Mikayla's 9th birthday party

Dear Matthew

 

Last Saturday we celebrated your cousin Mikayla's 9th birthday party. She had a disco themed party with about 20 of her friends.

 

I was expecting you to get a little overwhelmed with all the kids that were at aunty Chantel's place but you didn't, you loved it! So much so that when all the kids filled a plate with food and went and sat on the floor to eat in the playroom, you followed suite! Even better, when they were playing pass the parcel, you were confident enough to plonk yourself down in the middle of the circle (see the photo below)! It was hilarious! You are had a good go at smashing the piñata :)

 

I remember the day Mikayla was born and can't believe next year she'll be in double digits. The years have certainly flown. It is a timely reminder that every day is precious and to grab every opportunity that comes your way!

 

Love you my darling boy,

 

Mum xxx

 

 

  

Pre-Kindy orientation

 

Dear Matthew

 

Last Monday we had your Pre-Kindy orientation where you met your teacher, Ms Blair and had a play in your classroom and playground area.

 

You had a great time and were especially fascinated by the tadpoles they have in your classroom and barely even noticed that I was still there. It was great to see so many boys in your class too (you only have eight or so kids in your class and it looks like at least five are boys) given you seem to have been predominantly surrounded by girls since birth!

 

We talked about what school would involve however when I said to you that next time we came to school mummy would head off to work for a bit you instantly grabbed on to me and said 'NO MUMMY' so we'll see how things go in February haha! I have complete confidence in my little boy that you will transition well (at least after a few weeks) and make life-long friends.

 

It is such an exciting time in your life. I really enjoyed my primary school years and am just so happy you're attending my old primary school!

 

Love you my big school boy!

 

Mum xxx

 

Christmas preparations are underway!

Dear Matthew,

 

It's not even December yet but Christmas preparations are well underway!

 

We started back in October by helping your Ma Ma and Gumps put up the family tree (and left them to put up the 8 or 9 others on their own). Last week we had a family and friends Christmas lunch at Ma Ma and Gumps house and you had fun playing with my cousin Anna's daughter Rose (lovingly referred to by you as 'baby Rose).

 

Then on the weekend we were invited to your friends Thatcher and Marlow's grandad's house for their family Christmas get together (as they are leaving for Canada for Christmas in a few days) and you loved exploring their cubby and swimming in their lovely and warm pool!

 

On Sunday night your Ma Ma and Gumps came over to our house for Sunday roast and we put up the Christmas tree while watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, as per tradition. You helped Gramps put the star on the tree and were fascinated by the Peppa Pig bauble we bought you a few years ago for your collection.

 

Yesterday your friends Oliver and Samuel visited and you had a great time playing with them and giving them their Christmas presents too. In the afternoon you also discovered that the advent calendar was filled with chocolates- so you grabbed a basket and told me to get out of the room while you proceeded to collect the chocolates into your basket! Love it!

 

We have also been making handprint tree decorations for your grandparents and great-grandparents and I've been cross-stitching a quote from Christmas Vacation for Ma Ma so we are definitely getting into the spirit of things!

 

It's such a great time of year!

 

Love you my little elf,

 

Mum xxx