the sun is shinning

the sun is shinning, although we have very thick frosts, even in town. But at least the sun is shinning and it is not all damp and gloomy. I have been playing around with settings and am hoping to update the blog with links etc that I have found along our home ed journey which may help others, although mostly I am hoping to get a bit organised by sorting through them and reorganising resources. In other news Munch has been busy with craft club and made an art apron, which I will remember to photograph soon as I get a chance. Also lots of christmas scented play dough has been made and played with, just need more food colouring now lol. Also christmas scented salt doh was made and shaped with christmas cookie cutters. We allowed it to air dry and started painting them yesterday.

Lots of sorting through boxes making sure we know where baby bits are whilst searching for presents we know we bought ages ago and put somewhere safe. Making room for the tree. Lots of hiding under the duvet as some of us have stinking colds and feel pretty terrible. Lots of playing (and some squabbling) and craft opportunities and lots of reading. Mostly the adults whilst the children are playing nicely. I am reading Ina May's guide to childbirth as the panic is beginning to set in with 9 weeks to go. Mostly this is due to ventous delivery last time and the severity levels of pain and spd this time around. Not actually sure what The ninja is reading at the moment, I have lost track a bit.

Munch's latest craft club creation

I am struggling with pain and depression at the moment, so will try not to whine and moan too much. I simply  wanted to show you munch's latest craft club creation.

and of course to mention the snow.....such as it was. We seemed to have the least out of everyone we know. Even friends on the south coast had more.

Also on the plus side we have been short listed on a house, although nothing is guaranteed. Fingers crossed, although it won't be ready until middle/end of January as they are still building it. 

7 days

Library, new car bought and waiting to be collected. Craft club. Pottering, housework and snuggling to avoid the worst of the weather. Popping into town for a few bits and bobs, looking for bits to put in advent calenders (sadly this year we are a bit behind in our seasons preparations. Partly due to both feeling so bad and having limited mobility and partly due to cash flow issues, like not having any. Have made a few bits and got a few bits of ebay. Luckily we both have big families though so the children will be ok present wise and luckily they are mostly bothered about the spirit of christmas (although saying that teh eldest did present us with a comprehensive list for Santa, most of which is doable except maybe the DS which is making an appearance on the list for the second year running. Will have to see what we can do)

Yesterday we went to the Dickens Christmas festival in Rochester as I was helping out on the NCT stall, unfortunately didn't get to see much as it was sooooo busy but all looked very festive. Speaking of festive here is Munch's latest creation from craft club

She really enjoyed doing it and it looks lovely. We have filled it with moshi things as requested (but only because they were in the sale)

Today we are off to the in-laws for lunch and our weekly fix of dodgy tv so will sign off for now.