286. Bubble Catcher (Blowing and catching bubbles in Leigh Woods with Capture by Lucy and her family. The graininess of the background might give a little hint as to just how torrential the rain was. )
287. Angels (Boy Cousin and Girl Cousin came over for tea tonight, and The Boy played for around an hour outside with them. The two boys play so nicely together and really adore each other.)
288. Proud Moment #1 (Tonight was parents' evening and while we were waiting, we read through the book of work bound together from when they went to the church for a Harvest festival the week before. Of the 18 children who each coloured in a sheet and 'wrote' something underneath, The Boy's was the only one which wasn't translated by the teacher; that's a 'd' not a 'b' by the way. Can you read what it says? Apparently he didn't copy the words out, he sounded them out with the teacher and wrote each letter independently. Words failed me.)
289. Proud Moment #2 (This is at the Harvest Assembly where each year group took a 'turn' on stage. Reception sang 'Big Red Combine Harvester' and it's fair to say that the teacher and I were both concerned that he'd refuse to get on stage due to fear. He did and, while he didn't sing, he did all the actions whilst fighting off the urge to cry. I was so proud of him for being so brave.)
290. Proud Moment #3 (The Boy came home with a certificate of achievement having featured in the Golden Book during the school's praise assembly. He was picked out for always being a kind friend at playtime.)
291. I Am A Shape (I bought The Boy a Melissa & Doug pattern board set which has pictures made up from different coloured shapes, and he has to match the picture from spare blocks. He loves it and it's just the ideal activity for after school.)
292. Determination (We went to Roath Park late this afternoon and fed the geese and ducks. The Boy was determined to climb this wall, and after working out how to reposition himself, he managed to find a foothold and pulled himself all the way up. Children are amazing!)
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He seems to have settled in to school life perfectly. SO very well done to him for holding it together on stage. I always hated doing those things.
A lot of reasons to be proud there. So lovely you get on so well with Lucy too. I love that top bubble picture, gorgeous x
I love The Boy's t-shirt in 291 🙂
And he has such cool hair – my two always look like they've never seen a hairbrush!
You are taking the most stunning photos at the moment, I love love love the bubble photo, such a beautiful and natural photo. Those proud moments are so special in the early years, he certainly does look very proud of himself
Oh what a proud week! bless him, I am so glad he has settled in well at school after all the apprehension you had.
lovely photos of the boys at school – i love the cheeky glint in his eye in the one where he is holding his award, well done to him!! and you have every reason to feel so proud and the free style writing is very clever. See, you had nothing to worry about 😉 x
I love the top photo from your welly walk, but well done on the achievement awards, a well deserved smile there
wow what a busy week!! love the concentration face!
My definition of bravery is being terrified but doing it anyway. Well done young man
Lots of reasons to be proud – well done the Boy! I love the bubble photo the best though.
Love the first picture. All look great but the first one stands out to me x
How proud is he with his certificate!
Awww well done to him for getting on stage. That's a brilliant achievement. Even now I am nervous about getting in front of a room. I always find it so hard to get photos of bubbles in tact!
Lovely photos, as usual. My, isn't he growing up! Bless. Hugs from auntie Lynda xx
What a brilliant week, well done to The Boy for doing so well and so you should be very proud.
Well done to The Boy! It's amazing when they start school isn't it, so many special moments. Beautiful photos, as always!
wow you guys have been super busy again!! my fave picture this week is the bubble blowing one its stunning x
Lovely pictures again this week. I love the bubble blowing one!
Gorgeous photos this week. I love the two school photos where it looks like he is looking at himself. It's so wonderful to see The Boy grow in your 365 and such an amazing way to document the wonderful progress that children make in these early years.
He looks very pleased with his certificate and looks like he's having loads of fun with the bubbles, despite the rain.
I love the hug piccie. 🙂
I saw your instagram piccie of the Melissa and Doug shapes. It's good to see that toys that amused me as a child is still doing the rounds!
Proud Proud and Proud.
Well done The Boy xxx
a great week, and every right to be proud. Well done on his being on stage and joining in, that takes a lot of courage.
His writing is coming on great, all credit to your parenting skills getting him ready for this stage of his life
Well done on the certificate of achievement and being so brave to get on stage!!