Nicky watches a lot of how to / building kind of videos and recently got it into his head that he wants to make slime. So I went over to crafter blogger Rebecca's blog (In these Stillettos) and tried out this recipe. We had lots of fun with the slime... right up until the time it landed on the … [Read more...]
Nicky’s creativity with his toys
I'm always interested in the way Nicky interacts with his toys. I've always believed in the therapeutic benefit of play too, and the way kids act out things or emotions through their games. Lately there has been rather a lot happening in our family and it has been curious for me to see how Nicky has … [Read more...]
When Lego Becomes Art: The Art of the Brick Exhibit
We celebrated Freedom Day today with my parents at "The Art of the Brick" exhibit at the Zone, Rosebank. This is the kind of thing where the adults enjoy the art work and the child enjoys playing with the actual lego at the end. This is why it is an excellent trip for families of all age … [Read more...]
Nicky can slide!
It's been interesting watching my son develop skills in his own way, and learning to slide has shown me again a glimpse into his distinctive personality. Nicky and I were both late walkers. I only walked at 19 months, while Nicky beat me at 17 months. I think we are both the kind of people who … [Read more...]
Attempts to Get Fit at Forty
Somewhere along the line four decades of my life have gone by and I am turning forty! I have no big plans for my birthday other than to maybe go somewhere nice with Nicky (like a park or something) and have Chinese for supper and watch Revenge which comes back to our screens. I'm just going to take … [Read more...]
Cleaning Up Cresta
Entering a shopping mall with a toddler may be challenging enough when you need to keep them beside you and out of danger (theirs and other people's). Find out in this post how much more interesting the situation becomes when you throw a toy mop into the mix. . . We often like to go out for … [Read more...]
Things I Like to Put in my Truck
Nicky received a very special gift for his first birthday from his grandfather. It was a bright red metal truck. My DH received this for his second birthday, so it is kind of a family heirloom. You can see pictures of two year old DH playing with it and read more about NIcky's first birthday … [Read more...]