A nice start to the week..

After last week which was full of sick pets, children and parents this week has started much better. Everyone except marquesa is over their illness and things have returned to normal. We have had a lovely relaxed but full week from an HE point of view. Reading is starting to click and sam is starting to read posters and signs while we are out. He is also thrilled with the Draw Write Now book that arrived and has spent ages drawing various animals. I have to admit I was surprised how good his drawings are. This is a child who as a rule does not like to draw and thinks coloring in is a waste of time. We started the House at Pooh Corner for our read alouds and while I was reading he drew his interpretation of the 100 acre wood. Okay it does have a prairie dog, horny lizard and pond skaters but it is all his own work. Today was science day, catching up on all the experiments from the past couple of weeks. Sam had a ball-photos to follow.

Marquesa is slowing coming round. She even managed to clean a paw today so she must be feeling a little better. Her eating is getting better as well but we are still having to feed her every 3 hours. She hates being fed so perhaps that will encourage her to eat on her own.

Have started our holiday baking-sam was in 7th heaven with licking the bowl and eating the mistakes. He can't wait for our baking day next week.