Monthly Archives: April 2013

An eventful swimming lesson

Posted on April 26, 2013 by caterpillartales

Today I took Tiddler to his swimming lesson.  I really enjoy spending time with him by himself, and he likes having the extra attention.  He loves swimming and is becoming more confident and independent.  He swam by himself today, with … Continue reading →

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Pink pudding and gloop!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by caterpillartales

Today we had home education group at our house again.  It was a sunny day, hot enough for sunhats and suncream, and the children played in the garden all afternoon.  It was really good to see our friends, including some … Continue reading →

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More messy play in the sunshine

Posted on April 23, 2013 by caterpillartales

Sometimes the best things in life are unplanned.  This is certainly true of the best opportunities to play.  This afternoon it started with the arrival of our second tuff spot – one just wasn’t enough for four children (and all … Continue reading →

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Painting stones

Posted on April 22, 2013 by caterpillartales

On Saturday, I read Jennie’s post about a brilliant messy art session, which started off with a plan to paint some stones and led to some glorious toddler body art as the twins decided it would be more interesting to … Continue reading →

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Playing with water beads and ice

Posted on April 21, 2013 by caterpillartales

On Friday afternoon, we played with our new water beads.  They arrived on Thursday and I soaked three packs overnight in two plastic tubs of water – red in the red tub, pink in the pink tub, and clear beads … Continue reading →

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Book Day

Posted on April 20, 2013 by caterpillartales

On Friday, we decided to have a book day.  Owl had suggested it when we were tidying the children’s bedrooms last weekend and I commented that we had more books than we could ever have time to read.  I really … Continue reading →

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Playing with oats

Posted on April 18, 2013 by caterpillartales

Yesterday our friends from The Adequate Parent and 3 Kids and a Gluestick came over and I decided it would be a good opportunity to get going on our Farm topic with some more messy play in the Tuff Spot.  … Continue reading →

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Messy play in the sunshine

Posted on April 16, 2013 by caterpillartales

On Sunday it was so sunny and warm that we spent the whole afternoon in the garden.  I was probably most excited about being able to hang the washing outside, but the children enjoyed the chance to play with all … Continue reading →

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Easter holidays

Posted on April 14, 2013 by caterpillartales

I have been erratic as usual in blogging what we have been up to, which often happens when we are too busy doing it to write about it.  I am really tired at the moment, and have been going to … Continue reading →

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Birthday interview with Tiddler

Posted on April 10, 2013 by caterpillartales

Tiddler is three.  This is his birthday interview (a little late because we were on holiday.) What would you like to be when you grow up? A grown-up What kind of job would you like to do when you are … Continue reading →

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