proud of him and would like to tell you all about his honouring ceremony which actually happened back in November. Also a bit of news about our holiday. They have a very special event at his … [Read more...]
Nicky’s Dental Operation
At the beginning of the year we all trooped off to the dentist for a checkup. I had an awful time at the dental hygienist (two sessions of painful deep cleaning) but it's over! Dear Husband had a tooth pulled and a clean as well. Nicky... well, it was his first time (mom fail, I know...) but as it … [Read more...]
How to make a house out of a box
Nicky has been really sick this past week. One of the ways I know he really isn't himself is that there aren't a whole lot of his creations all over the house. He has basically been coughing in bed and not doing much. Finally, after two visits to the doctor and another antibiotic added into the mix, … [Read more...]
My big boy went to big school
This year marks a change for myself and Nicky. He will no longer be accompanying me every day to school. He has grown up into a Grade R child and is now going to a new school. We are both very excited about this stage but its also bittersweet. I will really miss my Noodle in the long morning … [Read more...]
Paper planes and helicopters
There are all sorts of things Nicky always seems to be busy building. We had just cleared most of the boxes away, and he was still building a house out of cushions and boxes, when we spotted a book at the library called "Flying High" which consisted of a whole bunch of flying objects you could make … [Read more...]
2017 Roundup
I think it's important to record some of the end of year moments in this blog. This year has largely been a good year for us, apart from my father's death. It has been Nicky's last year at school with me and it's bittersweet for us - my little boy is growing up and will be going to big school next … [Read more...]
Oh the things I can do with Boxes!
Nicky loves to create things. He spends a lot of time building lego. But when there is a new box around in the house he just loves to play and build with it, or turn it into something. So lately we have had a few boxes around so I thought I'd do a roundup post of all the fun he's been having with … [Read more...]
Nicky the pirate
Nicky has been busy learning about pirates this past week and he is fascinated with them. At school he made a cute pirate hat and treasure map. I have to hand it to Julia, his teacher, who spent a lot of time burning the edges of each of the maps and making them authentically yellow with tea … [Read more...]
The adventures of Parrot and Zebra
Parrot and Zebra are two bath toys that I have been meaning to write about for some time. They are special little plastic friends Nicky has been playing with for years and they hold a special place in our hearts. They are also a means to play out any stories or issues Nicky is dealing with and they … [Read more...]