Chez Spud

Ship ahoy! The perfect, perfect weather continued today. I just can’t believe how wonderful the weather has been for the whole Easter holidays, and it’s set fair for the next 5 days too. We’re just pootling about in the garden, to the beach…not going far, not doing much because who needs to when the sun is shining?

Bertie made a boat today, at the bottom of the garden. I don’t think he’s thought that through as there’s no navigable water anywhere near.  I’m not sure what prompted this sudden creation, other than the readiness of raw materials and the will to build stuff. It’s actually pretty cool although, sits down and fans self, he NAILED IT TOGETHER HIMSELF. Yes, my 5yo used nails and hammer and wood unsupervised (for the most part) and it didn’t end with a trip to A&E. Is this the moment in my parenting career when I have to stop with the helicopter mothering, stop with the endless ‘be careful!’…’slowly’…’mind you don’t trip/stab youself/poke someone in the eye?’ Am I ready for that?

Alas wearyness and possibly a bit too much sun made for a rather grumpy Bertie. He wasn’t that keen on sharing his creation with Diggy. I think there’s a bit of poking going on here (‘be careful, you could have someone’s eye out with that!’). The sticks are oars by the way. But then you knew that.

First attempt at team photo. Bertie looking stroppy:

Second attempt. Bertie looking happy, but only because he’s positioned himself to cover up Diggy entirely to make sure he claims ownership of the boat for the archive photograph:

Grumpy, both of them:

Weird face from Diggy:

Aha, finally! The official Team Photo

Shortly afterwards Diggy fell in the nettles, wet his pants and was stung by a bee in a 10 minute period. Poor chap! It’s tough being a sailor.

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