A rare moment of quiet - when the oldest 3 are all buried in books! :)
Benjamin holding a small stuffed mouse that he found on the side of the A9! He was out for a walk with his daddy when he found this very muddy soft toy, which he *had* to rescue. It came up beautifully clean in the washing machine!
Deborah on my back in the Performance Ergo - she spends a good few hours there every day, which is nice and peaceful for me! She takes her naps there while I'm cooking & cleaning, and at least I know she's safe from her brothers!
A hyper little Deborah with Clement. Yes, she's starting young - I think she's going to be a wild little girl! She's been doing the most loud, high pitch squealing sounds - when she's happy! Her brothers like to tell me "Deborah is being very noisy" (as if they're never loud!). The worst part is when she thinks to try it during church!
On the 11th of March, my dear Benjamin turned 4! Here he is holding his Woody the cowboy dressing up outfit!
A present for Abigail - Mrs Potato Head!
Opening a present...
"Lego" police station!
Some books!
And a book for Abigail!
Mr Potato Head for Benjamin
Clement with a car - anything with wheels is always a good pressie for Clement! Though removable rubber tyres always end up in his mouth, which is rather annoying!
Another present
Playing with their family of Potato Heads!
My Boys - with Benjamin's cake
Benjamin and cake again. He had a simple request this year - just wanted plastic/rubber figures on the cake which he could play with afterwards, so I was relieved that I didn't need to attempt any icing creations!
Benjamin the cowboy!
My delightful little daughter! :-)
Doing lessons - one of the mornings that I attempt to do some schoolwork with them! I keep trying to get into a routine of it, so I'll be organised when Abigail is required to do it "full time" in August. But it's a bit hectic trying to "teach" Benjamin at the same time as Abigail, and he never wants to be left out. Yet he doesn't always like to cooperate - he usually thinks his method of doing it is better than the one suggested, or that he knows better than the book, etc. And of course Clement likes to help out too - usually marking the books while they're working! :-) I'm sure I'll get there eventually. I'm quite enjoying the book "Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind", though I have to admit that we're only several lessons into the large book. But I like the style of it and the kids enjoy it too.
Deborah looking on while they're working! :-)
On my back again - this time sleeping in the "Sleepy Nico" sling
Discovering her tongue!
And awake in the Sleepy Nico!
Out for a walk in Edderton - this photo isn't so clear, but in the background is a crane which says "Deborah Quick Lift"!
View from Edderton
Lovely fields with sheep
Peter and oldest 3
Clement coming back to bring me something
The current parish church in Edderton
Playing dolls with Abigail - complete with a girly hat - and no shoes!
A very happy little girl!
Most people like to sit on the couch - but the boys in our house often prefer to stand on their heads! :-/ ... I think it would make *me* feel sick!
Smiling, as always - nearly 6 months
The children decided that the new wool rug from Next was so comfy and soft that they would "sleep" on it!
And within a few minutes of putting Deborah down on it, she rolled onto her tummy and turned round, where she found a parking garage and CARS to play with ....
and she felt *very* pleased with herself! She was really driving the car back and forth along the wooden base there - which was quite noisy!And now, after this long post, I must go do the dishes from dinner!
