First day with daddy away...

and it was a busy one! First all three of us laid in bed until 8.30am and then there was a demand for bacon from the little fella so we got up and had breakfast. It was then off to tap and ballet with Daisy, when we got back Jo and Cala popped over for a cup of tea and slice of cake (well they brought the cake), Sam asked to go and see the horses so he went home with Jo and Cala. Daisy had a rehearsal day for her big so was picked up by a school friend to go dancing for the afternoon. I then dropped off all the old baby clothes to the NCT sale and came back and did some houseowork before picking Sam up (he had the best time, was covered in dirt and would not stopping asking where Murphy was once we were home), then we picked up Daisy, then went to the laundrette to dry the three loads of washing I had done and then to the store to get some supplies and finally coming home via the chinese takeaway. It was then dinner, bath, story and an early night for everyone!


Lunch, cup of tea and cake


Wey hay, chinese takeaway. Unfortunately Daddy is not too keen on chinese so when he goes away it is our treat as the little people love the noddles and rice!

Can you bottle little boys?

Sam is at the really cute age where his speech is really coming on, all he wants his cuddles and his sense of humour is really starting to come through.

Usual busy week of school, playgroup, dancing, etc.
Monday - Daisy went back to swimming lessons and had a great time, she was jumping in from the side and going right under. She can swim with a float but hopefully will be swimming without one very shortly!

Tuesday - School/playgroup and Daisy had her friend from school, Jelena for tea. Our little fella also decided that he did not want to wear nappies at night either! So first night sleeping without a nappy!

Wednesday - Sam and I went swimming today, he is going in the deep end on his own with his arm bands on (of course I am right by him) - which is great considering a month ago he didnt even want to get in the pool. The one we go to has a rapid which he loves going through and also a pirates ship with a slide! Daisy had dance practice for the big show at The Dome in a few weeks and had a school friend, Jess home for tea afterwards.

Thursday - Was our first parents evening. Daisy's teacher said that she has lots of friends and is very popular but we got the usual Forbes comment of 'She does like to chat alot!' She is doing well, her maths and phonix are on track and she is very very good at art, sometimes prefering to do that than other work! All in all a good report. Cala came over to look after the little people and then we had dinner afterwards and told Daisy what her teacher said, there was silence for a mintue and then Daisy asked 'What was she wearing'? That's our Daisy!

Friday - Was a school and playgroup day and then we went out for dinner with Daddy to Pizza Express. When sam was given the menu straight away he said to the waiter 'Ice Cream please' he wouldnt eat anything until the ice cream came. After a lovely dinner together, it was then time to take Daddy to Ashford International Station as he was going to France snowboarding for the week. Lots of 'I dont want my daddy to go' and 'I want a cuddle from daddy' on the way home.

Sammy boy has done brilliantly with his nappy training and has not had one accident day or night! Well done little fella!


Daisy, Jess and Sam relaxing on the sofa eating pizza after a busy day


Wow Daisy your hair has got really long!


Meet Tamara Parker

Big boy pants!

There were two big things this week, my little fella announced on Sunday that he didnt want to wear nappies anymore but wear pants. All went well Sunday but we had a little accident on Monday morning and to be honest I was dreading it and was tempted to put him back in nappies but I am proud to announce that Sam is now a full time pant wearer! He has been fantastic and says 'wee wee coming' everytime he wants to go, on Friday morning he even took himself off to the toilet without telling us, so a big well done to our Sammy boy. As a treat for doing so well we treated him to the Pepper Pig space ship which he loves and went to sleep with it by his bed the night we gave it to him.

The other big thing was Nanny Anne's birthday on Tuesday so a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Nanny. Unfortunatel we were really crap and forgot!! But we made it up to her today as Daisy did a lovely dinner party (she decorated the cake and the table and even waitressed).


Sammy boy doing some mixing???


Cheers - Daisy and Sam have got quite into 'Cheers'


Sam looking very chuffed as I was telling everyone what a big boy he is now that he wears pants - he is so blinking adorable.

Cake time

Sam and Daisy helping Nanny blow out the candles

Loving the Pepper pig rocket

Some of our week in photos

OK mum, what shall I fix first?


Just make sure my hat fits!


Unfortunately Daisy had a nasty fall outside the entrance of Drusillas, she was a very brave young lady as it was really quite a bad one. She had an egg on the side of her head, grazes all down the side of her face, arm and knee and grit in her hand. She was very good and let the first aid man see to her and within five minutes she was running and jumping in the soft play... how do little people do it?

Sam with his beloved Thomas. As it was an inset day we headed to Drusillas with Emma and her two children Carys and Aston.

We love pancake day in the Parker house, pancakes with sugar and lemon... the only way (well also melted chocolate and bananas)

Our beautiful little lady

The little fella is behind the flying pancake

Daisy finally painting the duck she got for Christmas from Aunty Angela

A nice long walk followed by a nice long sleep!

Our Sunday morning was spent hanging out at home and the children playing in the garden from 8.30am until we left for our walk with Aunty Jo, Uncle Murphy and Cala at Devils Dyke.

When we got back all the Parker's had a sleep, although Daisy and I were the worst falling asleep about 2.30pm and ot waking until 6pm - lovely.


At the top of the Dyke and boy was it cold, thankfully as we moved down towards the dip it got warmer


Daisy and Sam loving exploring the many holes


Hi ho, hi ho its off to work we go...

Uncle Murphy escaping the rolling tree

Daddy and Aunty Jo pushing the tree off the path, like the good people they are!

Spot of lunch. Uncle Murphy loving his Tesco's crisps!

Daisy is laughing at something Uncle Murphy is doing!

Yet more holes

On the way back to the car

After a long walk when you are cold... the little people join Jo and Murphy for an ice cream

Sam and Aunty Jo saying goodbye - ice cream is involved!

Saturday 21st February 2009

Daisy and I met Angela and her mum for lunch today to talk weddings. I cannot believe that it is only seven weeks to go! Sammy got to hang out with Daddy and they went over to see Nanny Anne for lunch.

Daisy helping Angela choose which cakes to have for the wedding

Some retail therapy after lunch

Sammy boy and his daddy

Our little fella, cute as ever and with his beloved hat!

The Parker boys

Fifth day of half term

This morning was a chill day at home as we have had quite a busy week. Nanny Maureen popped over with some lunch and we plaed bingo which is part of Daisy's maths homework. After lunch we headed to the supermarket for some supplies.

Daisy and Nanny Maureen playing bingo

Fourth day of half term - Thursday 19th February
I was working today so the little people were rescued by Nanny and Grandad and taken off to the Blue Bell Railway for a ride on the steam train, we all arrived back home around lunch time and then Grandad looked after the little people at home whilst Nanny Anne and I went off to Ikea to get some bits!


Grandad and Sam on the train


Nanny Anne and Daisy


Daisy loving her High School Musical 3 DVD!

Third day of half term

Cousins Bobby and Mia came down from London with Aunty Dawn today so we headed off down to the beach, our day is in photos below:


We walked from our house to Brighton for lunch of fish and chips on Brighton beach with (going round from left to right)... Daisy, Bob, Sam, Nanny Maureen, Elsie, Kelly, val, Aunty Jo, Aunty Dawn, Mia and Tilly.


We then walked to the pier and Sam went on the rides for the first time, he hasnt really been old enough before. Aunty Jo produced a bag of ride tokens and he loved the track ride so much he went on it three times. First the Barbie car with Daisy (Tilly is in the car in front)


Quick break of a ride in the tea cups with Bobby


Daisy and Tilly enjoying a spin

Then another go on the track this time he is behind Daisy in the bus (cannot see him though)!

And the last time, in the truck which he loved! So big thank you to Aunty Jo for all the rides

It was then a quick go on the dolphin derby which Daisy and Aunty Dawn won!

We then walked up to the town centre and met Jay and Kelly before getting the bus home! Daisy and Sam had a great day with their cousins.