07 April 2009

Montessori Picnic

A few weekends ago, Julia and Liam's school had a wonderful family picnic day. Unfortunately, Matt had to stay home sick with the stomach bug Liam had had the week before, but the children and I had a great time! I had volunteered to help set up the grounds that morning, so Julia and Liam had a couple of extra hours to play before the crowds arrived. Luckily, the other two mothers helping out have daughters in Julia's class.

Liam tried for a little while to keep up with the girls...
but decided that with his breadstick and a whole playing field to explore, he didn't need their company

*Side note: I've mentioned to some of you my concern with his turned-in foot (which is really apparent in this photo). The doc said it doesn't seem to be a structural problem and should self-correct as he gets stronger with his walking



Elsa, Indiana, and Julia
(10 photos and not one of them all looking in the same direction)


Lucy and Julia (chowing down on a sausage)


Julia was so excited about the pony ride the whole time up until the moment she actual sat in the saddle

Meanwhile, Liam could've stayed with the 'Barnyard Babies' for hours
(hanging out with the goats here)

Trying to figure out how to get into the pig pen

"Oooh, girlfriend..."
(Julia and Elanna, enjoying snacks and a chat)

Tuckered out Liam
(after hours of excitement, Liam crashed for a bit in the pram)

Julia LOVED the baby animals (as long as she was on the outside of the fence!)

Not quite getting the concept of the 'Limbo' but loving it anyway


Liam really mastered his walking this weekend. He took off across the playing fields, and instead of crawling when he got tired or took a spill, he'd just squat down (as pictured) and take a bit of a break before toddling off again.


'Roary' the mascot for the Queensland Lions soccer team
Reaching out for Roary after she'd warmed up to the concept that a giant, mute lion chasing the children was actually supposed to be fun

That's Julia, 2nd from the left, keeping up with the big kids with a little soccer ball and Roary's giant one.

Relaxing at the end of the day with a banana. This was right after I told Julia it was time to leave (notice, she is not in the picture)...
she immediately bolted, thinking that if I couldn't find her then she wouldn't have to leave (it did prolong the process, but I was glad she was having such a great time).

1 comment:

Brink said...

This looks like such fun!!