Weekly Chat 28th March

[Mouse]

It's a bit late in the day, but welcome to the new week!

We've made the most of the lovely weather again today because I think it's due to get cold later in the week. As soon as the children got here this morning they were asking to go outside, so we did. It keeps everything tidy indoors

Did everyone have a good weekend? I had a wander round town on Saturday and got some bargains in the charity shop, including a couple of Room on the Broom soft toys for 50p each. I also got some more bits for loose parts play. I've got so many things now I should stop buying them, but when you see a stainless steel gravy boat for 50p you just have to buy it!

Then yesterday we had a family BBQ at my son's house for Mother's Day. The best part was I didn't have to cook or wash up

[loocyloo]

A gravy boat for 50p! well done! they are usually around the £3 mark at least whenever I see one!

We had rain/drizzle all day yesterday. as it was my day off, it didn't matter! Forecast is not great for the rest of this week! rain, and even SNOW! I was hoping it was going to be like 2 years ago, when we had those weeks and weeks of glorious sunshine! We're going to visit a local toddler group today with a friend and then, I'm not really sure what we're doing the rest of the week!

I much prefer being outside, because, as you say ... it keeps everything tidy inside

stay warm, stay dry, stay safe and have a good day everyone

[Pixie dust]

Lucky you Mouse....it was very cold and damp here yesterday and to be honest not much better here today either. After a couple of busy weeks with lots planned we don't have a lot happening this week, I am going to see how each day goes. We actually break up Friday for Easter here and I am having next week off. We are going to visit DS1 and his girlfriend at the weekend, the weather isn't looking too good it seems whenever we go to visit either sons up north the weather is always cold and wet !


Last Holby tonight Mouse...

I had a good nose around the charity shops at the weekend and came home empty handed. The gravy jug reminded me of Maza as I remembered her saying about being on the hunt for one in her local charity shops.

I have a busy after school session tonight so going to go and get organised while 2 out of the 3 are currently sleeping.

[Ellisha]

We had lovely weather yesterday but it's more overcast today and yes, I think even some sleet forecast for laster in the week. The warm weather makes such a difference to my mood! The clock change has messed me up a bit, hopefully I'll get used to the mornings soon!

I am taking the LOs into my kids school tomorrow as my son's class has been learning to play the djembe drums. They are doing a quick concert for the parents. It's at 9.45 so a rush home to give to LOs some breakfast and then a rush back to school! Ideally I'll then be heading off to toddler group as they have some easter crafts on, but that's in the opposite direction to school. I walk everywhere (apart from using the bus sometimes) so it will be good exercise!

[Mouse]

Enjoy the drumming Ellisha. One of my sons learnt to play the djembe when he was at junior school. It always sounded fantastic when they played together.

Pixie, I won’t get to watch Holby on time tonight but I’ve already set it to record to I can catch up on it before bed. I hope it’s a good ending and wraps things up. I don’t like endings that leave more questions than answers!

Our weather has been overcast compared to last week, but it was still nice enough to play out without coats on. The children loved the gravy boat in the sand table. 50p well spent I’ve often seen them (but for a lot more money) and always think of Maza and this group. I also bought a little pewter dish. I really spent big on it (a whole £2) but when I looked it up when I got home, I found it was worth about £40 I’ve kept that one for them to play with indoors rather than in the sand table

[Mouse]

Well, that's our good weather gone! It's cold and wet and so dark today. I think we're going to have a cosy day indoors with lots of stories, singing and free play.

Pixie Dust, what did you think of Holby? I thought the main story line was a bit predictable, but I did like how it ended...as if it wasn't the end. I don't think I'll miss it, but I'm glad I stuck with it till the end. Now we just need to see what they replace it with.

[Pixie dust]

We ended the day with a very wet school run ! The downpour started just as we left home

Mouse...I thought the final scenes from Holby were good especially the tribute to the NHS but I did think the episode dragged a little and was a little flat. I will miss it as it was my little Tuesday night habit and that was the one night I could steal the remote from DH

[loocyloo]

I did the school run in SNOW! Last Wednesday it was a school run in summer dresses and no coats !

It hasn't settled but we've have a fair few snow storms since the school run!

No idea what I'm doing tomorrow .. going to see what the weather is up to, and go from there. I've only got 2 during the day, so would usually make the most of it and go out and about, but not sure I want to if its cold and wet! ( plus these children really don't enjoy being out in the rain )