Monthly Archives: June 2011

June 2011

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So June didn’t exactly lend itself to a whole lot of schooling in the formal sense. We found ourselves exploring our new surroundings, spending the sunny days on the beach, and meeting new people. What we did discover is a wonderful library (actually two) in close proximity of our house. Because the thought of taking Camryn into a library is a little daunting at this stage, we came up with a plan. We take trips to the library, Peter and the kiddies play in the park that is behind the library, and I found myself grabbing a few books that I think the kiddies will enjoy. Eryn and Camryn are loving their storytimes, and every now and then we have a guest reader:

Eryn loves Aunty B's story telling

Also found a wonderful toy shop specialising in wooden toys that was having a 50% sale. My mission was to find timeless toys, toys that the kiddies will not grow out of soon. Based on the amount of fun I have had playing with them, I think our new toys are going to last.

A classic train track

Eryn is a keen doctor and loves her ambulance set

Eryn (and her mom) enjoys Quadrilla

 

 

 

 

 

 

And of course we always learn things from our outings:

 

Eryn learnt that not everybody thinks her bowl of nuts is yummy!

Camryn learning the art of sharing popcorn

First trip on a bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

The art of drawing a family emblem

Fine motor skill for cammy and counting for eryn

A bit of music in between

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing in the sand

Eryn reading to Camryn, and yes Camryn is running around without pants and with his sisters shoes on

a bit of muscle building too

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lots of strength building in the park

some ball skills

feeding the goats and other animals at the giraffe house

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And like I said we did do a bit of “school” work:

Eryn's first picture of her mommy

a cow eryn made with different size squares

some exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

And that is how we spent our month

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A visit to Noddyland

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On Tuesday (29th June 2011) we ventured out to visit Noddy at the Artscape Theatre. With our snack packs packed (this is the secret to keeping Camryn still for more than a second) and our tickets in hand, we were ready!

Got the tickets, let's go mom!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We caught the bus from Tableview which earned some more brownie points for mom! The bus was pretty full which meant Camryn had to remain in his pram – not exactly what he had in mind but he tolerated it pretty well. Thanks to the anonymous man in the bus that entertained my son with the most amazing facial expressions, even I was amused. And to the lovely Safety officer who answered ALL Eryn’s questions and even carried her out the bus station and escorted us over to the theatre!

Arriving at the civic centre bus station a little later than planned had me slightly flustered but alas we made it just in time. Our friends that we met up with had saved us an awesome spot!

And the show began…Eryn enjoyed every minute of Noddy. Her continual questions (at the top of her voice) was evidence to the whole audience that she didn’t understand the entire show but it definitely caught her attention. On the other side of me was Camryn…and yes, our brave boy who is often labelled fearless was petrified of the Goblins! His whole body would freeze as the Goblins appeared, and slowly but surely as if he was trying to do it unnoticed, he would turn around and climb up me until his face was buried in the nap of my neck. After much talking and hugging, he calmed down and judging by the amount of time that he actually stood still, I guess he enjoyed it too!

After the show, there was no coaxing Eryn for a photo with Mr. Plod but Camryn allowed it, although you will see he is not all too happy about it (or it could be him wondering whether those Goblins were going to pounce on him)

Camryn posing with Mr. Plod

 

 

 

 

 

 

A fun day was had by all!

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