279. Sunset Splash (Having taken my niece and nephew on their first conker hunting session of the season, the three of us then went down to Barry Island for a chippy tea. We of course had to paddle in the sea, although The Boy had difficulty understanding it would be too cold to take our shoes off at this time of year. He ended up splashing around in his boots instead. And when I say splashing in his boots, I do mean in; there was three inches of water in each boot.)
280. Eye-Eye (Magnifying glasses are such fun!)
281. Construction (The Boy was having a great time tonight constructing an aeroplace. He very rarely constructs anything without guidance or a picture to work from, so I was pleased to see him having a go.)
282. Greedy Guts (A quick after school trip to the local nature reserve to feed the swans, they are very greedy and reach up to grab the scraps from the boardwalk.)
283. Concentrating Mummy! (We revisited the nature reserve to film The Boy tree-climbing for a National Trust project that I'm collaborating on, and were very happy to find a new, perfect tree with low sweeping branches and thick boughs.)
284. Homework (Those who follow me on Instagram will know of my ongoing concerns about when The Boy's school was going to introduce homework, as he has been able to read since May, and I am eager to give him the opportunity to develop his interest. Tonight we had his first homework; a worksheet which he had to practise his 'S' formation on. We decided that was a little boring so got out the shaving foam in the bath!)
285. Wait For Me! (Where Fiery Cousin goes, The Boy must follow! A wonderful afternoon at Dyffryn Gardens, the local National Trust site.)
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Beautiful photos, he's growing up so quickly. How has school been for him?
My favourite is the tree photo, was you up there too to take the photo?
Gorgeous photos. We went to the beach on Sunday too! Love the beach, magnifying and wait for me ones x
Such beautiful photos again, your niece is such a pretty girl, I bet the Boy loves spending time with her.
Love the photo with the water, and so glad you found a tree to climb!
I always love your pictures, but this week they are magnificent. It looks you both had a great week.
Great photos, I love the magnifying glass one, the image through the glass is so clear! The tree climbing photos look a lot of fun too.
Gorgeous photos. I want to play on the beach with you 🙂
I love the shot at the bottom – he looks ever so slightly trepidatious!! Also loving the shaving foam – much better than a worksheet 😉
Its always the way when there are older ones to follow they push their own boundaries, which sometimes can be good, sometimes bad. Most parents dread homework. great magnifying glass picture
The tree climbing photos are my favourite 🙂
I also love the boy in the tree.
And please, don't start me on homework. It is just insane (especially at his age)
That first photo is stunning! A real canvas shot!
Looks like he is dancing into the sea!
that magnifying photo is clever how we can see his eye magnified. i also love the first one of him wading into the sea with his wellies and with no cares in the world. you are good getting out and about after school xx
Loving the tree climbing shots. Looks like you have found some perfect trees to climb.
Awww, I love the homework idea! and isn't tree climbing the BEST!!!
I know what you mean about homework. It isn't always that inspiring and can be too easy so interest wanes! I know you'll keep his thirst for knowledge satiated though 🙂
Love the sun bouncing off the sea and the boy having a paddle.
He looks a bit stuck in that tree, but love the one of him following his cousin xx
ah love the little paddling shot at the top 🙂
honey your photos are so beautiful i so wish mine were only half as good. My faves this week has to be the magnifying glass and the beach one, just beautiful x
Love the tree climbing photos 🙂
Wow those photos are truly amazing. I love the one of the Boy splashing in the sea, just beautiful
I love the bath shot 🙂
I wish we could find some decent climbing trees near us – I am hunting!
I am so envious that you love so close to the sea!! I would love that!
Love that tree climbing pic….looks like one fun tree to climb!
I love the waves one and the magnifying glass and that tree climbing is awesome – would love to get my biggest one tree climbing but haven't yet found a suitable tree!
The Boy is clearly enjoying his tree climbing. Autumn wave jumping looks good too!
What wonderful outdoor photos. Very tempted to go back to Dyffryn now the boys are climbing everywhere- that tree looks fantastic!