The Bashing of the Eggs

Pinnata Easter Eggs

Balloons were used to make papier maché eggs.
They were filled with chocolate eggs, bunnies and lollies.

Then they were decorated.

And now they're drying, ready to be whacked open tomorrow after church.

Sweet Valentine

Remember this?

Today he reminded me that he needed supplies for a card and a gift for her. So, my lunchtime was spent browsing the shelves of the local art shop, sourcing pink foiled chocolate hearts from M&S and earrings from Claire's - the haven of all things girlie.

He spent an hour tonight with me making his card, wrapping his presents, tying bows, making a gift tag and choosing bags and boxes to present it all in.

His plan: To have me drive to her house Saturday morning, for him to leave the package on her doorstep, ring the bell and run like mad to the car for us to make a quick getaway so he isn't seen!



I've never had a man go to all that effort for me. I always pretended I didn't like Valentine's because every man I went out with said it was a waste of time - but I secretly wanted them to make a big deal.

So, I'm glad Joshua's into it and I'm glad at the tender age of 9 he considers a young lady worth all the effort. I hope he stays like it.

Junk Is Fun

After coming in from the snow to dry off and warm up, ready for another session this afternoon, the children dug out some boxes and cardboard tubes and got crafting.

It's amazing what children can create with cereal boxes, toilet roll tubes, metres of sellotape and endless imagination.

Joshua and Eleanor with their TV, Playstation and remote controls.



Sam with his robot, who just happens to have a multitude of tummy buttons!!

Back to the crafts

I got a new sewing machine for Christmas. It's not much news to most, but to me, it was the best present.

Now I need to contact Gretchen...

What To Do On A Rainy Day

Three hours of sticking and crafting. It's good to forget about work and spend time with the children instead.