Fishy Friends

Today we did a little experiment with Joshua and stopped him from having his daytime nap. Instead after lunch we let him have his milk whilst watching Fireman Sam which was his down time. Then after this he came out in the garden to help me clean my bike. It seemed to work really well and tonight he was virtually asleep during story time. I think he is definitely at the stage where he does not always need an afternoon nap and maybe just a little power nap on the sofa or bean bag is all he needs to charge the batteries.

So the first picture today is kind of related to fish in that the two boys are sitting at their little table eating some fish fingers for lunch (note who's plate is nearly empty and who's is still nearly full!).

There are many things that a father must pass on to his children and I take great pride and responsibility in my duties to the boys. Here I am teaching Joshua the all important daytime power nap.

Brandon is showing signs of being a right little daredevil. He seems to love sliding down the bath, he now constantly climbs onto the bean bag and slides off, fearlessly negotiates stair cases on his own - but worst of all he has mastered the art of standing up on his bike. The cheeky grin is because he know he is in the wrong and is being told to sit down.

Shortly after this he actually stood on the seat one legged and attempted to climb onto the handle bars. It will all ends in tears one day...........

So why is this blog update called fishy friends. Well we decided to treat the boys to a little fish each today. Here is Brandon taking a look at selection of fish.

Joshua was more interested in the terrapins (although we told him they were turtles to save confusing him).

The end result is a proud Joshua with his orange fish which he named "Sam" after Fireman Sam.

And Brandon showing his little fish which is currently called Buzz, though given his daredevil exploits maybe we should rename his fish Evil Knievel.

Finally a little picture of both the boys with their fish.