Thank God for Washables

Last week I went and bought two packs of washable crayons. $7.68 for 16 crayons. What the heck?? They break so easily. I can't buy new crayons every week. So I thought well lets try markers.

He had marker all over his hands and rubbed his face. He was upset I wouldn't let him walk around with the marker.

Dancin Fool

He just loves to dance. Here he is singing Ashes Ashes Ashes Ashes- He waits til I say all falls down. Isn't he the cutest.

Little Helpers

Ed had to put in a new vent in our living room, last night. As soon as Michael saw Daddy get his tools he ran for his. Daddy even let him use a real hammer. Nicole the safety officer kept taking out of his hand and giving it back to Daddy.

Playing Dirty

I have to admit it took me a little while to learn how to let my kids make a mess. I spend a lot of time trying to keep our house clean. And I really, really hate to clean, because it seems like all I do. It really was a struggle to let them have messy play. I realized that they have more fun with corn meal than they do playing with their toys. They can sit a play quietly and I can get some laundry folded. I have also learned that messy play must me timed right to keep mommy happy. Something like playing with corn meal is perfect to do when they still have their PJ's on. And painting (we still paint with foods) is best done right before bath time.

We found these great two piece puzzles for them with simple words and animals. I was surprised to learn that Nicole really knows her animals. She know things like penguins,camels lizards. I don't know where she learned them. I've only gone over pets and farm animals with them. She also did really well at match the two pieces together.

I want to be like daddy

I love this picture.

caught in the trap

Nicole dumped all her toys out of her bin and ran into the kitchen. I had no idea what she was up to. I caught her grabbing snacks off of the counter. Then I had to look closer.

She caught Nigel under the basket. Poor dog !

We really do love each other

They like to play rough, pushing and pulling each other around. Every once in a while they will just stop and give each other a hug. It's so very cute.

Sensory Play

I feel I am so behind on my blog. Here are some of the sensory "games" we have played this last week.

This was our soft box. It's full of cotton balls and colored feathers. We had a great time. The kids love having cotton ball fights and they got a kick out of tickling each other with the feathers.

This was another day we played with uncooked pasta.

Ah, our beloved table went to the curb yesterday. We will miss you dearly.

They just love to play with water. It's also a great way to get the floors cleaned.

Jan 17, 2007

Now this is a little too close.

We worked on shapes all last week. I didn't get anything out of the babies no recognition at all. Then out of the blue Michael opens his coloring book a points to - and says circle. He's not interested in any other shapes yet. He'll point to a star and look at me and watch my lips as I say S T A R, but he won't repeat it.

Ahh, we are getting closer to capturing the Joette face.

Toddler Fun

Here are some pictures of the fun we have been having. Ed bought a lot of wrapping paper from the dollar store. We had so much extra we decided to use it for drawing. It fits the table perfectly. After Micheal fell off his chair we moved it to the floor in the living room.

I think Mommy enjoyed it just as much as the kids. I felt very proud when the recognized something that I drew. We used Elmo and Ernie's face to find the facial features. Michael will say all the features except cheek. Nicole can say about half of the them although she can point them all out.

Ah, What yummy fun. We found this watermelon yogurt. I thought it would be great for painting with. Michael and Nicole just looked at me strange when I started painting with it. Michael asked for a spoon, and Nicole said Peeaaassss. After they ate half of it they got into the painting.