Nicholas
Daniel
I must be the luckiest mom in the world!Sunday, 13 December 2009
Friday, 11 December 2009
Daniel Week 25
Daniel absolutely loves bath time, it doesn't matter what mood he is in, it always puts a smile on his face. He knows what we mean when we say 'splash' and 'kick' because he responds with great enthusiasm. The clever boy has even worked out how to make a the lobster's bucket spin and he explodes with excitement everytime.
Daniel has become quite dextrous lately. He is good at picking things up and controlling them. His concentrating face is so cute. He has also discovered the delights of cause and effect and loves dropping things for me to pick up.
Daniel has become fascinated with his toes and his hands. We often find him lying on his back with his arm stretched out in front of him twirling his hand around and staring at it and whenever he has the chance he plays with his toes too.
Everyone always comments how good Daniel is at playing on his own. He is quite happy keeping himself busy with some toys, or anything he can get hold of, for a few minutes if he is in the mood and if he isn't and he wants company he lets you know all about it.
This is Henry, he is three months older than Daniel, which will be negligible in a years time. He is one of Daniel's friends-to-be because his parents are friends of ours. I can just imagine them roughing it up while their dads are watching rugby and their moms are drinking prosecco in the future.
Daniel has become quite dextrous lately. He is good at picking things up and controlling them. His concentrating face is so cute. He has also discovered the delights of cause and effect and loves dropping things for me to pick up.
Daniel has become fascinated with his toes and his hands. We often find him lying on his back with his arm stretched out in front of him twirling his hand around and staring at it and whenever he has the chance he plays with his toes too.
Everyone always comments how good Daniel is at playing on his own. He is quite happy keeping himself busy with some toys, or anything he can get hold of, for a few minutes if he is in the mood and if he isn't and he wants company he lets you know all about it.
This is Henry, he is three months older than Daniel, which will be negligible in a years time. He is one of Daniel's friends-to-be because his parents are friends of ours. I can just imagine them roughing it up while their dads are watching rugby and their moms are drinking prosecco in the future.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Nicholas' Birthday Week
The celebrations for Nicholas' birthday lasted a whole week which was way over the top but kind of fun. He was totally aware that he was the special boy and that all the fuss was about him. He loved every minute of it especially all the wonderful cards and presents that he got from across the world. Thanks to everyone who made his 3rd birthday so memorable.
Monday: Daddy had the day off so we just did what we usually do on mondays spiced with a bit of fun to mark the occasion. We spent a leisurely morning opening presents at home. Nicholas then had the chance to show off his skills at Little Gym and Playball to Daddy. And, like good old South Africans, we had a birthday feast of ribs and milkshake at the Spur.
Tuesday: Nicholas celebrated with his friends at nursery with his favourite home made banana muffins. Much to my delight there wasn't a morsel left at the end.
Wednesday and Thursday: Baking and preparing for the party was loads of fun too. Nicholas enjoyed playing chef and I got to work on his (non-existant) sweet tooth a bit. He is finally starting to like things like cake, chocolates, smarties and jelly tots. He also loved filling the party bags and we even got to do some arts and crafts.
Friday: The party was a great success because Nicholas had so much fun with 8 of his little friends. We made all sorts of things to go with the rocket theme: the obvious ones were a rocket cake of course, rockets made from icecream cones filled with smarties, rocket biscuits and rocket balloons and the more obscure ones were meatball and cocktail sausage aliens and rocky road from the moon. Besides the general chaos we played pass the parcel and pin the astronaut to the rocket. No party is complete without a bit of dancing. It was so much fun watching the kids jamming to some of Nicholas' favourite songs in front of the telly under the glitter ball having the time of their life.
Saturday: The festivities continued when some of our friends came over to eat cake and snacks (and drink beer and prosecco) while watching rugby. The lucky boy got even more lovely presents. There's no wonder he expected it never to end.
Sunday (and the days that followed): We had to break the news that his birthday was finished and things would return back to normal again. He looked thoughtful for a moment and asked if he can play with all his new things. And that is what we've been doing ever since.
Monday: Daddy had the day off so we just did what we usually do on mondays spiced with a bit of fun to mark the occasion. We spent a leisurely morning opening presents at home. Nicholas then had the chance to show off his skills at Little Gym and Playball to Daddy. And, like good old South Africans, we had a birthday feast of ribs and milkshake at the Spur.
Tuesday: Nicholas celebrated with his friends at nursery with his favourite home made banana muffins. Much to my delight there wasn't a morsel left at the end.
Wednesday and Thursday: Baking and preparing for the party was loads of fun too. Nicholas enjoyed playing chef and I got to work on his (non-existant) sweet tooth a bit. He is finally starting to like things like cake, chocolates, smarties and jelly tots. He also loved filling the party bags and we even got to do some arts and crafts.
Friday: The party was a great success because Nicholas had so much fun with 8 of his little friends. We made all sorts of things to go with the rocket theme: the obvious ones were a rocket cake of course, rockets made from icecream cones filled with smarties, rocket biscuits and rocket balloons and the more obscure ones were meatball and cocktail sausage aliens and rocky road from the moon. Besides the general chaos we played pass the parcel and pin the astronaut to the rocket. No party is complete without a bit of dancing. It was so much fun watching the kids jamming to some of Nicholas' favourite songs in front of the telly under the glitter ball having the time of their life.
Saturday: The festivities continued when some of our friends came over to eat cake and snacks (and drink beer and prosecco) while watching rugby. The lucky boy got even more lovely presents. There's no wonder he expected it never to end.
Sunday (and the days that followed): We had to break the news that his birthday was finished and things would return back to normal again. He looked thoughtful for a moment and asked if he can play with all his new things. And that is what we've been doing ever since.
Friday, 4 December 2009
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