- Lucy is still on sick leave - I am so so so over this but it's not her fault.
- We now have a little red boy chicken (see how I fluke the search engines!) that have joined our driveway crowd - hence we get that nostalgic crowing in the mornings. Luckily he seem to be a late sleeper. I am loving this chicken thing. I think we might have some nesting soon.
- Little man L had his first OT session last week where he did not need to do integration before starting with concentration work. He enjoyed the roller ball paint so much that he got some as a reward from his OT this week. This week however, she did integration again. She did explain that it all helps in a hand in hand way. BTW - this paint is fantastic and she says you can get it at Pick n Pay.
Onto a Friday Photo story (still catching up on our last two holidays):
My FIL is a cabinet maker by trade and a retired woodwork teacher. In December when we had our quick visit to Port Elizabeth he had a huge surprise for the Boys - they made their own trucks in his workshop.
The trucks made great toys and are still a favorite. I could not believe how quiet and interested they were -up until then they have never sat so quiet for such a long time.
What a great Oupa!
We've used those paints before and they are divine. Not so messy!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that Oupa spends time like this with your boys! Isn't that what oupa's are supposed to do. Those trucks are amazing and will hold a special part in your boys lives for a very long while i'm t hinking.
Hope you have a lovely weekend friend. xx
We've used those paints before and they are divine. Not so messy!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that Oupa spends time like this with your boys! Isn't that what oupa's are supposed to do. Those trucks are amazing and will hold a special part in your boys lives for a very long while i'm t hinking.
Hope you have a lovely weekend friend. xx
Those woodwork photos are too cute - what an awesome memory for your boys!
ReplyDeleteTeaching the boys young I see to be handy men when grown up....every woman needs a handy man in her life!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a magical thing for boys to do with their Oupa. These are memories they (and Oupa) will always cherish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool hands on Oupa he is! It must have been fantastic to make their own trucks and by the looks of it they came out so nicely :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow those trucks are so cool!! Definitely keepers!
ReplyDeletelove this so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Oupa!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE wooden toys for my kids. They love them too.
How weird. I realised yesterday that when I posted a comment it went via the normal blogger route. Did you get it? Coz I see its not here?
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Love these trucks. They will forever hold a very special place in your boys hearts. A family heirloom that's for sure.
And those paints are the best. we've had them before x
Good, old fashioned toys! I love it!
ReplyDeleteGo have a look - you get smaller ones which are perfect for girls. Sadly, he does not - I have suggested he does.
ReplyDeleteOh what a thoughtful and wonderful Oupa to give your boys this wonderful experience! I think that is really awesome.
ReplyDeleteWait, you get electric screwdrivers? I need to get one!
ReplyDeleteOne of my weirdnesses is I love hardware shops. I can happily spend hundreds on all sorts of rubbish that I may only use once. And of course they have paint and we know how much I love colour....
Your FIL rocks, big time!
My Connor would LOVE one of those trucks - does he sell them?
Really cool Oupa they have. Love the pics of them working.
ReplyDeleteLooks like they had lots of fun! Liam liked helping his father build their tricycles this past weekend. Tommy wasn't interested in helping. He ran around with a ball while they did that.
ReplyDeleteThe boys making their own trucks is so adorable (and memorable)!
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