Some lovely friends who are moving os donated this to us in their clean up - fun was had by all... well except me who after 10 years of water restrictions has become unable to use a hose or run a tap - the water miser in me wont go. grrrr and it looks like so much fun. I have said that no we cant get it out everyday maybe just days when its hot and special friends come to play. that seems reasonable
Sebastian has a fascination with mazes and obstacle courses at the moment. During quiet rest time one day he set up this creation in his room, including 2 helterskelters 1 ironing board, several boxes and pieces of cardboard and a board with hooks on it. Hooray for imagination and creativity
Sebastian did all his jobs. he got to choose 3 superheros. This was a dilemma as there were four he really wanted. But he chose, Superman, Batman, and the Flash. He was sad about not getting Aquaman but left the shop in a very grown up way. Derek was so proud of the way that he conducted himself that he went back and got Aquaman unbeknownst to Sebastian and he got it later. He was pretty excited. Lesson 1 in not getting what you want when you want it, saving money, and waiting for things complete. 
we have made a deal. Sebastian will unpack the dishwasher for 5 days ( only the plastic stuff) and will receive $1 to add to his $20 that he got for his birthday to buy... superman, batman and the flash from the toyshop all in one go, at the same time. He is $1 short. he thinks its a good deal, we shall see if he still thinks that when it comes time to do the work. maybe this is an introduction to pocket money or on the flip side not always getting what you want?
today we bought some spiderman bubbles to have in the new bath - however I think I should have opened them and smelled them before purchasing them from the $2 shop. They smell yuk! what should I have expected - and they probably will flay the skin off too. I'll let you know how that goes...
