Conker Hunting and Blackberry Picking

After a week of miserable rain, today has been a stunning and beautiful September Saturday.

 

We took the boys conker hunting at Patcham Place.

Seb threw a big stick up in the trees to knock the conkers down for Nat to collect in his little yellow bucket.

With a bucket full of conkers we drove over to the Garden centre at Brighton Racecourse, stopping to admire the views of the beautiful South Downs on our way.

We then enjoyed a lovely long walk to try and find the last of the blackberries.  We might have collected just enough for Seb to have blackberry crumble!

On the walk home, the big puddle was just too tempting for Nat to resist.

Of course he got thoroughly soaked.  We had to remove his wellies which were full of water, his soggy socks and his trousers.

I wrapped him in my black sweatshirt which looked like a dress on him or some kind of samuri outfit.

We had a lovely lunch in the garden centre coffee shop and then came home for a relaxing afternoon.

A New Bed for Nat

Nathaniel has recently started trying to clamber over the side of his cot so I decided it was time to order him a new bed.

He could probably have gone into a proper single bed but he is still only 2 and a half and I couldn't resist the picture of a lovely Toddler bed that I saw in Mothercare, and it was on sale!

It arrived today!!

While Nat was having his nap, Seb helped me put the bed together . . it was quite easy but definitely a two person job . . particulary if one of you has trouble operating a screwdriver.

 

 

Was really pleased with the finished result  . .  but realised that the cot mattress that I had hoped would fit the bed, was too small.

Quick check on the Babys'r'us website and a phonecall to confirm they had a mattress in stock.

Bundled the boys into the car and off we went to buy said matress plus new sheets as the old ones won't fit.  For some reason they only came in packs of 4 but heigh ho at least I won't have to worry on those nights when vomitting or bed wetting come into play.

Seb distracted Nat while I made up his bed complete with little duvet and pillow.  Made the room look nice and then Seb led Nat into the room.

He loved the bed and was very excited.  I was videoing so no photos of his initial reaction.

Nat looks a little glum in this one because he hurt his knee on the side rail while climbing onto his bed.

I think he likes his 'big boy' bed.  Lets just hope I can keep him in it!!

Have had to clear away some things I don't want him to play with / damage.

Tonight could be very interesting  . .  will let you know how we get on!

Rainy Day Project - Red Cardboard Box Sports Car

What to do on a rainy day?

mmmm. . . . . . . . .

A recent delivery of jam jars from the Jam Jar Shop means I have one spare . . .

Cardboard Box!

Now what does this look like to you?

Can you tell what it is yet?

One excited boy can't wait!

A lick of paint . . .

looking good now . . .

Now the accessories  . .  first some head lights

Now for some wheels . . . yes I know they are green
but that is what Nat wanted!   What can I say?
Artistic licence?

Time for a bath while the paint work dries
I hope these green hands are going to come clean!

one nice clean boy smelling of talcum powder . .

One Red Sports Car with personalised number plate

Leather upholstery

Rear view

Take one keen driver. . .

going faster now . . .

anyone for a ride?

push me mum!

Transportation to the racing track . .

Racing up and down the hallway
Not sure how robust these sports cars are  . .
I guess at least spare parts are easy to come by!
 

mmm  . .  and now for my next project????