Its official! Josh was told at school, and if its said at school, its the law (well, very nearly!). We have also been informed this week that if you walk out into the middle of the road, the police will take you away and that if you bite things they get dirty - so now you know!
There was a Mothers Day Service for Reception and Nursery children at Josh's school today. I think you can see Josh in his element , slightly bored in places, but hey, that's Josh! I had a bunch of flowers from Josh and a basket filled with some concoction which apparently is chocolate and was made by the fair hand of my son! They are actually my second bunch of flowers this week. I think the nursery teacher told the children that us Mummies get flowers so he insisted on getting me some! Actually, he was out with his Dad when he started pinching them from the tables of the Cafe they were in - his Dad had no choice but to buy me some! They are obviously teaching them well at school!
When we were thinking about having children, I never thought of myself saying something like that! The reality is completely different and you find yourself having conversaitions about all sort of stuff that you never thought possible. Yesterday I did have to tell Josh that teeth cleaning is compulsory whoever you are! Abi had to be told to give her brother his pants back! I would have never thought I could have conversations about the contents of nappies, but I do, far too often for my liking! There must be an age your children get to when you forget this sort of thing, but its still with me at the moment!
Josh had a birthday party to go to on Saturday so off we went. It was at a Wacky Warehouse - superb places if you have kids, or horrific if you haven't! Abi came along too - as always! We always get loads of comments from the other Mums' at Josh's school about how much attitude Abi has got - she just potters about and doesn't give in to anyone. I think it comes from having Josh as a big brother!
Afterwards, we went to see my friend Esther and her children James (who is also one of Josh's best friends) and Amy. The boys played and I got to have my baby-fix with Amy. Not that I'll have that for much longer as she is 6 months old and is growing up too quickly! Abi just ran round the house wrecking (no change there then!).
On Sunday we went to Cannock Chase and took Josh and Abi to one of the outdoor play areas they have there - we always seem to end up there, but the children love it and it means they get a bit of fresh air!
I think you can see that Josh and Abi enjoyed themselves!
It was my Dad's 80th birthday on the 15th March, so we took him out to lunch and fussed over him a bit - if you can't fuss your Dad when he's 80 when can you? We had balloons, lots of them, presents and a cake and I think he enjoyed it -here's a photo of him with Abi (Josh was being a bit miserable and refused to have his photo taken!). I don't think he looks anywhere near 80!
On Thursday we had to go to the school for Josh's parents evening. He was so proud showing us around the nursery classroom. I WASN'T so proud when I read 'My Mommy' - he had told his teacher 'My Mommy - brought me a sword.' The only time I have ever got him anything like that and he goes and tells the whole class!!! They did say that his speach has improved loads and that his maths skills appear to be above average, so I had my proud mummy moment!
Josh had his first 'friend round after school' today. I collected the pair of them after their nursery session at the school and we all came back here. They were really brilliant together - although Josh has obviously had friends round, it was a first for him to pick his own friend to ask back and I think he quite enjoyed showing Tom all his belongings (ie his castle and supehero figures!). It was so good, I may even let him have someone else round before he leaves home!!!
Abi has just smashed my (only!) crystal bowl that my Mom gave me ages ago, it is literally in a 1000 pieces and she is in disgrace! I'm not sure she is too bothered though, the minx!
Anyway, I thought I'd post a couple of pics s my two as newborns so here they are:
Joshua Thomas was 9lb 10oz at birth and has a birthday of 02/02/02. He was born by CSection after a failed induction, at Stafford General Hospital. When I saw the size of him, I felt relieved that I ended up with a CSection!
Abigail Priscilla Valerie was 7lb 8oz and has a birthdate of 17/08/04. She was born by Elective CSection (I knew what I was getting!) and was also born at Stafford. Her middle names come from her Grandmothers' Priscilla being her late paternal grandmother and Valerie being my Moms name. I'm sure she'll love us when she has forms to fill in when she's older!
They have a brother Ben, and a sister Hannah who are Jerry's children from his first marriage. I will have to try and dig out some photos of Ben and Hannah so you can look for similarities!
Well, this is my first ever Blog post. Have been looking around at some of the Blogs from people I know from Babycentre and they have inspired me to start my own blog!
So, I'd better tell you a bit about me and mine! I am married to Jerry and we have two children Joshua who was 4 at the start of February and Abigail who is 19 months next week. We live in South Staffordshire in the United Kingdom.
Well, Jerry is away golfing for a few days and I am at home. This means that, inevitably, one of the kids has to be ill, and its the turn of Abigail who is a poorly little girl. I'll say no more than I think I've changed a dozen nappies today!
I had a bunch of flowers from Josh and a basket filled with some concoction which apparently is chocolate and was made by the fair hand of my son! They are actually my second bunch of flowers this week. I think the nursery teacher told the children that us Mummies get flowers so he insisted on getting me some! Actually, he was out with his Dad when he started pinching them from the tables of the Cafe they were in - his Dad had no choice but to buy me some! They are obviously teaching them well at school!
I had a bunch of flowers from Josh and a basket filled with some concoction which apparently is chocolate and was made by the fair hand of my son! They are actually my second bunch of flowers this week. I think the nursery teacher told the children that us Mummies get flowers so he insisted on getting me some! Actually, he was out with his Dad when he started pinching them from the tables of the Cafe they were in - his Dad had no choice but to buy me some! They are obviously teaching them well at school!
