James builds a rocket

Yet another wet and soggy day. Not exactly ideal for Summer. Yet we're told this is fairly typical of the English weather. We were so lucky with the lovely days we had this time last year.

To make the best of it James and I decided to spend the afternoon "constructing". Well - building a rocket. The inspiration came from a book Merrilyn bought for him this morning called "Whoops! But it wasn't me" where Charlie & Lola build a rocket. Just this week we started a bit of a reward system to encourage him to try new experiences at pre-school and to reward him for dry nights (we've dropped the nappy pants at night now). Each reward is a sticker on a chart we place on the fridge. At the end of the week - with enough stickers - he gets a surprise.

James enjoyed colouring in the fins of the rocket - particularly the glitter pen. There was crayon and glitter everywhere but we had lots of fun. Tonight the rocket is drying in the kitchen. But you can see it here.