School Holidays

As is generally the case, Boy Wonder settled nicely into holiday mode and his mood lifted.  We intentionally kept the weekend low key with the usual football and dance on Saturday and staying at home on Sunday.   On Sunday afternoon I gave Boy Wonder the fresh cream chocolate cake recipe and he and Cat Girl made the cake from start to finish on their own with just a little help to put it n and take it out of the oven.  The cake was for Super Gran's birthday so they also made some mini fresh cream chocolate sponges for us.  They were very nice.

On Monday we went to the supermarket in the morning and brought a few bits plus a pumpkin to carve for Halloween.  Boy Wonder coped well as it was only a small supermarket and he got to talk to the British Legion chap selling poppies whilst I packed the shopping.  He and Cat Girl bought a poppy snap band each and Boy Wonder asked lots and lots of questions about the war, being in the army and death (of course.)  The man asked him if he would like to be in the forces and he said 'No, I am going to be a Marine Biologist and look after Dolphins.'  They then had a lengthily conversation about this.  Once home and shopping unpacked, we picked up the cake and headed off to Super Gran's for her birthday lunch. Boy Wonder helped to make lunch, mainly to distract him from bear hugging his sister and bouncing around.  They are now in their new house and he is still getting used to it.  A friend arrived unannounced to deliver a birthday present to Super Gran and this sent him into a mild panic. 'Who is he? Why is he here? Can't we have lunch now?' After reassurance and a firm hold hug he settled again.

The rest of the week Boy Wonder and Cat Girl went to the Ju Jitsu holiday club which wore them both out and Boy Wonder went to two adventure days and to Club Inspire. Cat Girl spent some time with Grandads having chill days.

Boy Wonder remained fairly settled throughout the week and on Friday they both went to Halloween parties and Trick or Treating.  Boy Wonder dressed up as a vampire and Cat Girl as a skeleton.  They both ended up with a bucket of sweets each that they promptly hid from me!

It was my birthday on Saturday and so both children were up early to give cuddles, cards and pressies.  These were a heart shaped locket with their photos inside and a photo frame from Cat Girl with her photo in it. I even got breakfast in bed which consisted of a  marmite on toast, a cupcake and and beaker of pop.  The remainder of the weekend consisted of football and dance for Boy Wonder as usual and Grandad took him to watch his team play football.  Super Gran and Biker Gramps babysat Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning as Superman had arranged to take me away overnight for my birthday and a meet up with some family.  

We had a lovely time away and the children enjoyed their time with  Super Gran and Biker Gramps.  Once home we spent the day around the house and had visits from family and friends to bring birthday cards.

As the day wore on Boy Wonder started to become tetchy and very vocal about not wanting to go to school.  We had a chat about it and although we are still non the wiser what was agreed after our meeting last Friday, attempted to reassure him that they were trying to help him.  Boy Wonder seemed just as convinced as we are that things will improve soon.  (which isn't very convinced!) but we agreed to give it a go and that I wouldn't be far away if he needed me.

A late and unsettled night ..........