Updates
What we’re up to!
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Colourkeys
Took Ari to his first Colourkeys class today. His teacher Katri started the lesson by putting Ari up on a piano stool, lifting the lid and showing him how a piano works. Explained that it’s a string instrument but is also percussive, since the hammers hit the strings. She let him play notes to make… Continue reading
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Circus & Fun Fair
Double bill day of fun while visiting family in Cork. Took them to Circus Vegas, Nathalie’s family’s show. And then went to the funfair in Midleton. We went on: The kids had a great time and we managed to dodge the rain. Continue reading
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Summer Holidays 2025
We sat down with Ari and came up with a list of things he wanted to get out of the summer holidays. Now in the last few days of the break, we sat down and checked off what’s done. Summer Holidays 2025 The list in full reads: The only things left to check off are… Continue reading
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Disneyland Paris 2025
Yesterday we went to Disneyland Paris, and it was so much fun! Here’s a list of what we did, for posterity: Continue reading
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Father’s Day
For Father’s Day this year, Nathalie surprised me with a double date in Lignum. I was woken up (at 8!) by Nathalie and the kids with coffee, cereal, a card and presents in bed. Continue reading
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Ari rode his bike today!
After practising for the last few weeks as much as the horrible weather permitted, something suddenly clicked for Ari and he pedalled independently. We spent nearly an hour out on the road, Ari pedalling longer and longer stretches. The best part was seeing his satisfaction and exhilaration at seeing the payoff of his patience and… Continue reading
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Jellyfish!
On our last two visits, Silverstrand has been covered in jellyfish. Such ethereal, otherworldly looking creatures. They didn’t stop this kiddo from racing around the place – so impressed at his ability to dodge them at speed! Continue reading
