June 9, 2010

  • Cricket


    Josh and Renier (of SA) have been making a habit these past few weeks of "having a bit of a bat" on a Friday afternoon. A Cricket Bat. Then, every weekend Josh complains about his back and knee being sore from bowling (that's pitching, in Cricket lingo fyi). Renier has become our new "Tom" recently, as most of our mutual friends have up and left us, so we are now spending a lot more time together. It's nice to have a reason for increased conversation around the dinner table, and someone for Judah (and Josh) to play "manly" things with instead of the pirouetting that he (Judah) has recently picked up from certain neighbours who watch Angelina Ballerina. Ahem. The other day as Judah pirouetted on one of our family walks 'round "the circuit" Josh made the remark that we should arrange more play dates with Josiah and Fanilo this week.   I responded that perhaps we should find the movie "Billy Elliot", as i had a hankering to watch it for some reason. Heehee.

    Judah is slowly picking up more french from school, which is a relief since i was wondering if he was impervious to language acquisition. Just in time too, for "summer" holidays coming up at the beginning of July. Bah. The other sweet thing about Judah recently, apart from the fact that he brings home incessant papers and drawings with "maman" written on the top, which makes it difficult for me to throw them out straight away :-S , he's signing his name recently with all the letters in the right order, but with a creative spin: he puts his capital A with it's feet standing up in the air. It's very artsy and although i confess i've told him the error, i hope he doesnt stop doing it. I'll try to post a photo of it if i can get one.

    Asher is cruising around the floors with daily increased speed. He especially likes to follow Judah around where he goes. It's pretty cute to watch his little arms motor so quickly after his big brother. Unfortunately it doesnt feel as though his increased mobility tires him out much. We're still battling with a solid bedtime routine and with sleeping through the night. It's pretty exhausting, if i do say so myself.