Pay Day Wishlist #1.

It's almost my favourite time of the month- Pay Day!

Thanks to Ian working a million hours of overtime last month, we've got some money for a few necessities treats.

1. First on my list is a new Passport. (Original photo source.) Mine ran out a good ten years ago now. We're hoping to book a last minute holiday for Ian's 30th birthday in September so I need to get my passport sorted as soon as possible to make sure I don't forget!

2. I've been eyeing up a toddler carrier for a while now. This is the Anchors Away Toddler Connecta Integra. I was worried about not physically being able to use a toddler carrier because of my health problems but the lovely Lucy let me borrow her's at the Safari Park last month and it was amazing. I'm really excited to get this ordered on Friday!

3. Lush! I'm all out and I'm in desperate need of restocking. 

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The Golden Egg says out of stock so I'm really hoping I can find one somewhere, I'm a bit of a Lush novice anyway but I absolutely loved this one. 

Roll on Pay Day!

Time Flies.

This week really enforced just how much Annie is growing up. We attended an "Open Day" at  the Nursery School Annie will be starting in September! She was filled with excitement as we walked through the doors. Straight away, she noticed a sticker on the table with her name on it and stuck it on herself, the teachers were very impressed that she knows how to read her name.

Annie jumped right in, she made friends with other children, played with the teachers and squealed with excitement as soon as she saw the paints and easel all set up! She ran right over, helped herself to an apron and asked for some paper. She painted slugs, apparently. She's a truly charming child.

Annie's next port of call was the play corner with all the animals. She sat down nicely with one of the teachers and together they set all the animals out and played farms!

Then we went over into the "house." There's a little kitchen, washing machine, tea party set and dressing up box, Annie was in her element. Her and another little girl made cups of tea for us and we drank up, obediently, and just watched them playing together. Annie also made me some toast, she's a thoughtful soul.

Shortly before it was time to leave, Annie played with the water table, she was quite content just stood there, splashing and pouring the water all alone. She found some nets too and played "fishing!" 

She was very upset when it was time to leave, she actually cried. One of the teachers helped to calm her down and explained to her that she could come back again soon and finally she calmed down and agreed to leave.

It's such a bittersweet milestone. I'm so excited for her to be in school, playing with other children and learning new things but at the same time I just can't believe she's actually old enough to go to school! She was only born 5 minutes ago, right?!

We've got a Home Visit at the end of this month and a few play sessions in the nursery in July. Then before we know it, we'll be getting her dressed in her school uniform and sending her off for her first day at school! 

Time really does fly when you're having fun.