Sports Day 2008

This was Ewan's first initiation into sports day. They had a number of events to get through, parachute, hurdles, sprint, rocket launcher and rob the nest. He did really well at the hurdles and came 1st twice. I think all the reception children should get a medal for sitting down for over an hour whilst eating, watching the dance spectacular and more running events. In all it was a good day, Alicia, Brad and myself went for a gander to show our support and I've met a couple more mums to say Hi too when we meet. I think the kids had fun even though they had had enough by the end of it.

The Bunch

Personally I think we get a little bit tidier every year, not to mention using more space. Gone are the days of babies and spew. We have reached a different milestone, whinging and moaning. That's the kids, not us adults. At least when we whinge we don't usually have a twang about it like the kids do. Anyway that's us for another year.

And another one bites the dust

It is mums birthday today and we all had tea around there on Saturday. It was really nice because the kids ended up eating first and then we did. Even though my two were still annoying, it wasn't that bad. Its always nice when we all get together. (I have to say that because Susy always reads the blog) ha ha ha We got mum a digital photo frame. Its certainly something that I will get one day, they are pretty cool.

The tent is fun

The igloo tent has been a source of amusement. At a cost of $9.95 from IKEA its the best $10 bucks I've spent in ages. It actually unfolds like a tent and is a pretty good size.

Allergy testing

Ewan and Alicia both had allergy testing the other day. It was primarily to see/hope that Ewans nut allergy had reduced. I don't know who I am kidding considering you don't grow out of nut and shell fish allergies. Any we also tested for pollens, weeds and mould.
Results for Ewan: he is still anaphylactic with nuts and will have reactions for pollen, weeds and mould, hence the continual reason why he is always getting sinus infections. Not much to do about this unfortunately other than antihistamines and vapourisers. The usual.
Results for Alicia: she will only have a mild reaction to pollen, weeds etc. NO nut allergies. Thank god.
I have to say that it wasn't the most pleasant experience. Firstly they write numbers on their backs. Both had about 20 numbers a la, 20 things to test. Next they place a drop of the item to be tested on their backs next to the corresponding number and then they scratch (prick) their backs with a needle. Ewan went first and was pretty good until about the 15th needle prick, then he wasn't too happy. Alicia wasn't happy about the numbers being written on her back let only everything else. All I know, is that is takes a lot of guts to restrain your child so they can perform the tests. By the end of the ordeal (2 hours later) I was exhausted and feeling really bad as a mother. Currently there is no other way to test and personally I didn't want to find out the hard way with Alicia as I did with Ewan.
Anyway its over for another 2 years and hopefully next time we won't need to test for so much.

How kids measure their success

We as adults have a different perspective on success for kids than they do. For instance, adults think a success is when kids can feed themselves, walk, talk, you know that type of thing. Alicia had a milestone just the other day. I didn't think it a huge success but who am I to define success. She was excited because she could open a packet of chips by herself........I didn't understand the significance other than, that's one more thing I didn't have to do for her. She thinks she is the beez kneez. Well done Alicia, I can't wait until you can cook tea.

Kindergym is Alicia's gym

Alicia goes to the gym. Well thats what we call it. I have my gym and she has hers. Luckily its not as grueling as mine and involves mainly climbing, jumping, running, crawling, swinging and sliding. She has fun and is getting more game everytime.

What are they doing?

I had just washed the floor and Alicia needed to go to the toilet, so I said she will have to wait until the floor was dry. Blowing the floor dry was Brad's idea. He comes up with some doozies every now and then.

Teddy bears picnic cake

Deirdre did another good job on the cake. It even had little knives, forks and plates. Supplied by Dee. The only thing I had to do was supply some teddies to have a picnic on the cake. Even Jim helped, he cut the mint leaves. Well done guys.

3rd Birthday - Kids party

The theme - Teddy bears picnic. Duration - 2 hours. Food - All eaten. Activities - Pin the heart on the teddy bear and collect the teddy bear paws. Presents - lots of lovely, lovely gifts.

It was nice to meet the parents from the child care centre. When we asked the carers to name a few of Alicia's friends, I didn't think I would get a list that was 8 or more names long???? She only really ever talks about Sophie and at times, their relationship is not what you call good. More like a love, hate relationship. It took the kids a while to warm up to the environment and by the time it was time to go, they were in full swing. Another kids party completed and another theme taken care of.

Can you see the paws in the 4th photo. They could have been a little bigger.

Alicia turns 3

The baby is no longer.....its official. She talks, poops and runs everywhere, not walks. All by herself. She had a couple of birthday parties. Well 3 in total. A get together on her actual birth date. A kids party and a family party. It was a long drawn out process but its nice to catch up with everyone.