Late again.

I know I should have updated weeks ago but better late than never I guess

My boys have been busy and creative as usual, here is a quick update.

On Thursday morning Declan decided to sort out the lego. This is only half of it. We later discovered that he was looking for 1 specific piece, which he didnt find until the following day

Then with the help of dad, the boys built this magnificent house, complete with sirens, lights, guns??? and retractable roof.  I am glad they also made a garden

This is a house that Riley built “all by myself” out of blocks

This is how they entertain themselves whilst we have a little sleep in on the weekend    (thanks boys!).

This is a picture of Matilda wearing a football jumper. I will forgive Declan for using red and white, but only just….

This is a self portrait of Declan playing footy in his COLLINGWOOD jumper, much better!

This picture scares me. Its of Declan getting through some of his homework for the holidays. The scary bit is the way he has the paper at right angles, that is exactly how I write. Dont want to pass on my bad habits.  You may also note that he is whistling. Another new trick of his. Very cute but can get a tad annoying IYKWIM

Will try not to leave it so long between posts next time,

Helen xxxxx

My Clever Boys .

These 2 boys have made some wonderful progress over the past month.

Declan is doing really well with his reading at school. He has a new sentence to learn every week. As a test for him I made up 4 different sentences using all the words he has learnt so far to see how he would go (just incase he was “remembering” the word order rather than reading) and he got them all right!!!!. It amazes Steve and I how quickly he is learning some words though there are others he still struggles with (usually the “little” words ??? )

 He is also still being super creative. Here is a “Pirate Party Hat” he made  yesterday.

 As you can see, Elmo is more than happy to model it for us.

Riley is starting to draw with alot more details . Here is his latest drawing of a person. He is also taking a real interest in writing his own name as well ( you can see a couple of letters on the LHS of the drawing).

Helen xxxxx