Finally....a day at home

So it's been a while since I've written here and it's partly because we didn't have the girls for a few days and then now we do so i haven't had a lot of time to write.

Since I wrote last....Miss 4 has started preschool and Miss 1 is standing on her own for a few seconds at a time. I'm continually amazed at how much they change and grow once they are away for a few days. Miss 1 is now giving me cuddles. This is something new because for a long time she would only give her dad cuddles. It's very cute and I'm pleased that we are continuing to grow closer together over time.

It's now been a few months since I moved in and it's nice to know things are starting to get a little easier and more familiar :) 

No more training wheels!!

So today is a special day...Miss 4 is having the training wheels taken off her bike! We bought her a pretty princess helmet (that's been on her head since we got it) and we are set to go.

I'm a little nervous about this and fear that if she falls off once then we will struggle to get her back on the bike....oh well time will tell. I can imagine I will get some funny photos of this milestone though :)

Who has the rules?

We have this constant battle in our home about rules and which rules apply at both the girls homes and which rules are specific to either house/parent. I couldn't tell you how many times I've heard 'I can't do that cause mummy said so'. It's hard not knowing what rules are enforced at the other house but we are persisting with our rules. In a perfect world, we would all be able to sit down and discuss rules etc so that we are all the same page but as I keep being reminded....life ain't perfect!

One thing that puzzles me is this rule about Miss 1 not being able to eat strawberries? We have given her strawberries heaps of times and she's had no trouble eating them. I'm not sure if there is some reason you can't feed a one year old strawberries.....interestinly sultanas are fine for her to eat (I would've assumed that they were more of a choking hazard). Oh well, our battles continue in relation to rules (as I suspect they will be for many many years to come)

Just quickly....the star chart is working (after some great advice from my mum)!! 5 stars down and 5 to go!!

How long will it take?

So yesterday, we introduced the Star Chart into our home and a list of family rules in this home. The aim is to get 10 stars....one per day of excellent behaviour. Day one, and we weren't off to a good start with no star given!! Here is hoping that day two is more successful. So far so good at this stage. Will keep you posted :)