Reward for Effort

Spencer received a smile award this morning at assembly. It was so well timed for him - and also deserved.
On Friday, while waiting for the boys to rush them off to basketball, Spencer's teacher excitedly grabbed me. She had just retested Spencer since the holidays and his reading was exceptional. She was so thrilled that he had gone up not one but 6 levels in reading! He had gone from not meeting their required level for mid year, to exceeding that level! I knew that he had improved - he had made one of those massive jumps that you know he was just getting it. It has actually become a pleasure to listen to him read as there is not only flow but expression to his stories. So proud that all of that extra hard work we have done is really paying off. He will be able to float along on this award for some time now too which is great for his self belief.

Well done honey - and thanks for smiling at the camera!

Mustard

The latest addition to my winter wardrobe - a wook jacket. Needs an iron but it has either been on or on a bag waiting to go back on since I made it.
It is this burda pattern

very simple - centre back seam, bust darts and the facing becomes the collar. Very easy - this one is unlined. It would be better with lining, but I haven't had it off long enough. 

One of those families

I suppose with three boys, it was bound to happen but we were hanging out with the locals at the opening of the football club rooms. The kids were off with their mates playing footy and we were inside where we we knew most people!

Actually, given what it was, it was a good night!

Royal Head Wetting

 We enjoyed a lovely spread at my "boss"es house. The cake was beautiful and delicious. There was a layer of chocolate hidden under the icing.

The rest of the spread included champagne, salmon bagels, cucumber sandwiches and pims - not to mention the royal quiz and pictures.

Its a win

 Our second game and it was a win. Not just a win but a walkover. The mercy rule was applied which the little ones didn't understand but the older ones certainly got it and were very proud.

Body Parts Cupcakes!

My offering for the quarterly cupcake stall - I am obviously working to a selected market!
They all went quickly and we made over $1200.

Dirt

 Intially I was so keen to see my boy come home from footy covered in dirt. He is now really getting in there and having a real go...

 that was until I had to wash those white shorts!

He was easier to wash and headed off for a Cubs Bowling tournament.