This is a very good time to feed any birds who've decided against vacationing in warmer climes. What's more, it's so easy to make treats for them that I thought I would let my three-year-old, chicken-pox-ridden son explain.
In case you didn't get all the details, there is more information (but fewer "kissy hearts") here.
Love it!
Posted by: Potty Mummy | January 10, 2012 at 06:01 AM
OK that was the cutest thing I've seen in a long time (hope he's over the pox soon!)
Posted by: myla | January 10, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Ohhhh, just lovely!!! Terribly sweet!
Posted by: Petra Hoyer Millar | January 10, 2012 at 09:53 AM
That is SO very very sweet!
Posted by: Melissa Jolly | January 10, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Career as news-reader beckons. Maybe scientist. Hope not cook.
Posted by: Esther Montgomery | January 10, 2012 at 01:02 PM
Esther - and I edited out the bit where he dribbled into the mixture...
Posted by: Dawn | January 10, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Well done Archie - think you should do lots more on Mummy's blog
Posted by: Helen | January 10, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Shameless, using videos of your cute kids to lure in comments. Mesmerised by your impressive wine rack. Archie obviously utterly adorable too...
Posted by: Lia Leendertz | January 10, 2012 at 01:52 PM
Lia - I learnt from the master (pollinating peaches anyone? http://lialeendertz.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/megs-pollinating-the-peach-tree-yeah/ x
Posted by: Dawn | January 10, 2012 at 01:55 PM
That is so cute! He's a natural presenter!
Posted by: Sui | January 10, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Darn it, mine's 6 years old and although obviously lovely has lost a few cute points compared to a 3 year old. I'll have to adopt a very cute-looking child v quickly or face up to the fact that the blog crown will no longer be mine next year. Lovely
Posted by: Mark D | January 10, 2012 at 06:07 PM
Helen - Archie agrees, but please don't encourage him. I'm getting All About Eve flashbacks.
Mark - I learnt from a master - peddle tales of woe or, failing that, roll out the cute kids.
Posted by: Dawn | January 11, 2012 at 09:22 AM
He's the most conscientious three year old I have ever seen. Smiling to the camera and with chicken pox too. Incredible.
Posted by: Lorna Watson | January 11, 2012 at 09:52 AM
That is so cute, my 4 year old made me play it over 3 times! I did pinecone feeders with the kids a couple of weeks ago and blogged about them, the birds loved them.
Posted by: scentedsweetpeas | January 11, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Lorna - this might be because he loves nothing more than being centre of attention (plus I cut out all diva moments)!
Scentedsweetpeas - They look lovely (although I'm even more jealous of your pom pom garland). In this version, we don't melt the lard - if it's left at room temperature for a few hours, the children can squish it up and there's no need for the less-than-pleasant smell of melted lard (and the dangers of hot fat). x
Posted by: Dawn | January 12, 2012 at 02:43 PM
A media career beckons! Great idea, we'll be doing this with our kids soon.
Posted by: Damo | January 12, 2012 at 08:20 PM
Damo - it is a great activity for the kids although even better when it's warm enough to do outside as it can get a little messy.
Posted by: Dawn | January 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Dear Dawn,
I recently discover your site and I very love it!
The video with your son put a big smile on my face. What a cute lad!
Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Jasmine | February 03, 2012 at 03:06 AM
Jasmine - thanks so much for the lovely comment. Hope you'll visit again (although usually it's just me, not Archie, which is far less cute)
Posted by: Dawn | February 07, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Yes, msot definitely an outdoor activity lol.
Posted by: Lawn Mowing Taupo | February 20, 2012 at 01:51 AM