Walking

After the wall scribbling, we went for a walk and a bit of mushrooming.

Mischief

The look on Bella's face in the first photo says it all. I only looked away for a minute and she was drawing all over the wall. She is very creative in a not knowing any boundaries kind of way :) Bella's nana made the blue tunic in the last photo. I love the red rabbit buttons - so cute.

Sam had learnt "10 green bottles" so I made him some little finger bottles, which amused him for 5 minutes. He does like a bit of sewing with his mummy.

Wednesday

It's that time of year again when we're regulars at the Dr's. Sam always seems worse with the cold going to his chest. As the pediatrician said "you brits come over here and buy lovely old houses which are unfortunately damp and cold". Yep, that's us. I'm trying to keep the house as warm as possible with 2 fires burning. The house is lovely and warm but then again it's mild still outside.

Sam and Bella have been playing upstairs with the music blaring out, (while I sort the never ending stack of laundry) jumping up and down on Sam's bed. Bella is very soon going to need a bed. I'll have to put an order in with Scott. I wonder if he can make a hello kitty one :)

Chasing dinosaurs

It was too nice to stay indoors today. So, we went dinosaur hunting! On went the lovely red cape and yellow wellies - all ready to run down the garden. I didn't realise we were dinosaur hunting until Bella started screaming and pointing, shouting "mummy! saurs!" Just hope she doesn't have nightmares. It was always difficult to convince Sam that dinosaurs no longer exist. The only way we could pacify him was to say that the dogs guarded against dinosaurs :)

In the garden

Spending a little time out in the garden, picking the onions. Bella was straight in the raised beds, sitting in the soil pulling out onions. Simple pleasures.....

Autumn walks and scootering

A little autumn walk and scooter ride. Sam was trying to find leaves to do some printing, but he wasn't happy with the results. We found a holly bush full of berries, which apparently means it's going to be a cold winter.

Long weekend

This two year old seems to have suddenly grown. She seems so big! Or has Sam stopped growing for now?  She no longer wants her highchair but likes to sit with us at the the table, drink from a cup, dress herself (amusing). I am a little nervous (understatement) of her falling off chairs, especially as she tries to copy everything her big brother does (who incidentally thinks he possesses superhero powers!)

It's been a busy weekend what with another birthday party and then playtime at his friends. I've been making my favourite Nigella muffins and I finally found a nice green tea from Limoges that is drinkable. I feel I am preparing to hibernate, except it's still 20 degrees in November.

Turning two

A 8am this morning, a little girl was shouting for her mummy. Scott nudged me and said "go and get your two year old little girl". She's 2! I can't believe it. No longer a baby. Where did the time go?

She is well aware of what day it is and keeps saying "me, two today" but insisted on 3 candles on her cake.

We've had a lovely little day. The sun has shone, food has been eaten and cake (thank you mum and step-pops), toys have been played with and one little two year is now soundly asleep.

I finished her cardigan and as I thought the colour really suits her. It is wonky in places and there are a couple of extra holes. But never mind, the main thing it is finished and she likes it.