I realise I have been quiet lately, I don't even know when I last posted. I've been playing with Instagram lately, here's a couple of my favourites. :-)
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Gorgeous Weather
We've been so lucky lately, here in NE Scotland at least. The weather has been gorgeous, lots of sun, relative warmth, and lots of playing outside!
We're lucky enough to have a brand new park here. Unlike many parks, it has something for all ages. All of the kids really enjoy it there.
I'm not entirely sure about the flooring choice though... we had wood chip at the park outside our last house, and pretty quickly with the elements of wind and children, it was everywhere! In gardens, on the street, basically everywhere but the park. It ended up having to be replaced. As this park is in a fairly windy spot I just don't think it's a great idea, but at least it's not going to end up in my garden this time. :)
Maia loves to climb, she has no fear at all! She will just drop down from her perch here on this rope ladder, and drop to the ground. She also climbs up to the big slide, which is no mean feat for a 2 year old.
Here they are, ready to go to the park! All on their bikes. Cora and Calvin keep asking if Daddy and I can get bikes. We'd both like to, but the problem is Maia - we're not sure what we would do with her as she's not old enough to keep up with us on a bike. Will have to think more about that dilemma!
Here they are at the top of the big slide, waving down at me! Why do kids always love being taller than us? :)
My sweet 'baby' enjoying a rocking toy. I just love this little blonde haired blue eyed girl!
We're lucky enough to have a brand new park here. Unlike many parks, it has something for all ages. All of the kids really enjoy it there.
I'm not entirely sure about the flooring choice though... we had wood chip at the park outside our last house, and pretty quickly with the elements of wind and children, it was everywhere! In gardens, on the street, basically everywhere but the park. It ended up having to be replaced. As this park is in a fairly windy spot I just don't think it's a great idea, but at least it's not going to end up in my garden this time. :)
Maia loves to climb, she has no fear at all! She will just drop down from her perch here on this rope ladder, and drop to the ground. She also climbs up to the big slide, which is no mean feat for a 2 year old.
Here they are, ready to go to the park! All on their bikes. Cora and Calvin keep asking if Daddy and I can get bikes. We'd both like to, but the problem is Maia - we're not sure what we would do with her as she's not old enough to keep up with us on a bike. Will have to think more about that dilemma!
Here they are at the top of the big slide, waving down at me! Why do kids always love being taller than us? :)
My sweet 'baby' enjoying a rocking toy. I just love this little blonde haired blue eyed girl!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Deer Abbey
This is a favourite place for my kids. They can climb and explore. This visit is the first time they've been interested really in what all the rooms of the Abbey were for. Unfortunately our visit was cut short by the biting wind but I know we will be back here later in the year, it's the perfect picnic spot.
My Little Tomboy
She got this outfit that used to belong to her big brother. She absolutely loves it! It's odd to me, having a tomboy, because Cora has always been so girly. At barely turned one year old we got a bag of clothes given to us for her, I still remember her joy at all the pretty dresses inside. She started stripping off to try everything on. Maia dotes on her big brother though. They both love her but Calvin is the one who looks out for her. I love watching the various relationships between them all.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Satrosphere
A few weeks ago we had a home ed meet at the local science centre, Satrosphere. It's small, but fun, the kids certainly enjoyed themselves and we spent a good few hours there.
Here's a few pictures:
Calvin and a friend enjoying the shadow screen. You press a button and strike a pose, a bright flash captures your shadow on the screen for 10-15 seconds. This provided much entertainment!
My friend's little girl cuddling up in the soft play area. She made herself a bed!
Cora playing with the recycling plant emulator. You have to put in the right things to balance the emissions.
Cora blowing huge bubbles inside the tube to the right.
More of the recycling - sorry for the order of photos, I swear I uploaded them in order but Blogger's mobile app has a weird way of arranging things!
Cora helping her little friend blow bubbles.
Maia watching a video about life in the future.
Cora and her friend watching the videos of the future.
There are lots more things I didn't get pictures of. A firm favourite was the skeleton bike - you ride it and the skeleton's movements shadow your own! For anyone local, Satrosphere has a home educator's rate, you just need to say you HE and adults get in free with their children.
"No School, No Problemo!"
Cora came out with this shirt on today. I have no idea where she got it from, but it's certainly very fitting - though probably not how it was originally intended! I would really love to get them "free range child" shirts.
First Day at Playgroup
Today was Maia's first day. She did great! Didn't even ask for me. She asked to make a "baby dolphin" so that's what she came home with. She's going to go once a week so that I can teach Cora and Calvin to swim. I'm looking forward to spending some time with just them. :-)
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