Summer Days - Wednesday Monsters in the Library

Today we went to the local library for a Monsters Party. The children made monster masks. I love hers with its skilful use of white space.

It is ok, it is only my little girl.

The librarians had brilliantly arranged boxes which children had to close their eyes and dip their fingers in and guess whether it was Shrek's eyeballs or similar. Mine refused to do it even after having a couple of 'little thinks'. They did not allow adults to do it. Shame. I am ashamed to say I was a little bit annoyed with her for not doing it. But I must not expect to live my life vicariously through my child.

Summer Days - Tuesday Punch & Judy and Saving Snails

Another lovely day today despite the cloud cover and forecast of rain.

We went to the Punch and Judy Show at the City Museum. It was a traditional one with lots of bashings and a crocodile and baby and all. Lots of oohs and ahs from the audience - children and adults alike. We loved it. This next picture is about 20 minutes before the start of the show. Lots of people came and there were 3 shows in all. Mary watched two and would have stayed for the third (all the same).

Afterwards we had a look inside the museum. It is really good and has lots of interesting exhibitions. I have been there lots of times before which is a good thing as I was rushed round by my girl.

Then we went outside again and Mary played in the maze. We saw a butterfly (not a common site where we are).

And we saw a couple of snails. They were right by the maze and children's crushing feet so we each picked one up and moved it to the safety of the bushes. I think this is the first time I have ever picked one up. Having a little girl next to you does make you braver.

On the way back to the bus stop we walked through a park and Mary at long last found a tree she could, in part, climb.

A lovely day but we were so tired that back at home one of us had a nap. The other played with her toys. At nightime we could hear Mary putting on a Punch and Judy show for her toys. Must get crafty and make some puppets.

Another good day and cheap too as the show and museum entry were free.

Summer Days - Monday

It is the Summer holidays. I am not at work for another five weeks and so I am looking forward to a summer full of fun with Mary. Hopefully I will remember to take my camera so I can record our days.
Today we went to the city centre park.
I watched Mary playing.

I admired my red shoes.

I had a lie down and looked up.

And looked up some more.

Then we went to the library. Mary has a pose which she turns on every time now.

On the way there we had picked up a parcel from the Post Office. It was for Mary - Make your own nail varnish kit from kid's kits. Mary could not wait to try it. When we got home she rushed to do it without taking off her bag or hat. I pulled off her hat as you can see by her messy hair.

I will report more about the nail varnish kit next time.

Our first day together was good fun. More tomorrow.

And the Winners Are..

The winners of my Paying it Forward are
nifty thrifty
Stacey-Ann
Sonja.

Well done.
I will send them something, then they have to blog about it..and send something to 3 people.
I look forward to seeing their blog posts.

Thank you for taking part.

Paying It Forward

I am taking part in Paying It Forward.
Here is what gorgeousness I received from PennyDog Jewellery. The white tube is a lovely lip balm. The brooch is of fabric embedded in resin (how clever is that!). I love it. You find out a bit more about PIF in this blog entry.

Now I have to choose three people to send something to.

If you want to take part please leave a comment here. If I pick you then you will have to then post a similar entry on your blog and then choose 3 people to send to.

I will pick 3 people on Saturday 18th July.

Meet Rainbow

In my last post I mentioned that Mary bought a sock bunny.

(And why is it that when you pay for something and give the child the money they think any change is theirs? I think not. Hmm it cost £7 and no you are not keeping the change from a £20 note. )

Well his or her name is Rainbow beacuse Mary loves rainbows. I love Rainbow. I am allowed to cuddle her before bed!

Rainbow came from The Warren ( and looked after by the incredibly talented Halfanacre) and there are many of her friends there if you too have fallen in love with a sock bunny. Believe me these are the best, softest, cutest sock bunnies around.

YOu can follow the famous Widget here

and you can buy your very own Sock Bunny from here

My New Love

Me and my girl (and my birthday money) went to Winchester on Sunday for Handmade Fair.



I bought some soap, a Sock bunny (I want one now) and also my new love..from Quercus Silver this beautiful ring. Aaah.