The busy lives of two women and their four kids. I'm Sandi and my partner is Jo. Our kids are Jen (15yrs) Jessica (6yrs) Taryn (6yrs) and Toby (newborn). Life is never dull.

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Colours and Puzzles

Taryn's really into precise work and play these days. She's spent countless hours on colouring in within the lines, and has spent hours on doing jigsaw puzzles. She's refused help except when absolutely necessary, then when help is asked for and offered, pushes the helper away because she REALLY wants to complete the task herself! My funny girl. :D

I don't much like clowns, but she worked on this one at creche and I was very impressed at how meticulously she coloured each area. She was so precise!

Here's a puzzle Taryn worked on for *40*minutes! She refused all offers of help, and persistently kept working on it till the 24 piece puzzle was done! Oh my, maybe Jo will have a jigsaw puzzle companion. :D

Monday, September 04, 2006

Quick Toxic Waste Update

Seems we're on the right track. Jess's, um, poops are actually normal. No gas-masks needed, no eye-watering or anything else that resembled the aforementioned toxic waste.

Can I say 'yay' yet? It's fabulous news!

Trike-riding adventures

Today I gathered some enthusiasm together and swept the back patio. It's a huge area that's taken up with the under-cover washing line, a table tennis table, a kid's cubby house, a sandpit that's currently empty, a kid's table and chairs for playdough and a porch swing. It's a great area for the kids' to burn off some energy, especially in the hot summer months when we try keep them out of the sun, and the colder winter days when it just won't stop raining.

So, today some enthusiasm was gathered and I swept and generally tidied the area. It looked great. With the area cleared I drew a bike track on the patio pavers for the two littlies to ride their trike around. They loved it! Jen got into the fun on her scooter too, but I promised no photos of her would make it on the camera. :D

Jess on the bike


Heading up the hill


Heading down the hill :D


Yelling, "Watch out!" at me. She was very concerned that I would get run over by her. :D

It was fun seeing them have so much fun!