An aunty on holiday

I am finally on uni holidays now. This is funny because it has taken me so long to write a blog about it that I actually start uni again next week. come to think of it, that aint so funny... *sigh*

Anyway. Holidays have been WONDERFUL!!! After a week of winter school, I have spent the rest of the holidays re-reading and re-watching the entire Harry Potter series (dont judge me, it was great), baking (this will feature in my next blog post), having adventures, family and friend catch ups, working (yay for the money!) and most importantly, being an aunty! Because of uni, I had slipped in my aunty role and was determined to get it back. Today was possibly the most fun. I wasnt expected to be looking after Ella-Brea and she has been feeling a bit sick. The weather was not looking altogether very promising, so I decided we should do one of my favourite things - make playdough.
I used this recipe by the Polkadots - best ever (you should have a look through the rest of their blog too. (awesome activities to do with kids) http://blog.polkadots.co.nz/2009/10/best-play-dough-recipe-ever/
I halved the recipe and it make more than enough.

In her apron (that I got her) haha

All ready to 'bake' 

After the dough had been made - ready to colour it

Isnt she the cutest, cleverest thing?! yes. she is.

primary colours. sorted. 

We then took time to get used to playdough and explore a bit.

 she wasnt too sure at first, but soon trying out all of its... qualities.

We then experimented with what happened when we mixed the primary colours. I say we, but it was mostly me getting excited about the colours we created. 

She really started to enjoy it, and I loved seeing her get excited about squeezing the playdough through her fingers and seeing what she could do. 

I had so much fun today! I love being able to have spend time with her. It doesn't take much, but its so fabulous! It also got us started with thinking scientifically, artistically and being able to manipulate space and materials.  Haha, the poor thing. she has a nerd for an aunty! 

And for any of you that are thinking that I am an awful aunty for now leaving her alone to write a blog post, she is napping. ;) 

Oh how I melt!!