Last week Sophie started back at swimming lessons after a long break. I was a little worried as it was the first lesson when I wasn't in the pool with her and I was concerned that she wouldn't want to go in the water, but she was great. She was full of confidence, listened well and did everything she was asked. Take a look
During the school holidays we took some day trips around Melbourne. On one of the days we visited The Enchanted Maze Garden on Mornington Peninsula. It was a lovely day, sunny, but not too hot. We searched for Buddha statues in the hedge maze. explored the gardens, children's maze, brain teasers, got adventurous on the giant tube slides, made it through the eerie indoor 3D maze and even met a dragon along the way.
We had a wonderful 3rd birthday party with family and friends for Sophie. She had a beautiful castle cake made for her, played pass the parcel, musical statues, had a pink unicorn piņata, ran around in the garden, ate treats and played with all the other kids. So big thanks go out to all those people who helped make it wonderful day, all those who came to celebrate with us and for all the beautiful presents she received.
We've been busy little people since I last posted. We've had a wonderful birthday party for Sophie, taken trips to the beach, visited an enchanted maze garden, had a karate class and started back with swimming lessons. In the next few posts I'll try and catch you up on all of our adventures.
Today is Sophie's third birthday and she was very excited to get a big girl's bike. It's amazing how fast the last three years have gone and how fast our little girl is growing up! Tonight we also see in a new year, so Happy New Year to all our readers and we hope 2012 is a happy, healthy year for you all!
Cradlesong wishes all our readers a very Merry Christmas! We are having a fun time at home. It's Ella's first Christmas and Sophie really understands and is excited about all the celebrations for the first time. A happy time is being had by all in our house.
Well we have certainly reached the 'why' stage with Sophie. For some time now she's had an avid curiosity, asking the question "why?" frequently, but in the last month everything has been "why?". I have answered each of her questions informatively and tried to encourage a healthy thirst for knowledge, however, I was beaten down to a "Just because" response the other day. It seems there is only so much that can be explained.
Today is Sophie and Ella's Nanny's birthday. Unfortunately, she is no longer with us to celebrate. Sophie remembers and talks about her Nanny, but sadly Ella never had a chance to meet her. I know Nanny would of adored Ella as much as she did all of her grandchildren. Nanny, today we remember you with love and miss you more than ever.
