We LOVED this book! Loved. I found it on some list or another, and was so thrilled once we got it that we did. I’ve renewed it twice so I could get a chance to write the review, which is going to include copying down a lot of quotes out of the book for myself. … [Read more…]
“MOM! I found an EGG and another EGG and another EGG! I found another golden egg.” No, my kid was not running around outside, or even inside. I downloaded an app* on the tablet. Talk about instant joy. I did it mainly for my 5 year old, but apparently the 2 year old learned how … [Read more…]
Well, Kindergarten screening was thoroughly unimpressive. I sat and did the paperwork and finished up just as she was done with everything. I asked if there was anything she couldn’t answer and she said she couldn’t rhyme RAIN. I’m thinking what would could she possibly rhyme with rain that would be common for 5 year … [Read more…]
This is my 5 year old, for those of you that have been around a while you might remember how I struggled with her birth, with the guilt over requiring a c section because she was stuck. How I was robbed of bonding time by jaundice and requiring of a bili bed in the hospital, … [Read more…]
Looking for theme ideas for my kids. I think Casey’s will probably be ‘caterpillar’… because.. you know. duh. Brennan really loves her stuffed pig… REALLY. She wants to take him everywhere.. so I’m thinking something pig-gy for her. But Keeley.. well we’ve done: 1. one 2. who’s two (owl) 3. pirate 4. princess 5. roundup … [Read more…]
This is how we celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read across America day (combined). Be sure to read all the text to get more ideas! We used the printables from Obseussed (talked about in THIS POST) to have a fish snack and do some sneaky math at the same time! I also used the hop … [Read more…]
Dream of the Blue Turtle by Debbie Dadey My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received this book as a part of the first reads preview program from goodreads.com! My daughter read this, but not me. She loved it (and I ordered all the other ones from this series and she liked them too). We … [Read more…]
My oldest will have this coloring page to use this year: It’s from GeekMom http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2013/02/printable-fun-mardi-gras/
Dr. Seuss would be 110! Born on March 2nd, 1904, and the author of many favorite children’s books, this celebrated author has encouraged and inspired many children into a lifelong love of reading! While we’ll be celebrating his birthday by reading like last year, I’ve printed out a couple of activities for us to do, … [Read more…]
You’ve probably heard the old adage if you live in the US especially, that March either comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, or vice versa. We’re in for lion here (snow, ice, bitter temps) so at least we can look forward to the end of the month and more cuddly … [Read more…]