Brick Lincs 2016

It was where all my back problems started last year, so we headed to Brick Lincs 2016 with trepidation....

This year it was held in the gym and the sports hall so there was loads more room for more Lego!!   Ella, Elliot and Jamie loved it and so did Daddy!! 

There were a few meltdowns by all the children - usually related to not being allowed to buy more Lego, but there were also a lot of smiles, and a very nice man told me where I could find a Star Wars Lego Advent Calendar, which we missed out on last year!

Parental Consultation

Went along to meet Jamie's new class teacher and see how he is doing so far this year.  She showed us his writing and his maths books.  His handwriting still needs a bit of work but his story writing is super.  She was very pleased with both his reading and his writing.  Jamie is now a 'free reader' at school and he certainly reads a lot at home; books as well as his weekly Beano!

Maths is a little bit of a different story but not terrible, and there were no problems with regards to behaviour.  In fact she said he was a very conscientious student who worked very hard in class!

I asked about homework - as we have been less than consistent with completing it - and she highlighted the need for him to do the Maths at least.

Must try harder mummy and daddy....

Lincoln Castle Return Visit

What is good about Lincoln Castle www.lincolncastle.com/ (amongst other things) is that you can go back for free within 6 months of your first visit.  As it was coming up to our 6 months we decided to get our monies worth.

Once again the children loved dressing up and the interactive displays that the Castle now has. 

Jamie is writing 'Children should be seen and not heard'.

 

 Makes me proud to be a YellowBelly!!

Harvest Festival

As I am not working (still) today I volunteered to be a 'Parent Helper' for the Year 3/4 Harvest Festival.  This meant walking from the school to the church; which should take about 10 minutes, but took a whole lot longer herding the 6 that I was responsible for.  My 6 included Jamie and Alfie, Arthur and Sam and 2 of the girls.

This meant the sweat was pouring off me my the time we reached the church.  This was only made worse by the fact I ended up carrying 5 coats as well as my own. Luckily I managed to get a chair next to Jamie and Alfie.

All was fine until a girl asked me if she could go to the toilet, but I was able to ask one of the teachers who luckily took her.

But the service (and singing) was lovely, and Revd Peter told a funny story about the conkers falling off the trees onto peoples cars; which he found very amusing!!

Jamie and the Two Nanna's

Another Present From Uncle Paul

Really not sure why he decided it would be a good present for Jamie.  Its definitely a boy thing as all mummy can see is the slimy mess....

Making Bug Box Hotels

Jamie and his mate Charlie met up at Hartsholme Park https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/visitor-and-leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/hartsholme-country-park/ to attempt to make a bug box each, eat lots of ice cream and generally have a fantastic time - as did the mummies.  And what a lovely day for it.  Shame there aren't many days left of the holidays....