Burton hasn’t quite been himself this week as he was sent home from pre school on Monday as he fell asleep at the table! It appears to be a cold which has worn him out more than usual this week with him having naps in the afternoon on the sofa.Tuesday we stayed in all day, but we have still managed some time outdoors the rest of the week, as it has been dry and fresh air is good even if cold germs are about.
We have spent our outside time in our garden as it has been very cold this week, and with both boys suffering with runny noses I felt it best not to venture too far from our warm house.
We have amused ourselves with bubble blowing and, more excitedly, the arrival of our new trampoline this week!!! I am sure that from now on our weekly round up of our outdoors adventures will feature some bouncing action, as I hope that the trampoline will burn off lots of excess energy!!
Bubble blowing is just such fun and while Burton can now successfully blow and catch the bubbles and give me advice on how to do this too!!! Cheeky boy!
Jenson is unable to blow very well and usually ends up tipping the bubble mixture onto the floor! However, he did manage to blow a bubble today which I was able to capture
Bouncing is also such fun and whereas Burton is quite the pro, Jenson struggles because Burton wont stop bouncing which makes Jenson fall down and then he is unable to stand back up, because his brother keeps jumping!!! Still, I am sure a system will appear which enables them both to bounce together successfully and without tears (Jenson) and without having to take it in turns to bounce to avoid a certain boy being knocked down and unable to get back up, which leads to more tears of frustration (Jenson!)
and of course I had a little bounce too and then the boys found it hilarious when I decided to lie down and they jumped on top of me!!
Last year Burton was able to jump up, sit down and get back up again so this morning I recorded him doing this after Daddy asked him if he remembered how to do it, which he did. I should have made sure he was wearing matching socks though lol!!!
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That trampoline will pay for itself time and time again with the use it will have. Ours is used every day. As it is in the front garden they manage a bounce on the way to the car before school and invariabley the first place they head straight after school too. It is a great way for them to use a little energy when they just have a few spare minutes. We also have a trampoline in one our play areas for our holidays guests and it is always a favouritie after a long car journey. I hope Burton feels better soon, a little fresh air is no bad thing but very sensible to keep it to short bursts close to home. Thank you for linking up.
That looks like such fun. Who needs to stray too far from home when you have bubbles and your own trampoline? I think a big trampoline is in our future. We have the space and Bud would adore it.
Your garden looks like lots of fun. We love our trampoline. I really must order a new net for it LOL x
Aaww, your boys are so similiar to mine 🙂 Pooh Bear is at the stage where he thinks he’s jumping but he’s actually just bobbing up and down with one foot leaving the ground! 😀
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Pssssss *whispers* in our house, socks from the same packet (different pattern) counts as a pair
What could be better than bubbles and bouncing? Aly would happily do this all weekend
looks like they are having a great time on the trampoline, my son loves his, i just have to get him a new net xx
That is quite a feat for a little person – well done Burton. Lovely post Jenny & thanks for adding it to the outdoor play party.
He looks so pleased with himself, and rightly so, clever boy! I absolutely love Jenson’s face in that bubble blowing picture.
Ah so pleased he blew a bubble! lovely pics, its great having fun at home isn’t it? x
Can’t beat a good bounce on the trampoline. We did bouncing and blowing today too.
Lovely photos as always Jenny. When mads is older i will definitely get her a trampoline, we had one when I was young and it’s so much fun x
Great photos! I especially like the first one of Jenson’s bubble blowing attempt. :0) x