Breakfast on the deck

We're having a mini heatwave and it was warm enough for breakfast on the deck this morning. So much nicer doing your spellings in the garden!

The Piano

Its arrival caused much excitment in the house today and ever since everybody has been grabbing the chance to 'tinkle the ivories'. So lovely to hear a piano in the house.

Story time

Our copy is looking a little battered and tired, but 9 years on, is still a firm favourite at bedtime.

Sewing Roman blinds

Finally, the injection of colour our lovely new kitchen needs.

Pyramid Project

To complete his project on the Pyramids of Egypt, Harry (and Daddy) made a fantastic model pyramid today complete with oasis background. Well done!

Edible flowers

Edible flowers seem to have become very popular of late, so I thought I would give them a go this year. I have sown camomile (for tea) and borage and nasturtium for their beautiful and edible flowers. I may even be tempted to try a flower from our courgette plant!

Marbles

To encourage good behaviour and instill lessons about setting and achieving goals, we have reinstated our marble jars with great excitment and vigour!

James is currently in the lead (although no competition!!) with 2 marbles earnt this week for getting 5/5 in his spelling test and for trying a new food (tuna!).

There have been lots of offers to help out this week so Mummy is hoping the incentive of earning a marble will keep the help coming...