Wordless Wednesday - puggles very late birthday present!

Maybe it will end up being a Christmas present? Wish me luck!

Puggle is 2!

My baby boy is 2! How can that be - I don't know where the last year has gone but he has grown and changed so much. Being the cheeky little character that he is he even managed to spread the celebrations over several days and spent all week singing " Happy birthday to me!". So sweet.

 To celebrate the actual day we had  - as requested - pizza for dinner and then ...

 An improvised ice-cream cake which was eaten in ice-cream cones with extra sprinkles.

Then on the weekend we had a small family birthday party with a Thomas Number 2 cake. He loves blowing out candles and being the centre of attention. His big brother loved it too! Happy birthday my sweet Puggle. xxxx

Craft vandal

I haven't written any posts on art and craft activities for soooo long. 

The main reason is that a simple invitation to draw or colour usually ends in this .....

... half eaten craft supplies!

Yes despite being almost 2 my little puggle is still obsessed with having a little chew on everything he gets his hands on! So frustrating for his older brothers but I guess we will just have to wait a little longer to get back to those family art projects! Hope your week is going well and you are having more success with your arts and crafts.

See-Saw Smile

Puggle loves to move - he runs, he jumps, he swings and he just loves the see-saw at our local park.

Look at that smile -he is such a happy boy!

Pterodactyl Nest

Recently while we were doing some raking in the garden my boys created a pterodactyl nest from some sticks and some large pebbles. 

 Each time I walk past it it makes me smile. I love the idea of children making land art.

Even Jack Dog is curious to see if those 'eggs' are ever going to hatch!

The breakfast apron

Like all my boys, Puggle has preferred to feed himself pretty much right from the start. For a long time he has also resisted any attempt on my part to get him to wear a bib. I do love his independents but I'm not quite so keen on all the mess.

I struggle to find good breakfast options for my youngest boys who are usually far too busy to sit still for more than a minute or two in the mornings. So I'm very happy that Puggle has become a fan of my breakfast porridge with blueberries.

However, it usually mean that a complete change of clothes is  needed after he has had his breakfast. 

 Last week, after having to change his clothes pretty much after every meal, I decided that perhaps an apron was in order. It is a bit harder to pull straight off than a bib and has the extra length which is needed to collect the little pile that gathers in his lap.

There is still plenty of cleaning up to do but hopefully a little less washing in the pile! Perhaps I need to make a few more of these little aprons.

Wordless Wednesday - On the mend

My boys have been unwell but I think they are finally on the mend. Hope you are enjoying your week!