Build-A-Bear Before 'Big School'!

With Harris starting preschool 2 days a week and Milla not starting 'big school' for another week or so, today was the last chance (with Australia Day public holiday and a busy calendar) that my girl and I would have to hang out - just the two of us!
The perfect excuse, I think, for an extra special treat. So Milla and I dropped Harris at preschool then headed to Westfield Parramatta where the Build-A-Bear Workshop is.
Milla jumped right in after a quick explanation of what to do, starting with choosing the body of her soon to be new friend. She chose a white puppy covered in pink and red hearts.

Next step was to choose some sayings for her puppy to say.

With puppy's new voice box inserted we headed to the stuffing machine to make her extra cuddly.
Then Milla had to choose a heart for her friend. She was told to hold it extra tight in her hand, close her eyes and make a wish. With a quick kiss it went into puppy's belly just before it was all sewn up.

After a quick brush, blow dry and preen came the fun part - choosing an outfit!!

Milla asked her puppy what she wanted and after much discussion it was a team decision to go with a pink tutu and pink ballet slippers!

Straight to the dressing room...

One last brush of the fur and a little time to think of a name for her new friend and Milla was ready to officially register 'Heart' for a birth certificate.

Heart was then given a few extra bows and a new carry box/house to come home in and we were off. The box lasted just a little while before Milla asked to pull Heart out and carry her around the shops.

Heart travelled home very safely in Harris' car seat then while Milla spent the next half hour or so colouring in Heart's box I quickly sewed up a baby carrier for the new mum and her puppy!

Such a fun morning and what a memory to make, for me and Milla, before she heads off to big school.

Harris' First Day at Preschool

Most of last year when Harris and I would drop Milla off at Pre-school on Mondays and Tuesdays, Harris would ask if he could stay too. My answer most days was "You start pre-school when you are four so next year you can go"...
Last night we kissed Harris goodnight and told him to be sure he has a good snooze ready to start pre-school in the morning...
No wonder the first thing Harris said to me this morning when he woke was "Mum, Is it my birthday? Did you make a cake?" hehehehehehe
After clarifying that, yes, he was going to pre-school today but, no, he doesn't turn 4 for just a few more weeks we could start the day.

Not a blink of an eye or a pause was given walking into preschool this morning. He knew the routine and I had to almost pin him down to actually kiss him good bye!!
It was lovely to spend the day with just my girl but at the same time I was very keen for pick up time to roll around to see if Harris had a good day. We picked him up and I asked "Did you have a fun day Harris?" - the answer: "Yep".