Table project

I have been meaning to take care of Bug's little, old and sad table. It was the very first table we bought her when she was ready to start doing craft stuff on her own at her table. I think we might have even used the table at some point for her to eat at, but that did not last too long as I realized that unfinished wood could not hold against my toddler's dangerously gross eating habits.

After we moved here the table had to be put into her room as that was the only place we could fit it. Over the course of almost a year it was covered with books and paper and who knows what? This little old table was almost forgotten....until I decided to give it some time and love.

I have had this amazing "chalkboard paint" for a while now and was planning to use it on our wall, but seeing how we are renting, well that wasn't going to happen any time soon. What better use of it than to paint Bug's little old table and allow her to draw all over her furniture? Actually only all over this table but that just a matter of detail.

To say the least she loves her NEW little old table. She can't get enough of it. It turned out great and even gave me some other ideas what to use the paint for. That will be another post though.

Schoolgirl

Bug started Kindergarten a few weeks ago. She goes three days a week and she absolutely loves it. I love it. It is a very neat place with everything I imagine to nurture a kid’s imagination and childhood.
Yes there are rules and they are getting them ready for school but I do think that they can use that at this stage in their little life. She is encouraged daily to do things on her own to take care of her things and to make decisions for herself.
The government funds it and I feel that it is more community oriented than anywhere else we ever had her attend.

Parents are asked to volunteer their time or occasional help. The kids these ways get to do yoga, sewing, cooking and if it is up to me (as I would like to volunteer) some dancing as well.
They even bring their own snacks and lunches. The biggest and most important thing on day one for Bug was to carry her brand new lunch box.

Funny Fashion Friday

Here is her best blue steel look......

It's a one shot deal so excuse the photo quality.

Funny Fashion Friday

She got Evan all her hats and put them on one by one so we can laugh.
She got dressed for our dinner night. Yeah, all by herself....

One tree hill and Cornwall Park

As part of Mor-mor's recent visit we finally visited One Tree Hill or Maungakiekie as they call it in Maori. It is one of Auckland's largest volcanic peak surrounded by an amazing (size and beauty wise)park called Cornwall Park.


We put our walking shoes on, took Bug's bike and had a fantastic time exploring. The park is home to the Auckland Observatory, a great Cafe, the Acacia Cottage and amazing trees.


Bug and I collected some pine cones, acorn and leaves for some of our upcoming art projects welcoming autumn.
We even got to go up to the top of the Hill where you pretty much get a 360 view of the city.


As you can imagine we only saw a very small part of the park and can't wait to go back to explore the rest. Fall is here so I think we might just have to make time to see how the leaves are changing.

Kurt Cobain has nothing on her

Music has been a huge part of her life. First we would dance with her (ever since she was a month old)to just introduce her to the rhythm, than she started shaking her little bum whenever she heard any kind of sound that resembled some kind of music. Eventually she fell in love with dancing and recently she picked up her guitar (again) and started picking on the strings. She even asked her dad to teach her how to play. I hope she will have the same passion for music as he does.

Just 'cause

Just 'cause they are both amazing little monkeys.
Just 'cause they absolutely adore each other.
Just 'cause I adore both of them as much as they adore each other.
Just 'cause I can't get enough of them.
And just 'cause they lift up my heart with their sweet laugh.