Looking back over the photos reveals just what an epic week this has been. The kids managed to both have their open day on the same day; Huff’s was in the morning. She was in a dance ensemble (she did a great job, but it’s hard to capture in a way that respects the privacy of all the other kids, so that’s just staying in the home archive – she was dancing to “I’m still standing” but the cover version from the movie Sing!
A quick change of outfit later, and Huff was playing violin.
It’s hard to tell whether her highlight was playing, or mugging for the camera in the group photo afterward. It’s a good structure which gives the kids ample time to grow into their skills as young performers.
Mum and Dad had the chance to work on some classroom activities with each of the kids too. Dad enjoyed sitting with Huff to see how she’s developed. Dad later in the day helped Puff look up the details about different planets from the Internet.
Puff’s school combined open day with book week parade. Puff was an angry bird again (a friend was a Pikachu), and then was in the band.
After school, Huff and Dad ran errands while Puff was in a violin lesson. After a trip to the library and going to the recycling centre, Huff asked if we had time to visit a park. We managed to fit in a quick bit of monkey-bar / ninja warrior. She’s super strong and confident now.
Puff continues to teach Twitter new tricks.
We also managed a state recorder rehearsal for Puff, morning swimming lessons (the kids continue to get stronger at swimming), and to visit Grandragon in hospital again.