A beautiful handmade tote, 
lots of other crafty goodies and the essential item, some chocolate! 
I'm feeling very spoilt and grateful indeed. Thank You so much Esther, its all just perfect.
Apparently he stood at the table holding one, telling anyone who would listen that he had made them - cute
Isaac took his presents and cards along for the teachers and came home with a calender for us(complete with gorgeous painted hand prints) and a special book as a gift from the kindy...they made a great choice, it was a book we didn't already have. I say that as though it is amazing, as we have an enormous collection of children's books. It started while I was studying children's literature as my major during my bachelor of teaching and has slowly but surely snowballed from there!
While Isaac was at Kindy, Jazz and I had haircuts and then popped in to visit my Nanna. This will be the final time we will get to visit her house as she will be living in an aged care facility from this Thursday. Mum was also there and I took the opportunity to snap this shot of the four of us on my phone.e.jpg)
Four generations, spread over 85 (ish) years! It will be the end of living independent in her own home for Nanna, but over the past few years her ability to care for herself adequately has diminished. She spent some time in respite a while back and really enjoyed that, so hopefully it will be a smooth transition for her. It will certainly ease the pressure from Mum, who along with her SIL provided the majority of support and assistance for Nanna while she lived alone.
Lots of outside time today, and lots of 'helping' Daddy & Grandpa (thank you again Dad!) put up an early Christmas present for him and Jacinta. After a couple of hours hard work, the cubby is nearly all up - it looks fantastic Still a few more hours work until completion, but all the structural stuff is done. This weekend was the only one before Christmas that there was time to put it up! Merry Christmas my gorgeous little ones!
Jazz was a little hesitant, but did sit there for a bit, then Santa let her wander around ringing his bell, which she thought was wonderful. Each time she went over he would chat away to her as well as Isaac who was on his knee - it was lovely! The kids always get a little something from Santa as well - this year it was a hat and a whistle - the kids loved them, Mum (and the other shoppers I suspect) not so much! A little bribery with a packet of tiny teddies distracted their interest eventually!
Then we headed back up the hill to the aged care home where my Nanna lives, for their Christmas party. The kids got to see Santa...again. Jacinta must have been impressed the first time as she was very excited when he arrived.
The residents LOVE seeing the little kids there, and Nanna just beams when any of her Great Grand children come to visit. She is doing pretty well for someone who will be 94 in a few months!
I love how they turned out, especially considering like most of my sewing, I just made up a pattern and hoped for the best! I will be a little sad to send them off, Ive become rather attached to them sitting on my chest of drawers! But like most things, if they were actually for me they would probably end up in the UFO pile. At least this way, they are finished and I'm sure the little ones that they are going too will appreciate them! I love giving gifts, there is something special about finding a special something that will let the recipient know you have thought especially of them...I think that being able to hand make a gift for someone is even more special. .jpg)
It is a replica of the ones he made my sisters and I when we were little! I cant wait to watch her tucking her babies in for a nap! I'm sure she will treasure it for many, many years, and it will be even more special because her Grandpa made it just for her.
