A new playstation chair.

We moved the armchair into Darcy's little PS2 corner so he could be more comfortable. It wasn't really getting used much (for sitting anyway) and he was very pleased.

On Saturday I had to move all these plants from around the corner because they were getting bashed by the wind. I decided I would stake them at the same time. Lots of the tomatoes have fruit on them and Hannah's capsicum is covered in flowers and small fruit as well.

Baby tomato with the flower still attached. Isn't it pretty?

A bit bigger but still pretty. More toddler cute than baby cute! lol

Our Tuesday

Today we all went into town for groceries and other weekly errands.
DS8 asked if they could get their allowance a couple of days early cos they wanted to get some stuff for Halloween. It was a very enjoyable day and we all found some great bargains.

We went to Savemart and DD9 found this beautiful dress for only $4.99.

We also went to the library which we haven't been to for about 2 months.
DH wanted to get something else to read, and I had to let them know about another lost book. I chose heaps of new books for the kids. DS was too interested in the PC and DD was pushing DH around in a wheelchair but that's cool cos I love picking out kid's books.

DH was happy with his choice. : )

We also went to Dollar Star and DS spent some of his allowance on some cool stuff. Gee I love that shop.

I got some more neat trays for meals and kids projects.

We also visited our friendly Video Ezy - love the staff there, the kids think they are great and they always spend time chatting to us.

We didn't get anything for Halloween in the end - I'll have to find something around the house to jazz up what we already have.

There's a party for the kids at our local hall tomorrow which should be fun.

Better go and sort something now or else it'll be panic and rush tomorrow.

Whoa.........time for an update I think!!!

Gawd, I can hardly believe it's been so long since I last put something here!

Things have been like never before in our household. There is a whole lot more playstation, tv and pc happening and a whole lot less fuss about bed times, food and household chores.
Most importantly, it has been a time of deschooling, contemplating, reassessing and LOTS of learning for me.

The kids are certainly enjoying less limits on previously restricted things. We have become well known at our local video rental shop!

Hannah has been doing lots of baking and is very capable at reading recipes and doubling quantities when needed. She also loves helping me with dinner and recently has started tidying the kitchen and washing dishes when I'm out, as a surprise. Yeehaa!!!
The other day she discovered YouTube and really enjoys looking at some of her favourite songs. In fact we both like looking together. What a time waster! lol DH also just discovered it so we will definitely be using all our 5GB this month!!

Darcy is SO enjoying the new PS2, although is still a big cartoon fan. I am becoming VERY knowledgeable about all his favourite games. The look on his face when he has my undivided attention for an entire spiel about Ben 10 is just priceless. Talk about feeling connected with him!!!
The rugby season is just about over - one game left this Saturday and then the final. So far our team is unbeaten so this week will be a big game. Darcy is playing so well and really enjoying it.
I shall have to put up some recent photos soon.

I've been thinking about some kind of online group for local unschoolers, but I actually have no idea how many unschoolers there are around here. If I keep this blog active I may have a better chance of finding more so a huge effort will be needed to post regularly. *bwg*