I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I know we did. I think the best part was being able to draw it out, so that we have been celebrating not just on the actual day but over time with loved ones and spreading the presents out. The trampoline has been a big hit. We have been … [Read more...]
We met Barney today! (Thanks @SharonVW @MamaMagicSA)
These days I seem to be very lucky with winning competitions on blogs. I won a meet and greet with Barney through the Blessed Barrenness, Sharon van Wyk. I've actually been keen to go to the Mama Magic Show just to check out all the cool things for toddlers. This show is not just limited to … [Read more...]
Montessori Around the House
You don't have to have all the Montessori materials to use her philosophy in your home. I have been noticing what my toddler is doing around the house and can see how it slots in with at least two of her different categories. 1) Practical Life: Practical life is just as it suggests, the normal … [Read more...]
Driving Toy Cars Under Objects
Nicky loves anything with wheels, but for him there is more to playing with them than moving them back and forth. One of his favourite things to do with cars is to drive them under various objects. He will stand next to furniture that is the right height and line all his cars and trucks up. This … [Read more...]
Toddlers and Balls – My little rugby player
There is something that Nicky loves almost as much as he loves wheels and that is - BALLS! He loves to kick, throw and enjoy playing with balls. He will often come to me with his ball, wanting me to kick with him. Recently I have noticed there is a lot of seriousness going on when he kicks … [Read more...]
Hunting For Trucks (Not Easter Eggs)
Happy Easter everyone! I hope you had a super weekend! On Friday we did not do much (apart from shopping and laundry) as DH had to work. On Saturday we went to the Rand Easter Show. We first went to a motor display where the cars did drifting and even went on their sides! Nicky stood on the … [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...]
Oh, The Things I Can Do With Mom’s Plastic Containers
Nicky has his own personal cupboard in the kitchen. It keeps him occupied when I am busy cooking or doing dishes. Here is a list of what he gets up to with them. Of course there are probably more things I could be missing. 1) Throwing. This is the first thing he normally does. Always fun. … [Read more...]
How my son is communicating through objects
It would probably be true to say that the majority of the communication between parent and toddler consists of a number of grunts - "My truck is stuck, please help me!" and cries - "I just woke up, please feed me!" But every now and then I am struck by something special that Nicky does, in this case … [Read more...]