Sunday, 29 March 2020

29th March

We went for a walk today and, despite the snow and hail, it was nice to be out for an hour! Oliver went in the pram because he can’t grasp the lack of touching and cuddling. This was the safest option. 



28th March

We made gingerbread cake today!



27th March

Today’s activity, can we hide inside of Mummy’s wine box? Almost is the answer!



26th March

Amongst the fun stuff, we’ve also managed lots of set school work!



25th March

These two pupils are trying to get a detention. Climbing on top of the outside toy house!



24th March

Today’s maths lesson was making cupcakes. The girls made them without assistance (other than when they let the mixture split with too much egg). 



23rd March

First day of home schooling and we made sock puppets in our craft lesson. Maisie has so much choice she couldn’t decide!



Monday, 23 March 2020

22nd March

Today we painted the window with flowers for Mother’s Day and then we painted rainbows to display in our windows so make our neighbours smile. 



Sunday, 22 March 2020

21st March

One of the first jobs in our home school was to agree a new school name. We did and then we made our school sign! Welcome to Candy Cane Primary.



20th March

And just like that, school has finished. Probably until September but we can just hope that it’ll be earlier. 



19th March

A trip to Keel Row bookshop today to buy supplies for the coming weeks!



Wednesday, 18 March 2020

18th March

Wonky photo - sorry! We received an amazing postcard from school today from the Deputy Head. Fabulous surprise!



17th March

Oliver loving school! His class has been drastically reduced this week but he’s enjoyed every minute. 



16th March

Maisie’s first tooth has come out!! The big tooth behind was almost completely through so she doesn’t have a gap. She’s thrilled that the tooth fairy will eventually visit, 8 months after Oliver’s first visit!



15th March

This was amazing to watch. Oliver had homework from school and Maisie helped him with it. The reciprocal love was obvious to see!



14th March

Oliver living his best life at Shiremoor Adventure Playground!



13th March

We’ve missed Jessica but it looks like she’s had fun! This was the best photograph of her without other children.



12th March

Maisie helping the other children at Beavers sign their names!



Thursday, 12 March 2020

11th March

Jessica all plaited, ready and packed for her 3 days away with school. She’s very excited! 



10th March

Jessica learnt about Shakespeare during World Book Day and she wanted to know more. Mummy spotted these in the sale and they’re perfect! Romeo and Juliet started tonight.



9th March

Love when we find little surprises around the house!



Monday, 9 March 2020

8th March

A sunny few hours at Shiremoor Adventure Playground!



7th March

Oliver was thrilled with the wall that he built! He used diggers to transport the blocks, cones to fence off the hazards and then different types of blocks for different jobs!



Saturday, 7 March 2020

6th March

When we are ready early and Oliver wants to wait outside for his taxi!



5th March

World Book Day today but only Oliver dressing up! His favourite book - The Very Hungry Caterpillar!



Thursday, 5 March 2020

Monday, 2 March 2020

2nd March

It’s a sad day when we wake to the news that our ‘old school’ has burnt down. Admittedly it was probably going to become housing and be bulldozed, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t sad the way it ended.



Sunday, 1 March 2020

1st March

Oliver is trying very hard to fasten a zip. We can’t criticise his efforts in trying!



29th February

Oliver helping to knead the bread for tonight’s dinner. It rose beautifully!



28th February

Mummy was at a charity Bongo Bingo type event tonight and won a prize which then was transported home on the Metro (it’s a giant margarita glass which may not be immediately apparent!).



27th February

Flowers to celebrate Dad’s (Grandad Kirsopp’s) 70th Birthday today!



26th February

Oliver enjoyed being able to pick his sisters up from school today. It also means that he gets a celebrity welcome from his old school friends and teachers!



25th February

Maisie’s homework next week is to look out for signs of spring. We spotted this crocus this morning peeking through!



24th February

A lovely cold and snowy walk to school this morning!



23rd February

Jessica took part in her first theatre show with her gymnastics/dancing school. She was amazing despite being incredibly nervous beforehand.



22nd February

We inherited some new track to add to existing track so Oliver lives playing with a huge track today!



21st February

Maisie’s burger was almost as big as her!



20th February

This was so special to watch. Maisie helping Oliver with a maze puzzle.



19th February

Tim Lamb Centre today with friends. We definitely chose the best day weather wise although it was still miserable at times! We did get to meet a therapy pony who was adorable.



18th February

A very muddy trip to Plessey Woods today!



17th February

This wasn’t quite our thought when we bought the new table but it works!



16th February

Oliver went for a bike ride on his new (to him) bike today. He is brilliant on it and he loves the freedom!



15th February

Jessica went to her friend’s house for a birthday sleepover and had a fab time!






14th February

Maisie was over the moon to have a knock on the door after school from one of her friends with a Valentine’s Day card and box of chocolates!




13th February

Exam day for Mummy! British Sign Language Level 1. Results won’t be in for 3-4 weeks.



12th February

Oliver loved his school trip to the Discovery Museum today! A bus and lots of water play. What’s not to love?!  



11th February

The girls are loving their new bedside lamps. It means they don’t disturb each other when they want to read or colour in! 



10th February

A sneaky trip to Newcastle to spend some birthday and Christmas money/vouchers! 



9th February

When you can’t sleep so you come downstairs for 5 minutes and get milk plus 5 mins of last night’s Masked Singer!!!