Wallamble

Usually I have boundless energy.

This morning we started swimming lessons in Summit. Mum said only big kids who tried really hard get to go to swimming lessons and so I was determined to show her that that was me! So I kicked double time. I jumped into the water at great lengths and speeds. I sang the songs. I blew bubbles when asked. I even suffered through floating on my back. For 25 minutes. I did this for 25 minutes. The class however was 30 minutes long.
After 25 minutes I told mum I was done. Finished. Out. Done. I was exhausted.
Mum complied.

I was quiet all the way home in the car.

When we got home mum suggested we play on the swing set or go for a stick hunt. No. For the first time ever, all I wanted to do was sit down.

Mum was so proud of me. I’ll be swimming in no time!

Lachie has become independent and keen to do things for himself – finally! We strongly suspect the urge comes from his “Koala” room at day-care. Since starting in this room three months ago I can now put my own shoes on and dress myself. I also don’t need diapers during the day or night anymore. The transition took me less than a week. Shows you what I can do when I put my mind to it.

I have this really funky way of putting my winter coats & jackets on. It is really hard to describe but I’ll try. What we need is a video. What I do is lay the jacket outer side down on the ground. I stand near the top/neck of the jacket. I put my arms in and then rapidly sweep it over my head to put in on. It is quite a site and mum thinks it’s adorable.

I love music. I love to dance and sing. I am a really good singer (just like the rest of the family!)

I could live on weetbix, cheese and hotdogs if mum would me. I’ve given up resisting and will now eat chicken nuggets with Eli (her favourite food).

I am active, busy and full of energy. I love to play outside in the leaves and sticks. I love to explore.

I am clever and have a great memory. I am doing really well with my letters and love doing puzzles. Particularly dinosaur ones.

I love dressing up; particularly as a pirate or a superhero.

I am big hearted and kind but energetically so. I am extremely social and love to be the life of the party. Just wait until you see my dance moves…