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"a portrait of Hugo, once a week, every week, in 2014."

This boy loves a slide, especially this one at Rippleside park. He can climb up the stairs and slide down all on his own, which he does over and over again when we play there.

Puffing Billy on Easter Saturday

On Saturday afternoon we decided to go for a drive to try and Hugo to have a sleep, it was getting pretty late in the day and he'd been so good all afternoon, but was starting to get a little cranky. We had no destination in mind, but a quick google map search told us that Puffing Billy was only 8 minutes away. We got there in time to see an engine being moved about, and while we were watching from the platform one of the conductors came and let us know that the train would be arriving in 5 minutes. Well, despite Hugo not having had a sleep yet, that was too good to miss. He was so excited watching it come around the bend, but wasn't so sure once it pulled into the station. He clung to us as the steam whooshed and all the tourists hopped off, but he did like waving as it pulled in!

We didn't even pay for a ride on the train, yet we made a lovely memory together. Its such a great reminder that simple things, free things, can bring great joy, and not just to the kids. It was so fun to watch the wonder on his little face as he saw something in real life he'd only seen in books and on TV.

Well, Hugo never did get that sleep, but it was so worth it. He really did enjoy it, and he loves looking at all the photos and did not stop saying "toot, toot" the whole drive back to the campsite. (Or every time he sees these photos!)

Easter Weekend Time with Grandpa

Hanging out with Grandpa "Pa!!" is perhaps this little fellas favourite thing. He, or course, has pa's undivided attention and has every whim catered to. A whole weekend with "pa!" the best.

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"a portrait of Hugo, once a week, every week, in 2014."

 

If you leave them alone even for a few minutes, they play with the exhaust pipe on the back of the car. Just like dada.

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"a portrait of Hugo, once a week, every week, in 2014."

This boy and the piano. He still loves it and can now say "pi" (piano) This week it was all about sitting up on the piano stool while he tickled the ivories.

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"a portrait of Hugo, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Every Wednesday our garbage bins are collected. I'm sure this is one of Hugo's favourite parts of the week. He usually demands that I take him out the front to see them, but as it was raining today I stood him up on the box under the front window. Spot, of course, is tucked under one arm.