I don't have a lot to show this week. Last week was half term as those of you with kids will know. It was also my first half term with a term-time child, so I had a full week with both my girls for the first time since the Christmas holidays. I wanted to make the most of it. We didn't do as much as I wanted to in the end, but we did have a trip to the canal museum at Portland Basin museum and caught up with our play dough making, story book reading and dvd watching! Caoimhe loved Portland Basin. It's a really good way to spend a few hours if you are in the area. The museum covers industrial and social history of the region and is quite interactive. They seem to have set the place out with kids in mind, as there is a learning centre and a play area too, plus some of the exhibits are very 'hands on'
Twirling in a 1920's dress
Trying on hats.
It's the sort of place I would have loved to visit as a child. Definitely worth a visit!
My girl was also far more productive than I was, making a beautiful blueberry cake with grandma
I love that Caoimhe enjoys spending so much time with my mum, inevitably baking. It's something I remember doing with my grandma too, and I loved our Saturday afternoons spent making jam tarts and sponge cakes and so on. I'm so glad that my own daughters will get to do the same things that I enjoyed as a child, too.
My own contribution to Handmade Monday is a little sad and unfinished. I had hoped to get most of it completed for today, however my youngest had something to say about that, and refused to sleep last night, so I couldn't do it!
I shall reveal more when it's finished, as I know what I want to do but it just might not end up that way!
Well unfortunately afternoon naps don't last very long in this house, and I am being shouted at by a certain young lady so that will have to do for today!
Don't forget to have a look at Wendy's blog.
Til next time!
10 comments:
A busy week. Time spent with a Grandma is time to be treasured
I love the crochet... looks like raspberries and cream and rather yummy... cannot wait to find out what you making :)
Lovely photos of the children! Oh I remember the afternoon nap stage well - and the frantic "doing" time which was inevitably cut short by a child who didn't want to sleep!
Sounds like a hectic, but very enjoyable, week. Look forward to seeing your makes. Hope you have a good week.
Know what you mean about baking with Grandma. Half term last week and I too made jam tarts with the Grands. I do so hope their memories of it will be as pleasant as yours.
I think its safe to say you've been outdone by your daughter this week, that cake looks delicious!
Time spent with family is definately time to be treasured. I'm intrigued to see what that knitting is going to become, I love the colours. x
It is funny, I look forward to the holidays, and then I'm glad when they go back to school. We stayed at home and did day trips to the beach, the park, the simple things but they enjoyed it and we weren't as tired as taking a trip to visit the relatives.
I used to love school holidays and spending so much time with the children. Hectic but very enjoyable.
I love hands on museums, better than old stuffy ones.
Jan x
Caoimhe looks like she is having an absolute ball. What a lovely mommy and grandma she has xxx
A late visitor from last weeks Handmade Monday or is it early for this week! Loved reading your blog, sounds like you had a super half term, like the colours in your knitting.
Jox
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