I am still here!. Been a busy week as usual with extra commitments thrown in so as before, this is a “quick” update of the week that was.
Declan has progressed up one level with his school readers. About 50% of the class have done so and we feel that this a good sign that he is coping really well with school. To think we spent months and months worrying about what to do and now look at him. I do feel that he is starting to get a little tired this term with the full weeks. We have just had a pretty quiet weekend so he should be fully recharged for the week ahead.
Riley had 2 swimming lessons this week to make up for a lesson missed when we were all sick 
He is doing OK though does not do all that his teacher asks. He is still not convinced that he will not “sink” so there are some tasks that he just refuses to do and sits on the edge of the pool with the bottom lip sticking out!. We are working really hard with him and he assures me this week will be better mmmm lets wait and see. His whole personality is changing at the moment. Half the time he is the funniest little boy who just brightens your day and the other half of the time he is screaming and throwing the most amazing tantrums over silly things. His speech seems to have moved up a notch and to be honest I look forward to the brief moments during the day when he is quiet!.
Miss Matilda is still in the process of cutting 5 teeth at once. She loves to get involved in anything her brothers are doing though does seem to get frustrated easily when things dont quite go her way. She has a new trick….drinking through a straw.
As you can see she is pretty proud of herself. Still no signs of walking, my guess is she wont attempt it until 14-15mths. Oh and as you can see, that fringe is still pretty short!.
Had the pleasure of a night out scrapping last night. Caroline and I battled the wonderful weather and drove out to Mornington. Managed to complete 2 pages. Next weeks invite is very tempting, will see how we go.
This weekend have managed to catch up on a few chores around the house. Spent some time in the garden this afternoon. Its very colourful at the moment.
I just love the look of fallen leaves on a freshly mown lawn . I now have two new garden beds which need some plants so might head to the markets next weekend.
Have a few things on this week, Declan has a hearing assesment on Wednesday which also happens to be a pupil free day at school (well planned!). He also has a Disco at school on Friday afternoon, should be a hoot.
Have a good one guys and will try and update before the week is out.
Helen xxxxx
