10/05/2009

Play Ball







Look: We signed C up for a play ball class for 2 year olds. Basically it is a gym teacher's approach to play time with tots. We all loved it.


Learn: She learned to take turns. She practiced following directions and she had a ton of fun. I learned to think more like a gym teacher. Got a lot of ideas from Mr. Ed and plan to make these activities part of our play time more!
Love: I love that she was proud of herself and yelled out "I DID IT!" after each task! My little cutie!

10/02/2009







Look: Today we made "foamerators". Cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle. Wrap a washcloth or piece of towel on the end and secure with a rubber band. Dip the towel end into a soapy solution and blow. It made tons of bubbles. Got the idea from my Disney Family Fun Magazine!



Learn: While we were playing outside with these, C kept asking to take a bath. I thought she was crazy until I realized she wanted to try out this new toy in the bath. So that night we used the foamerator in the tub!


Love: I love these pics in the tub. But my fave is G blowing the foamerator.

Water Colors




Look: At Alivia's 2nd Birthday play

group we got two packs of water colors. I decided to just try this with C first until she got the hang of it. Then I figure I can be mostly free to help G. She did great.

Learn: Like a lot of things art is one where you give up control to let the child create. By the end her lighter colors were all black. I remember when I was in school how vigorously I'd wash my brush to avoid this. But I'm trying hard to not pass along my weird quirks.

Love: Toddlers and art is a great combination. Can't wait to try this with G!

10/01/2009

Everyone is having babies


Look: We hung out with 3 of my friends from teaching days today. Years ago we spent our time talking about work and now it was all about the babies!
Learn: I love seeing the different stages of babies all in one room. My two seemed to really enjoy playing with all Jack's toys!
Love: I love seeing my friends get such joy out of being moms!

9/29/2009

Mom's Club Ambulance Tour




Look: If you know me, you know I love my moms club. Mostly because I've met amazing women and made true friends. Today they planned an ambulance tour. C got to actually walk through one loved it.
Learn: I got to quiz the ambulance men about procedures with allergies. Now I feel even more confident if something should happen and we have to call the Layfayette peeps.
Love: Today was fun for the kids.

Lunch

Look: G always falls asleep on the way home from any playground. Even the ones around the corner. I pack them lunches A LOT to avoid him missing lunch. Today we met up with some friends for a playground morning, then we grabbed a bench for lunch.
Learn: I learned this trick a while ago about out. With C's food issues we have always had to bring her food. It used to seem like a pain, but now its great. Got a handy dandy to go case with slim ice pack. Then when we get home their are no dishes, no mess in the kitchen and its off to naps for both of them!
Love:I love when we can enjoy the weather and a meal!

9/28/2009

Playing in the puddles




Look: Today there was a little rain storm during the late afternoon. So after dinner we suited up and headed out to jump in puddles. The kids had an absolute blast. This video is only a glimpse of how much they loved splashing with their feet.


Learn: Getting messy and wet just before bathtime is the best way to do this. Chelsea's pants were covered in mud and Gavin sat down in quite a few puddles. But they had so much fun splashing about, jumping and searching for puddles. This activity was fun and the reason I bought the boots in the first place.


Love: Gavin's boots came up almost over his knees. His walk was too funny for words and his smile was the best.