Christmas 2018

Christmas Eve

Christmas Morning 

 Christmas Dinner

First Tooth!

Tonight, Dexter was over the moon to finally lose his first baby tooth...

Dexter is 6!!

Six years have passed and Dexter continues to amaze me every day. He is mature, caring, articulate, confident, intelligent... everything you would hope for your child.

He continues to thrive at school.

He continues to be a loving big brother and an amazing role model for Rayna to learn from.

He has been on the sidelines of the upheaval of his mummy going through cancer treatment and yet he remained his usual happy, loving, patient self.

What more could I ask for!

Conveniently, Dexter's birthday landed on a Saturday this year so we had a nice slow morning opening presents and playing before party time. 

Dexter's venue of choice this year was a trampoline park. It seemed a hit with all his friends and Rayna enjoyed it too :)

Funnily enough, I didn't take that many pictures for Dexter's birthday this year. I wasn't able to enjoy his birthday quite as much last year as I was distracted with horrible side effects from treatment. This year, I didn't want to be behind the camera documenting everything. This year, I just wanted to watch. And enjoy. And join in.

This past year has been a bumpy one but I am lucky enough to be here to enjoy what is still to come and I can't wait to see how much more of an amazing young man Dexter grows in to this next year.

Just Keep Swimming

Of all the extra curricular activities kids can do these days, swimming was one that was non-negotiable for me. It's not just a hobby, it;s an important life skill - one that could save your life one day.

Thankfully, Dexter took to his lessons like a duck to water and looks forward to going every week. Tonight he was awarded with his first certificate & badge for his achievements.

There is still a way to go but my little fish is eager to learn and hopefully he'll be a confident swimmer by the time we go on our water park holiday next summer!

Year 1

After 6 weeks out of the classroom asking 'is it a school day today?' pretty much every day, Dexter was itching to get back in the classroom and not just to see his friends. He was looking forward to being in Year 1 because, in his own words, he "can learn even more" than Reception.

                                                      Reception                                   Year One

Look how he's grown <3 xx

So proud!

To say we are proud of Dexter would be a huge understatement!! We have had nothing but positive feedback and praise from his teacher since he started in reception but to be presented with a school report as glowing this well, there are no words.

Say hello to our new little friend

Chewie (aka Chewbacca) - 8 weeks old