Apple Tree

Nicholas was eating an apple the other day and started asking about the seeds. He wanted to know what they were (apart from yucky, meaning inedible) and I told him that when the seeds are planted in the ground they grow into a new apple tree.

Since he was showing an interest, I decided that we would plant some seeds in one of my window pots. This is what we have now:

At the moment, he is quite fascinated. He is really amazed at how the bigger plant is changing and was excited when the smaller one popped up this morning. I was intending to buy him a plant for him to look after, but I think these little guys will be even better, since he has seen the process from seed to plant and is quite taken with them!

Linking up to Montessori Mondays 

SNOW!

Yes, at the beginning of February we finally had the 2-days of snow that is usual for a, English winter. Another belated post, I know! Nikki loved it - or should I say the idea of it... I bundled him up in thermal vest and tights and all-in-one waterproofs but he quickly tired of touching the snow!

First, we took care of the poor cold birdies by hanging up a coconut feeder:

He then spent about five minutes with his sand-bucket and a cup before helping me make a snowman.

All ready for making snow castles!

Scooping  snow is no fun - it should be put in the cup by hand!

Can you see the path our snowman's body took across the grass?

Not long into the snowman-building process, he decided to stop for hot chocolate and let me finish the job on my own.

A flask of hot chocolate - perfect for a snowy day!

 

Our happy snowman