Sunday, 8 November 2009

1st Football Trophy

A Busy Night.

Last night was the Firework Display at Hucclecote Rugby Club.

It was the first time we'd taken Daniel to one of these and he really enjoyed it. I'd quite underestimated the amount of people turning up to the event as in the end it would have been quicker to walk than to drive!



There were hundreds there and the display was really good, lasting for about 25 minutes with a huge bang at the end! Daniel was clinging on tight at times while the fireworks exploded away.

A Busy Morning.

Then this morning Daniel had his first football training session with Hucclecote Youth Football Club Under 5's.

Nine children were present with the session running alongside the under 6's. They were given basic dribbing skills from side to side and then from one end of the small pitch to the other - then scoring some goals which they obviously all enjoyed.

Daniel was probably slightly slower with the skills than some of the others but took care to dribble round the markers that were set out rather than just running past them. In the end there was a little match which was good fun and a nice way to finish the session.

The coach huddled everyone around and said that each week there would be a trophy awarded to the player who impressed the coach the most. All the children had done really well but you can imagine how chuffed we were when he said Daniel was the winner for the first week for listening and doing everything he asked. Now he gets to keep the trophy for a week before taking it back next Saturday.

It was quite emotional to be honest, seeing my little boy do so well and get recognised for what he did. I was so chuffed for him.



So here's the trophy & obviously he's really enjoyed it - I think he'll be going back somehow!

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Daniel Big Pitch

Daniel On The Big Pitch

Daniel went to see Jack play football last Sunday so I could show him football being played properly. He watched for a while but then wanted to play with the ball we'd brought. Still only 4 and a half, we ran, passing the ball, from one end to the other (on a full size pitch) with him scoring the goal - it was very impressive from the little man!



Above: Danny Boy scores a goal of his own!!

He's growing up so fast at the moment, here's a great pic I took up at Crickley Hill in the first two weeks I had off work when he started school.

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Treetops Nursery

TreeTops Nursery, Hucclecote

I just wanted to give them a shout out and to say thankyou for a great 3 months Daniel had with them before he started school.

He learned more and was stimulated way better than at his previous nursery where things had become very disorganised and stale. The move was the best thing we did and 3 months later Daniel was as prepared as possible for school life.

He really enjoyed his time there - we actually looked into Treetops years ago but they were too expensive at that time. When we enquired after AllMyFriends decided to close we found their prices were marginally CHEAPER!

The staff were great - we would happily recommend them to anyone and they are head and shoulders apart in quality from All My Friends (formally Tiddlywinks).

Treetops Nursery

TreeTops Nursery, Hucclecote

I just wanted to give them a shout out and to say thankyou for a great 3 months Daniel had with them before he started school.

He learned more and was stimulated way better than at his previous nursery where things had become very disorganised and stale. The move was the best thing we did and 3 months later Daniel was as prepared as possible for school life.

He really enjoyed his time there - we actually looked into Treetops years ago but they were too expensive at that time. When we enquired after AllMyFriends decided to close we found their prices were marginally CHEAPER!

The staff were great - we would happily recommend them to anyone and they are head and shoulders apart in quality from All My Friends (formally Tiddlywinks).