Penny Widdison Stitchery & other stuff

Pip and Squeak had only been in the Mouse House for a few days. They were awake early this morning. They thought it would be good fun to visit Hoomum's desk, which was tidy for a change... (*Big Tuts*... how long will that last??). Somehow the twins pulled their own work table onto the desk. They love their activity books and pencils Mama Sue (@wool.i.am) sent them. We think Hoomum's desk was tidy because she wanted to have an early start on a new project! Clearly our mouselets have other ideas! "We can have lots of fun before Granny and Pappy wake up" they squeaked to Hoomum. Well we knew it wouldn't be long before they found a box of Hoomum's stitchery things. "Is this real gold??", "What about these pretty things". Hoomum tried to intervene, but they were already dressing up and having fun with fabrics. "Will there be porridge for breakfast"? Asked Pip. "I do hope so" replied Squeak.

What are these little rascals up to now?.. Gosh Hoomum has a verrrrrry big pot of coffee which really does need some investigating by our intrepid youngsters. Stay still Squeak! Stop little mice! that really is very dangerous! Too late! Pip is falling down. Is that giggling or crying? Miss Lizzie rushes to comfort them, making sure they are alright, then a few stern, but kind words on playing safely, and how dangerous Hoomum's desk can be especially if she's not there.... Come along twins let's go and have that delicious breakfast of porridge.

After breakfast Lizzie was on hand to make sure the twins played safely while she refereed the jousting tournament. Phew! What a relief, she declared it was a draw.

It's the end of February and our British weather is so changeable. Little Pip and Squeak had to stay in today, there was rain, rain and even more rain. The twins helped Granny and Pappy with the dusting and tidying, then doing some baking. After lunch it was time for playing with toys and reading. Our twins were so well behaved today, and in the evening enjoying quiet time together to watch an episode of a favourite programme.

The Twins discover the Cabinet of Curiosities

Back at home the twins continue to have lots of fun when they are not at school. One day Hoomum accidentally left a door open and our dear little twins thought it would be good fun to sneak in to explore the Cabinet of Curiosities... Amongst all the dust there were some interesting bits and pieces to rummage through... Gosh Hoomum must have had lots of adventures collecting all of these precious items.

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The Easter Egg Hunt

Happy Easter everyone. The Twins were up very early this morning for an adventure with the Easter Bunny while the family sleep on. With the help of Tiny Ted and Tiny Rabbit they are searching for treats hidden in Hoomum's rockery. There were squeaks of delight as chocolate eggs, chocolate chicks and chocolate bunnies were found. "Oh what fun, shall we show mummy our grand haul of treats?". Thank you Easter Bunny for helping the twins find their treats.

Let's hope the Mouselets didn't scoff all that chocolate so quickly that they had sore tummies.

There's been snow and rain, and more rain. It's spring at last and the hostas are beginning to grow again. Lizzie and Julius want the mouselets to learn about growing flowers this year. They were so impressed with the sunny sunflowers that Uncle Ian grew for Rachel's wedding they decided the family must have a go too. We chose a sunflower called Teddy Bears. Lots more of the #wooliamgang grew sunflowers too. MiniArchie put together an IG page with lots of photos, which can be seen from here. Our mouselets had a lot of fun counting, planting, watching, waiting, measuring... The mouselets were so excited to do the weekly checking on our sunny sunflowers, Teddy Bears is a luffly name for them... The whole family went away to celebrate Hoodad's BIG birthday so hoomum took the plants out of the greenhouse, and they has kept on growing.... After 44 days, the six that germinated are good and strong. What to do next.... does we transplant them straight into the garden soil? Or should we grow them in pots? MiniArchie says plant them straight into the garden. They grew and grew and grew and got lots of verrrrry luffly flowers on them.

The mouselets have been busy all afternoon, and now the family have come to admire their art and craft work. Will there be hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire? and will there be scary stories to tell?...

The mouselets are having such a lot of fun getting ready for a Halloween party night. They want to go as Mummies! The twins started wrapping baby Cam but fell over with laughter. Somehow everyone managed to wrap each other, and with baby Cam ready they all hopped down to find their mummy and daddy. Everyone was so impressed with their outfits and the carved pumpkins. Granny and Pappy, too, thought this was going to be a splendid party. Whoooohoooo is that a spooky M M M mummy...

The mouselets looked up at the dark night sky and the full moon appeared above the Cathedral.... Come on gang we can go and explore a haunted castle.... Then suddenly a big scary horseman thundered by making such a whoooosing noise they had to run for shelter. Erm if it's OK with everyone, squeaked a verrrrry tiny voice, I don't want any more scary stories, can we go home now?. And so a verrrry friendly witch found a bit room on her broom and made sure they got home safely to the family.