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Little cars go vroom

Eli was having fun playing with the little cars and ramp he got for Christmas

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He is in underwear because we’re in the process of potty training. Still very low key, but he is going well. He is definitely aware of when he has done something and let’s us know (with shouting and pointing), now he needs to learn to get there before he has done anything. We have consistently been getting morning wees in the potty and he even made a little poo in the potty today. He is definitely getting the idea.

Little bunny baskets

Donné helped Grace to make some little bunny baskets for Easter today.

Concentrate while gluing it together

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Cut out the embellishments

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Glue on the bits

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Add bunnies (because adding bunnies is always going to be fun)

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We’re moving to Somerset West

It is final, we’re moving to Somerset West. I went to observe in the pre-primary and primary classes at Newberry Montessori today, and Grace’s application form is in.

We’re very excited about the move. The school seems to be great, and there are currently a number of business opportunities in Somerset West. It really does seem like the right option.

We’ve been house hunting now for a few weeks, and we’ll be moving as soon as we can find a place that works for us. There is still lots to do to get that sorted out, but we’re working on it.

Exciting times ahead. I think the move is going to be good for our family, and I look forward to seeing how we settle in to a new house, a new school, and a new routine.

Things and dings

We were pulling out of the driveway and Grace says, “I need to find 37 dings.” I ask her, “What 37 things do you need to find Grace?”

So she says, “Dad…not things, dings….do you need to have your ‘earing tested?” It made me think of Lethal Weapon and questioning Uncle Benny.

Catelin’s 5th birthday

Catelin’s granny made her this beautiful Cinderella carriage cake

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The birthday girl

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With the weather being crazy hot for this time of the year, the princess party became a pool party (with lots of happy children)

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And an awesome princess jumping castle with a slide

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Eli pretty much spent the whole party grazing at the sweet table

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Let’s make some pizza

Eli lends a hand while making pizza

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Eli-in-the-box

Grace and Eli were just having some fun playing in the boxes, closing themselves in, jumping up and just being in the boxes

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Where has Grace gone?

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Bunny washing buddies

Oinky and bunny get a wash

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What’s that on the shelf?

Donné was busy organising Grace’s shelves and after clearing a spot, turned around to see that it had been occupied…

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The most beautiful apron

Gogo sent a little gift for Grace in the post, an apron to keep her clean while baking. When Donné gives it to Grace, she looks and it and says, “It’s the most beautiful apron in the whole of South Africa. I don’t know where Gogo gets these things from, it’s so beautiful.”

Grace is saying “Cheese” and Eli is trying to escape…but Grace has a death grip on his hand

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Baking muffins together

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