Life is one long play date!!

Although I constantly worry whether or not Jamie is getting enough stimulation (other than TV) and is enjoying himself, most of the time he is occupied.  As I said, I try to organise at least one play date on the two days we have together.  He likes shopping and visiting the library and I like to paint or read with him when we aren't out and about.  I worry that I should 'play' more with him, but I know he gets enough of that from his dad and grandad.  He certainly doesn't need a sibling to play with as some people would have me believe!!

Jamie love playing games with both daddy and grandad and I often find Jamie and one or other of them under the table.  This last week daddy and Jamie have been playing 'Jamie's Cafe' and made a chef's hat for Jamie to wear and a menu to put on the table.  Jamie has all his (plastic) food in a large drawer next to his cooker.  He also has a microwave, toaster and kettle!!

In the last few weeks Jamie's life has been full of activities and socialising.   Last weekend cousin Lucy came for the night and it was great to see them together.  After a fun filled Saturday when they refused to go to bed as they were so excited, we went to the park on the Sunday morning and then Daisy Maid for some ice cream and a jump on the bouncy castle.  After Lucy and her family had left Jamie had Tilly's 3rd birthday party and another bouncy castle!!  And after that party we went back to the girls house to have some (more) chocolate birthday cake as it was Emily's birthday on the Monday.

Previously we have had the Jubilee celebrations all over the country but also taking place in Hykeham.  We had hoped for a BarBQ one day but the weather was not that good all Bank Holiday weekend.  Me and Jamie did pop over to see the girls on the Monday to watch the Jubilee concert and on the Tuesday there was a fair in the village.  Unfortunately Jamie did not like all the noise and the weather wasn't that good so we didn't stay too long.  Wendy had organised a third birthday party for the Baby Signing children on the Sunday, but unfortunately it was rained off! 

I did however, organise a play date with some of the Toddlers at Hartsholme park the week before.  Tegan and Harry came for a play and it was really nice to have a real chat with Harry's mum.  We have organised another date for the week after next. 

So life continues for Jamie at an exciting pace.  There is always something happening when you are a toddler.  I even took him to a 'Groove Time' taster session.  He was the only boy and didn't really like it.  He seemed very shy of everyone and refused to join in until right at the very end when we could not stop him!  I don't think we will be going again.   But that won't make Jamie's diary any less full; with the twins coming this afternoon to play, another party invite at Wacky and the library party next week, as well as cousin Noah coming to tea and (rain permitting) a trip to Rand Farm with Will on the calendar!!