We had a ropey start to our week. Little Man had had his MMR jabs, and then, as I understand often happens, 10 days later he was not himself. He woke crying in the night at 2.45am, and then barely slept after that. Suffice it to say I was a little tired, too!
It was a Monday, which is our lazy day. It’s the only weekday we have with no pre-school or groups to go to. He actually wasn’t too grumpy when he did get up, and ate all his food up as normal. He had a good long nap in the morning (while Boo painted and did her Reading Eggs), so after lunch I decided we’d best get out.
Now, the thing that I’d like to point out here, is that 2 months ago, we’d have stayed in. If you read my post yesterday, you’ll know that blogging and reading other blogs has changed the way we do things round here, very much for the better. And I am so pleased about that, as by getting out and taking in some fresh air, we had a really wonderful time.
We decided to go to our local park and get creating some Wild Art. I’d read about it over at Here Come The Girls and thought it looked just the sort of thing that Boo would enjoy. I was not wrong! While she was getting stuck in, running about the place collecting twigs and leaves, she kept telling me what a ‘great activity’ it was – bless her! The most entertaining thing for me was that when I suggested she grab some leaves (we were totally surrounded by them, of course), she ran to the other side of the field to collect them – why?! Here’s what she got up to…
It was so sweet watching her make her tree, as because it was a windy day, she placed each and every leaf stem carefully underneath the twigs to keep them from blowing away.
And though we’ve been going on plenty of outdoor adventures, Little Man had yet to walk about with us, as he’d either been shoe-less until recently (here’s the wonder that was shoe day) or he’d been sleepy. So this was his moment, and boy, did he enjoy it! As soon as I popped him down onto the ground he was grabbing leaves and twigs with such excitement it was so fabulous to see.
And after we’d weaved our magic with our art, there was just time to go and have a little fun in the playground 🙂
So Wild Art – have you tried it? Boo would definitely recommend it!
We’ve not tried that, looks like a great idea. We will have to have a go when we go on our next autumn walk. Thanks x
She really enjoyed it and an easy activity to do. Enjoy 🙂
Oh that’s a lovely idea – I’m going to get my kids to make a tree picture this weekend!
It’s so simple, and yet she loved it. Highly recommended – have fun!
i am so glad after your ropey start the week improved enough for you to get out and about x
Thank you. It was a much needed highlight of our day x
He was very excited! They both were, which was nice 🙂
Great photos. Glad you saved the art for always, the simple things in life really should matter more XX
Thank you. It was lots of fun to do & see, and you’re so right x
the excitement in his face, lovely xxx
He was overjoyed! Thank you x
Look at his lovely face! It says it all! Sweetness all round!
He was very pleased with himself!
Oh, that photo of your little boys excited face – fabulous! Wild art looks brilliant, what a great idea, must try it! Boo’s artworks are wonderful x
Yes, do give it a go. She does love her art :-)!
Oh yes, definitely. She really liked doing it.
What gorgeous happy photos, I’m glad Little Man is feeling better and Boo created some fab wild art. Thanks for linking up and sharing your creative adventures with Country Kids.
Thank you. She absolutely loved it, as did Little Man strolling about! Thanks for hosting x
It reminded me of my own childhood, when we did mosaics from flowers, so fascinating.
That sounds lovely. That’ll have to go on our ideas list, thanks 🙂
Thank you – he was happy!
Oooh… This is a fabulous idea! We might have to give it a go tomorrow afternoon! There’s something lovely about being outdoors this time of year, isn’t there?! Thanks so much for linking up with #SavouringtheSeason ! Claire xx
It’s just lovely out there & my daughter really enjoyed doing this – hope you all have fun, too 🙂 Thanks for hosting
Such a great idea and lots of fun.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids x
It was fun to watch her. Thanks for hosting x
what a fab idea. i love the pic of your lil boy….he looks so pleased with himself!
He was delighted with himself!! Thank you x
Oh wow that looks amazing! Go Boo!! Hope the little fella is on the mend now, the after effects of the MMR are often nasty but very short lived thank goodness #letkidsbekids
It was fab, thanks. Yes, he was much brighter a day it two later, thank you x
Oh, I remember this post – keep meaning to have a go at this! #LetKidsBeKids
You should do it – so simple, yet Boo loved it!