It really seems that just yesterday Nicky was just a little baba crawling around. Today he is a Grade Two pupil who has done so well in the past year, despite all that Covid has thrown at us. Last year this time we celebrated by ourselves and some fluffy toys. This year we had a very small party … [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...]
Nicky’s 7th birthday Star Wars Lego Party
We had a special celebration for Nicky on his 7th birthday. Nicky has been playing a lot of Star Wars Lego Xbox games lately and watching some of the movies too. So we decided to have a Star Wars Lego party. In the lead up to his birthday Nicky was really not well. He was a snot nosed feverish … [Read more...]
Nicholas turns Six: Hot Wheels Party at the Junior Traffic Centre
Nicky has wanted a Hot Wheels party for a long time so we made that desire a reality at his sixth birthday party. He loves those cars so much and enjoys rolling them all over the house and building tracks everywhere too. We also decided to have the party at the Junior Traffic Centre near us since we … [Read more...]
Nicky turns 5! Space Party!
I'm feeling profoundly grateful that I have a little five year old boy in my life. He brings me joy in so many ways, and he has been counting the days down to his birthday and to his space party. So of course we had to have a celebration. On the day of his actual birthday he went around saying … [Read more...]
Nicky’s Train Party
I can't believe how grown up my little boy is. Four years old. What a milestone. We celebrated with a train party. It was so special that this year he was in school and we had a birthday circle. Both his teacher and I did it together. Nicky had a globe and walked around the "sun" candle four … [Read more...]
Nicky’s Second Birthday Truck / Construction Party
Nicholas is TWO! My little baby is becoming a more independent toddler every day. He is asserting his will. Even his language is improving. He often copies words that I say. Translation of some of the words he has been saying: Ai! (waving hand) = Bye! Boo! (Pointing above) = Moon! In any … [Read more...]
Nicky’s First Birthday
Last year this time I was sitting in hospital with a tiny baby. Nicky has since tripled his weight and is now 9.95kg! We celebrated the passing of his first year with a Winnie the Pooh themed party. My in laws were also here to help (and bake) which contributed to a fantastic time. He … [Read more...]