Franco’s long awaited gift!

Gert and Dorette had a special climbing frame made for Franco.  They researched various climbing frames and in the end designed their own and had it custom made.  Of course they also asked my input.  (They did not dare not too! : –)  This preschool teacher is a very firm believer in lots of gross motor activities.  In my concert days, a climbing frame on the stage was part of it and I’m so proud that Inkululeko still does it!  I want to go and show Inkululeko’s DVD’s to my grandchildren’s schools to inspire them to do a bit more…)

Anyway, the end result is a great frame and the company that has made it, has now added it to their collection and it is their flagship frame!  There are various ways to get to the top: a ladder, a rope ladder,a fireman’s steel pole and a steep incline with a rope.  They can add a hanging knotted rope next to the steel pole later…. (Sorry, I get carried away again!) 

At the top there is a shaded platform and a swinging bridge.  There is also much scope for strengthening the shoulder girdle: a trapeze, gym rings and monkey bars (a horizontal ladder) to swing from bar to bar.

Franco loves his gym and Janita likes the swing.  The pics will describe his glee better than I can:

Look who can hang from his arms!

 

But it’s a good thing Dad is there when those little hands start to slip!

There is more than one way to get to the top.  Franco on his way to the hanging bridge.

Almost there!

Nog net oorklim dan’s ek op die hangbrug!

Made it across the bridge!

Down the pipe! 

Time to check out the new swing!

Janita’s turn to try out the swing.

Hold on Janita! 

A safe swing for Janita!

Afterwards Franco helped his dad cook supper  in the kitchen.

Meanwhile Janita  (just turned 8 months)  insisted on walking.  (She crawls everywhere and walks along the furniture or when you hold both her hands.  Eager Beaver!)

And where are the pictures of the swimming?  Sorry, didn’t take any – was too busy enjoying myself in the water! 

Ek kom weer kuier hoor!