Another week: we draw closer to Christmas, and with it a sense of busyness for each day. At the same time, the normal structural events of the week are drawing to a close. We’ve had the last music class, we’re closing in on the last swimming lesson, and we’ve even had the last preschool day, and the last preschool event.
Dad decided that it was time Puff had a go at programming a computer, or at least a tablet. He’s now been reintroduced to hopscotch, and is starting to enjoy telling a computer how to do things.
The last preschool event was a disco, with picnic, and with face-painting. Puff initially wanted to be a penguin, but was persuaded to be a dog by the poor face-painter, who had to handle the whole of the preschool class in a single shift!
Dad had never been to a disco for preschool aged kids (neither had Huff for that matter). The group organising the disco did a great job involving the kids and making the dances fun. Huff loved the lights, and the music, and – when it wasn’t too crowded – liked running around and dancing.
Puff had a great time – he was trying to learn the different dance steps, though sadly has all the grace on the dance floor of his Dad.
On Saturday Mum was out, and so Dad had a chance to spend some time with the kids. We went to the park, to the shops, then forgot one of the bags and had to go back (Puff gently teasing Dad for his forgetfulness), then did some cooking together. It was a pleasant afternoon.
Sunday was the end-of-year Sunday school presentations. Huff was very grateful to receive a book about Jonah (after a few repetitions, she was reading “her words” to the story).
Puff was given a book about Moses, and for once he didn’t just sit and read the entire thing as soon as he saw the book.
Huff has been enjoying being able to get out of her bed now that the cot walls are gone – this means that instead of one child getting up first thing in the morning (usually around 6:30am, but sometimes later), we have two kids. It’s great to hear them playing together when they’re getting along.
One morning, Huff woke up and was showing off the glasses she’d found in a toy box. They have yellow lenses, so she was excited that the whole world was “Lellow”. We spent a bit of time practicing the way to say words – she can say “Yell”, and “Yell Oh”, but won’t say “Yellow”, preferring “Lellow” instead. Still, just having her prepared to have a go is progress!
Back next week – just before Christmas!