Wordless Wednesday

Hello

Sorry about the garden lights I promised - the day got away from me.  Tomorrow for sure.

I joined Weight Watchers tonight and went to my first meeting (I've done it once before years ago).  I'm feeling inspired and motivated.  I won't make any grand statements about my goals yet - I think I'll just give it a go and try my hardest and see what happens.  I'll be sure to share with you along the way.

At My House: Christmas Craft

As usual I have a hundred ideas of things to do for Christmas (crafting, baking, home decorating) and the time is flying by too fast.  I usually start planing and thinking about Christmas really early and then I'm in this oblivion that I still have plenty of time then all of a sudden it's here and I've run out of time.

This year I am trying to break that cycle so today I have 'made' some of my table decorations and they are ready to go.

Aren't they fun?? It's a bit tricky to see but there is a little glass tea light holder in the top. I'm doing our whole table in a red and lime green theme and our tree will be the same.  This idea is from Better Homes and Gardens magazine and took me about 20 minutes this afternoon while Noah was sleeping.  (Of course I had already purchased my bits and pieces from Spotlight and Bunnings).

Tomorrow I'm working on some beautiful outdoor fairy light balls - pop back if you're interested.

Moving on

There have been so many events and stages in Noah's life where I've had a realisation that he is actually growing up.  Each time I love the new adventures but shed a tear for the months flying by so fast.

Yesterday his bunks arrived and last night he jumped into his 'big boy bed' without a second thought.  His cot days are over I can't believe it.

Today after his nap he just got himself up and trotted upstairs for a cuddle :(

In the Backyard

You've heard of the Naked Chef now meet the Naked Gardener.

Nothing like a cute baby bum to make you smile.

Wiggly Woo

Noah and I have a new love - Wiggly Woo dance class.  This is one of those wonderful finds that you just have to share.  We had an absolute blast today dancing in this big hall to all our favourite Play School songs with, at a guess, about 30-40 kids plus mums.

It is a very informal music and movement class for 1-5 year olds run by the Mount Hawthorn Community Church.  It costs $4 or $5 if you have more than one child.  Morning tea is provided after class too.

There are several thing that set this program aside from others
 - it's cheap (most classes/lessons seem to be around the $15 range per child)
 - it's casual so no need to commit to a full term just come when it suits you.
 - it is run by volunteers and all profit goes to charity - need I say more.

If you are in Perth and are interested here is a link to their website.  Classes are Tuesday and Friday 9.30 or 10.30.  The hall is situated in the middle of a lovely shady park so we also played in the playground before and after.

What fun activities do you do with your kids?