A visit to the big machines down the road

Owen loves the diggers, scoops and cranky cranes that are around almost every corner in Doha. So today after church Owen and I drove around and found a couple of scoops that he was keen to get up close to. After climbing on the sand hills and touching the steel of the machines he was satisfied with seeing "the big noisy machines" and then we headed off to Aspire Park to see the ducks.

Owen gets a haircut

Owen's Nursery Concert Preparation for the big day has been going on for the last few weeks. Owen was sent home with song words and we practiced these almost every day. Today went off so well and even though the concert was only half an hour it was a well put together production! Owen's part in it was to the song "Here we go round the Christmas tree" which is the same tune as "Here we go round the mulberry bush". He was dressed in his favourite green colour, got down on the boogie woogie song and on the odd occassion got distracted and picked his nose. What can one expect from a 4 year old? We are very proud parents.

Owen visits the Paediatric Emergency Centre

On Thursday I fetched Owen at 9am from school with a fever and feeling poorly. He was looking off the next day and then developed croup. I took him to the PEC at 9pm Saturday night as he could not sleep and breath properly. He had a shot in his leg (followed by much protesting) and then we stayed for 4 hours while he was hooked up to a monitor and nebulised. After he felt better he was happy to pose for some photos. Brendon was away in Europe so Owen slept in my bed for 5 days. I also learnt that he grinds his teeth loud enough to wake me up. I think this will be the next investigation. Always something going on with little ones. I have been very pleased not to have to do the school run though.

Owens first day at School

Today was Owens first day at school. He is in the Buttercup Nursery class. He has a uniform which he does not mind wearing but has let me know on previous occassions that he does not like the shorts. I tend to agree with him (but never verbally let him know) that they are not what I would personally pick out for him to wear.

Our week leading up to today was filled with introducing what will be taking place at school etc. First we drew up a calendar and Owen crossed off the days until we got to the smiley "school" day. Next we had the snack out of the "incy wincy spider" snack pack at 10am to let him know that is what we eat first and at lunch time the dinosaur lunch bag held his lunch time meal. All seemed to work fine at home.

The weekend before was spent trying to convince Owen that his black school shoes were cool to wear. He needed a bit of convincing but didnt hesitate to put them on once he saw that his socks were his favourite colour green! Bonus.

The night before everything was laid out and ready for the next days action. I battled to sleep but Owen didnt have a problem! Owen was so excited in the morning he even managed to put most of his uniform on himself. Brendon came with us to mark this historic event. When we arrived Owen shot into the class and settled himself down in front of the car garage and was very happy to say goodbye. I on the other hand was a bit teary and when Erin and I got home I decided the girls needed chocolate so I split a box of Owens mini-smarties box with Erin at 8.00am.

I am hoping the days and months to come will be just as happy and as exciting as it was today for my little boy.