What a Dude!!

Just come back from the School Disco.....

Easter Piano Showcase

So proud!  Jamie was part of a concert this morning with all of the other children who are currently learning piano at his school.  His piece was 'The Russian Song' and he totally nailed it!  So proud.

It was also nice to finally meet Jamie's piano teacher and some of the other parents.  It seems that out of 13 pianists at the school, Jamie is the only boy!

I was glad Andrea (his teacher) organised this showcase as it gave Jamie a reason to practice everyday.  We are pleased to say that Jamie has now got the Piano Prep Test book.  Three of those playing this morning had their prep exams this afternoon!! 

It means daily practice will be easier with something to aim for. 

Happy Mothers Day

I got some lovely flowers from Jamie.  He bought them because of the little teddy - which of course I said he could keep!

Laser Tag Party

What a fantastic party!!  Jamie's friend Isaac had a Laser Tag Party.  We were told that they should all wear scruffy clothes and no shorts.  They had a gorgeous sunny day and all the mum's had to do was lead them into the woods.... 

The webpage says: Frontline Combat is based in woodland on the A57 Lincoln. Games include favourites such as ‘Capture the Flag’ and ‘Team Death Match’ as well as modern games like ‘Domination’. www.frontlinecombat.com/

When I went to pick him up he didn't want to come home.  He was absolutely shattered.   I am not exactly sure what they did in those woods, but Jamie loved it!!

Charlie's Party

Although Jamie has lots of pals, his core two still remain Charlie and Alfie.  Charlie was put in a different class this year, but they still all play together in a morning and Jamie says throughout the day.  The photo also shows Ben and of course Miaya.

Beauty and The Beast

While Daddy, Auntie Chrissie and Uncle Dean went to watch Lincoln City, Mummy, Lucy and Jamie met Ella and Elliot in Newark for a play in the sand park, and then to watch Beauty and the Beast (which has only just been released).  Lucy was sooooo excited!!

And Lucy was right to be.  It was a brilliant film.

Blog Baby 49

Congratulations!  What a cutie!!  Ridley Gareth Hall was born on 17^th March at 3:30am(waterbirth with a bit of gas and air), he weighed 6lb 10oz and is great. Mum and him (and Dad) have settled into family life, he is feeding well, sleeping occasionally and making lots of interesting noises. 

I work with Ridley's dad and found out recently that he went to the same Uni in Leeds as me; only a few years later......

Spring Term Report (March 2017)

Not much difference from December, See: http://grumpymumtobe.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/autumn-term-report-card-december-2016.html

Reading: Exceeding. (Above expected standards) Your child has made Good Progress.   To help improve he needs to be able to identify small details which help to build up a character, and continue to develop his use of expression when reading loud.

Writing: Secure. (In line with expected standards) Your child has made Good Progress.   To help improve he needs to use a range of subordinating conjunctions to join sentences together e.g. when, because, although (same as last time).  Plus use a wide range of time connectives e.g. eventually, suddenly, and use some prepositional phrases as sentence openers e.g. in the distance.

Maths: Secure. (In line with expected standards) Your child has made Good Progress.   To help improve he needs to secure his recall of facts in the 8x table, be able to recall divisional facts for the tables he knows, and be able to write the time in the 24hour format.

This time we decided against Parents Evening.

World Book Day on Twitter

World Book Day

This year children were asked to dress up as 'someone or something from a non-fiction book, for example a famous scientist, artist or historical figure.'

Can you guess who I am?