Using tools

Back in July, we had a meeting at the school to discuss Tabitha's needs, and progress. One of the things that was mentioned at this meeting was her willingness to explore new textures and tactile experiences, but only with her hands and fingers. She just never tried to use any kind of tool, even when one was pointed out to her, demonstrated to her, and even put in her hands.

Today, while I was trying to cook dinner, she was hanging around in the kitchen, and climbed up on the footstool and started playing with a little water that was in sink. She loves rubbing water onto her arms and legs, and gradually realised she could drop the cloth in the water, lift it up and let it drip over her arm, then rub the water in. She did this over and over again, my floor was soaked in the end and I had to say stop, but I did get this video of her doing it.

Another little step along the developmental road.

And this on the day she had me up at 4am being sick, and refused to go back to sleep. On the plus side, this afternoon she has finally shown great improvement and she will be back at school tomorrow. Well, when we get back from the latest hospital appointment that is....

Just a quick note

Hello world, I know I haven't written much this week , or should I say anything at all, but I have been getting back in the swing of school routine. Just about got there (into routine that is), only for Tabitha to get sick and so now, she won't be going to school. Consequently, I won't be posting again for a few more days, as Tabitha's sickness tends to take it out of all of us, and I just won't be up to it.

One positive, I have decided what I want to do regarding my Christmas cards. I have a colour scheme and design in mind, and when I can, I'm going to try and put it together and see what it ends up like. Last year, I didn't start on my cards until about 5th December, and I only made 20. This year, I am planning to be more organised.....

More Crafting

The other two cards I made this weekend are below. One was a birthday card, and one a thank you card. Neither of them are 'required' at the minute, but this time of year is always heavily over subscribed with birthdays in Ellie's class, and I wanted to get ahead this year rather than leaving everything to the last minute as I usually do!

The birthday card uses an Old Olive cardstock background, with Creamy Caramel and Not quite Navy inks, and Chocolate Chip ribbon. The stamp set is the wonderful Fox and Friends, which I bought specifically for childrens cards. The Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Big Bold Birthday set.

The Thank You card is in Soft Suede and Old Olive, using the Trendy Trees stamp set, with some Melon Mambo ink. I stamped off before stamping the Melon Mambo trees, as the ink is very bright, and I felt the other colours dictated that the pink should be a little less bright.

Please feel free to coment on my work, as always. :-)

A Peek at my World

I have made 4 cards in 2 days, somewhat of a record for me! The result of this is that my dining room ends up looking like a bomb has gone off. Have a look here, this is what happens when I craft....I wish I could have a dedicated space, like my friends have.....

Back to School

The girls have started back at school and so far things are going well. Tabitha is coping well with the change of children in her class, in fact she acts like she's barely even noticed. She does still look out for her little friend at play times and lunch time, which is reassuring, at least she has someone outside of family and support workers that she is able to identify with and relate to, and a relationship that she has grasped herself, rather than one that has been established for her.
Ellie has moved into Year 3, and and is very happy in her new class. I hope we'll be happier with this teacher too. Last year's was a nightmare. My little girl is now in Key Stage 2, aarrgghh, how did that happen???

The second card...

...which was actually the first one I made last night, but I loved the other one so much more!

This card uses the Big Bold Birthday set. The card stock is Melon Mambo, with Chocolate Chip, and the cupcake is stamped in Melon Mambo and Soft Suede, with the present in More Mustard and Melon Mambo. I used the Basic Phrases set for the sentiment.

I love this!

I haven't crafted for a while, so decided to get out my stash and have a go tonight. I am totally chuffed with what I have made!!!! It's just a birthday card, well 2, but I have only photographed one so far, and here it is.

It uses the Trendy Tree stamp set, which is one of my favourites, and I chose to use Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, and Chocolate Chip colours, except for the tree trunks, which are in Soft Suede. Don't you just love the polka dot ribbon? I do, but I don't have much of it, so it's strictly rationed!!