We are in the count down: T-minus 10 days (said in my best space shuttle launching voice) to our little guy's due date. We have intentionally worked ahead to leave open time in these next few days to rest, to be, to live everyday life as we have known it for just a little bit…
A Much Needed Break
Not being able to go to: playgrounds or parks, the library's children's programs or children's play area, the indoor play centers at fast food places, children's museums, zoos/aquariums/outdoor wildlife parks, indoor children's gyms or play facilities let alone take advantage of date night options or babysitters-it has left parents burnt out. All of these places…
Wait and See
We are less than a month away from becoming a family of four! Chasing a toddler and dealing with so many unexpected twists and turns that we have called 2020 so far has made the time go by pretty fast. So much of what is ahead is unknown for us. The big picture yes, is…
Preschool: Plants
For the month of May we chose to the theme of garden or plants. The first week we focused on seeds and the plant cycle. We did a sensory bin full of different shapes and sizes of seeds. We also put out a plant/flower puzzle he could play with. We compared and contrasted seeds: smallest…
Z turns 3!
Z loves firetrucks and firefighters. It’s been an interest of his since before last Christmas. As we started to brainstorm his birthday theme and I pitched other ideas he always came back to firetrucks and firefighters. He loves the color red, the bright lights and sounds of the firetruck, and playing with the hose in…
Preschool: Firetrucks and Fire Safety
For the week before Z’s birthday party I knew he would be focused on one thing: firetrucks and firefighters. We have been planning a firetruck/firefighter themed bday party for awhile now. Even though we had to downsize it to mostly close family we knew it would still be a special day for him. So firetrucks…
Simple Truths: (follow up for Social Media Barrage)
It feels near impossible to determine the truth and “real facts” vs. fake news on social media right now. Even with a Master’s degree and years teaching research I find myself at a loss to know what and who to trust for solid information. All outlets seem to be clamoring for attention and integrity of…
Social Media Barrage
I really have to cut back on social media. I have become unhealthy glued to it to find out current new through this season. But the information I have found has been so confusing, convoluted, contradictory and sometimes inflammatory. It feels like there is no neutrality, no strict "facts", everyone has an agenda and it…
Preschool: Weather
This month was all about the weather. The first week we focused on wind. We did two sensory bins using a straw, Z learned how wind moves sand in desserts and creates waves in water. Since the weather outside is so unpredictable, we used a fan to learn how objects move in the wind; Z…
A different mother’s day
For mother's day weekend family usually helps us with yard work in preparation for Z's bday at the end of the month. On Sunday we dress up, with coffee we open presents, we go to church, and then off to our favorite brunch option which usually includes heartier fare for the guys. The rest of…
