A Boy, His Dad And Mother's Day

The celebratory days through out the year are the ones kids look forward to and rightly so. Whether it is a birthday, Christmas, Easter or Mother's and Father's day, children love them. They love them and I love them. What I really love though is how children love them.

This past week we have been lucky enough to celebrate Mother's day and my birthday. We celebrated both on Mother's day, although my birthday is actually the 7th of March. Tom is an ambassador for how children should celebrate these events. He looks forward to them, likes the run up with all the excitement and razzmatazz involved and then knows how to celebrate in style.

As it was Mother's day we ensured his Mum had a bit of a lay in, she got up without too much of a lay in as she was also excited. Got the presents he bought ready and prepared a special Mother's day breakfast. We started in style. As a result of Tom wanting to do things in style he wanted to dress for the occasion. For this he wanted to don a bow tie, but settled for a more casual Angry Birds neck tie. Looking good and feeling fine Tom!!!

In the afternoon/tea time we had Nanny O, Auntie Jade, Uncle John, Leah and Ronnie over for a Mother's day and birthday tea. As it was Mother's day Tom and I decided we wanted to ensure each of the Mum's had an extra present. These we laid at the table for the ladies, Rachel, Auntie Jade and Nanny O (my Mum), to open. 

With plenty to eat and fun had by the kids we finished our celebration off in the style I love. Our family parties very often have a group photo. In the past we have set the camera on a timer but with the trend of selfie photos we decided to take this route.

I love these get togethers and I love the way Tom loves a party!!

Parents Evening

This week we saw that time come again, the time parents find out how well or not their children are doing at school. That time is parents evening. I know some parents and children are a bit dubious as they may be getting bad as well as good news. However no matter how critical the news we are presented with as parents, it is great to find how our children are doing at school.

Rachel and myself have never really worried in advance because we have always had good news. This week was no exception. Tom's teacher, ironically also called Tom, was full of praise. Academically he is above average and with no problems. As parents we do not push Tom, but then again we do not let him be slack. We have discovered that to get the best out of him we will let him go at his own speed, which seems to be working.

What Tom excels at is following and being an ambassador for the school code of practice, The Pride Code. We are so proud to hear Tom has always followed this code to a T and continues to do so. Not only does he follow it, he also promotes it in his attitude and actions at school. This can be to other children and school staff. The attributes he displays we have always encouraged but it is a real pleasure to be told by other people that he has these characteristics. Tom often gets school awards for following this code so we know the school values his efforts.

Well done Tom, keep it up!!!