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Toddler Adventures ~ 29 1/2 months
The toddler adventures have been running full steam around here, even if I am still sick. (I just cannot seem to kick this sinus infection!) Monday was great with the Enginerd home (in and out of the garage working on projects) and we got to see several foxes traipsing through the yard. Tuesday was especially eventful as in the morning AppleBlossom and I discovered that a brilliantly red Cardinal is building a nest in the Crape Myrtle right outside the nursery window. (I’ll try to get a photo). This is very exciting to me, and I hope that it will … Continue reading
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A is for Apple, even when I feel bad
Tot School in the new year…
So glad it’s only two-year old preschool, or Tot School, or Blossom School as I plan to call it. I wanted to start back in August/September with a real school year, but it just didn’t happen. There were so many things lacking! I’ve had a lot of success though. I now have my laminator, hole punch, circle punch, glue stick, school glue, foam glue, foam sheets, construction paper, kid scissors, mama scissors, pipe cleaners, wiggly eyes, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Felt Tree and Letters (both upper and lowercase) as well as the book. We’ve found the Letter Factory DVD in … Continue reading
Blossom School – January 5, 2012
Attempt. Here we go. AppleBlossom is 29 months old. Today we ventured in with a real attempt at “school”. We started out using our calendar (a work in progress). The board is a cardboard project board (~$2). The calendar set (including the Days of the week and Season/Weather chart) is Dots on Chocolate made by Creative Teaching Press. I bought both from a local store called The Knowledge Tree, but I have seen the calendar set on Amazon here. The color of the day is from Carisa at 1+1+1+1, and the Pledge is from Jolanthe at Homeschool Creations. Then at … Continue reading
Oh woah is me…
So it all started a few weeks ago, when I was dreading our trip for Christmas because I had that knowing taste in my mouth and feeling in my ears where I knew I had drainage and was going to be sick. Then AppleBlossom suddenly had croup. *sigh* Luckily, it was the night before the day of OrangeBlossom’s four-month well check up. So! We had her on a steroid plan if it got worse, and the next day it was horribly worse. So she had that and recovered and I started to feel better. Went to Georgia and drove back … Continue reading
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Hiatus and illnesses
Already, I was planning on taking a few days, but I had not taken the time to put up a post stating as much. Never fear, there will be a winner for the Christian Historical Fiction Challenge from 2011, so make sure you update your lists!
The Enginerd has a sinus thingy, AppleBlossom has bronchiolitis, croup and an ear infection. OrangeBlossom has worse bronchiolitis and we’re using a nebulizer with albuterol every four hours (24-7) until further notice. (She’s four months old at this point to AB’s two years). I’m a tired mama.
Pediatrician
What started out as a well visit, didn’t turn out so well for the other one… OrangeBlossom had her well check up for 4 months this morning. Very healthy girl right in ranges, average short and light weight – but much more in both areas than AppleBlossom was. Exema, but nothing wrong with her. AB was making funny noises this morning, so she got checked out while we were there. Very red, very bad sore throat and croup. Got a Rx for a prednisone and decided to wait a few days to see if it’s viral and passes. (Remember the … Continue reading
Big Sisters are the Best by Fran Manushkin
Becoming a big sister is an exciting time full of smiles, smells, hugs, and kisses. For ages 2-5.
Bringing a new baby into the home is a time of wonder and challenges. Author Fran Manushkin celebrates this special time with tales that emphasize that there is plenty of love for everyone, baby and all.
Also available by author Fran Manushkin: Big Brothers Are the Best. Continue reading
First Thanksgiving(s)
The girls’ birthdays are only a week apart (two years and a week), but just so you know we’re definitely talking about the same age here.
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Today is a Wednesday
I think I originally started blogging on a Xanga blog back in the day. I’m not even sure if it exists. If I had a moment without a squealing toddler or wiggly infant I might type my thoughts to the page. But until then. I’ll just wish I could.
AppleBlossom Preschool A is for Apple
Today we had our first semi organized day of preschool for AppleBlossom. She is only two, so really nothing need be structured and I guess I could just call it Tot School. The plan was to follow the Animal Play Curriculum and go from there, but I’m not too happy with it or doing so well. One of the main worries and concerns I had when getting organized for this curriculum (which I bought at 50% off FYI) is that there are “recommended resources” that I do not have. We did buy two of the big ones including the Rhyme … Continue reading