This afternoon Sydney's friend from preschool, Addison came over for a playdate. I'm finding as the kids get older that free play isn't always as effective as it used to be at keeping them entertained so I thought that I would set a little agenda for today's playdate and see how it went.
Couldn't have been better, first thing we worked on a couple of crafts at a station that I had set up in the playroom.
The girls painted leaves and glued them to paper and made a tin foil spider as well in keeping with the Halloween theme.
Then we headed upstairs for a little snack and Spa Time. I painted their toe nails rainbow colours and read them books while they waited for their nails to dry, with a little help from the hair dryer!
Such a fun time together!
Syd and I popped out to 4 Cats later this afternoon to pick up the giant canvas that we had stretched from her Splatter Party on Sunday. It looks amazing, we proudly hung it in the playroom and it is a welcome addition of colour and creativity in the space!
We spent some time yesterday making a little treat to give each child in preschool this Friday when we celebrate Sydney's birthday in class together. We made five batches of homemade playdough in different colours and made up a bag for each child along with a little cookie cutter.
We also took some time as a family to do our annual 'Pumpkin, Three Ways' yesterday. Daddy carved his pumpkin in the traditional style, then painted on some accents.
Sydney painted her entire pumpkin, another beautiful masterpiece.
And I used the Mr. Potato Head pieces to make a silly looking pumpkin.
We set all three out on the front porch for all to enjoy, it was a fun time getting them all done!
Yesterday at school Sydney's friend Julia gave her a birthday gift as she was away for her party on Sunday. Syd was so excited! Inside was a silicone Hello Kitty mould that can be used to make cookies, cupcakes, ice cubes, jello, you name it!
We promptly brought it home and made a batch of Hello Kitty Jello in it. Super cute!
Syd has so been enjoying all of the generous gifts that her classmates gave her over the past few days.
Nico gave her Hello Kitty's treehouse, she loved it!
Sophia helped to add to our growing book collection:
As did Carrie who gave Syd a boxed set of the Fancy Nancy books:
Leo and Tessa got her a Dancing Spinner game, she is so into games right now, it was a perfect gift:
Kaya got her a Tigger bean bag pal:
Jules got the coolest Lunar Remote Control Stunt Car for her, can't wait to try it:
Cathy gave her a Barbie dining set:
Addison got her a Rainbow loom to make beautiful bracelets and a Silly Face Craft Kit:
Jiaqi got a My Little Pony storybook set for her, she has been asking for My Little Pony stuff forever, was so excited to get this gift:
Noa got her a Shopping List game which we've played every day since:
Sophie got her a Lalaloopsy doll:
Allegra got her some stencils and a crown making kit:
Levi and Max got her a Lalaloopsy doll and a Hello Kitty puzzle book
And Henry got her the most beloved baby pack and play for her dolls. Couldn't live without it!
It's been a very fun and crafty few days with joy around every corner. Gotta love it!
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