Update and GP Weekend

Twice in one month-hmm I was getting complacent! Then nothing for three! Well we have been quite busy- lots of Forest School activities, various days out. Quite a lot of reading going on and some doing new crafts. A new kitchen and a lot of house upheval and tidying/rehoming. Hamster sitting! The above is SJs first effort at 'proper sewing' ie with a sharp needle. He has been dying to do it for ages (since winning a little sewing kit on a tombola last year!!)- apparently a balloon ( I think I see it?)


Have just returned from a weekend away with a group of Green Parents (from my forum lifeline!). Finally plucked up courage to go ( both from a meeting new people as well as taking away three kiddies single handed) and we will be back! Kids had a great time and were scarecly seen over the weekend- which was good as I spent a significant portion in the drying/laundry room trying to resurrect filthy clothing/footwear. Was great to meet some of the people that I have been chatting to virtually for a few years- always feels odd as you have to match perceptions with reality (and ditto back again).

Highlights of the weekend were the (wet) firework display, the zip wire (below) and bridge building in the stream (more wet clothing) as well as muddy puddle jumping (unfortunately don't have pictures of that one)

Resolution- take spare clothes for the spare clothes next time.
Resolution 2- don't plan 'meals' just put out small buffets for kids to munch on in passing
Resolution3 - take more fruit to replace all that that my children (TPK) help themselves too
Resolution4 - Try to get over the shyness a little sooner