Suddenly we are back into the ordinary pattern of life. Puff is getting used to getting up early and making his way to school via public transport, spending a day at school, then reversing the journey again. He’s still finding it very tiring, and has less energy at the end of the day, and even on the weekends.
Dad managed to make some time to take the kids out for bubble tea on a fairly quiet Saturday before a combined birthday party. He’s getting to a stage of not wanting his photo taken.
One of the favourite presents was Huff’s new copy of “throw throw burrito”, a game that gives adults permission to throw a soft toy burrito at adults and children alike.
We made a trip to IKEA over the weekend too. Always a character building experience for the kids, but not without fun.
Another of Huff’s presents was a little craft kit that required intense focus to complete.
It’s good to watch her stretch her ability to concentrate, even as we end up going multiple rounds sometimes with her. The next battle will be tidying their rooms, we suspect. We have fallen victim to letting things accumulate over many years and not clearing out as we go: let this be a lesson for other parents!