But I thought I'd better blog anyhow before I get behind again!! We had a nice weekend. Very warm but nice! We spend a lot of time out in the yard playing with the sand and water table. Other than that it was pretty low key. On Monday I took Colton to the dentist. He was so good, I'm so proud of him!! Turns out they decided NOT to let us pay in payment for his cavities instead it needs to be paid in full BEFORE they fix his teeth. Very frustrating. So, long story short, I made him another appt with the dentist that our insurance does cover and hopefully he'll do well there and they can get him in to get the cavities filled quickly. Fingers crossed!
Yesterday we had a LLL meeting which was really just a parade planning meeting! We are going to walk in the Cottage Grove parade this weekend. So we made signs and got our shirts...fun stuff!!! Then we went and had lunch with Juli (my MIL) and Kaili (my SIL) and Mark (Juli's bf). Overall it was a really nice day. Today we went to story time at the library then came home and did some preschool and walked to the park. We "borrowed" half a bucket of sand from the park's sand pit for our sand and water table! The kids had a blast playing with that!! Afterwards they both needed a bath!!
Tomorrow we are meeting my mom at the zoo. We are very excited! Colton keeps asking me what animals we are going to see there! I can't wait! I'm sure we'll have lots of photos when we get back.
Have a nice evening!!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Preschool Today
We had a very fun filled day today. This morning we went to the Dollar Store to find some "school stuff". I got a ton of stuff for only $15. Things ranging from a tray for sorting to sea shells! I've been reading some blogs of other homeschool preschool moms, most using the Montessori method which I really love. I have a million ideas running through my mind. I got a little note book so I can try and keep organized!
Last night we mixed food coloring and water and put it in an ice cube tray and froze it with some popsicle sticks in the middle. Then we took a bunch of small toys, placed them in a bowl of water and froze that. So when we got back from running around we took the easel outside (which I got at a yard sale for $1!!!!!) and I let the kids have at it! I think Elly ate more ice than she painted with but she had a blast too!
After those had melted, we got out our big ice blob out and started trying to get the toys out. We used salt, spoons and water. Colton LOVED this!!!
The spoon helps!
Then Elly needed a nap. I usually give Colton something to occupy him while I put her down since it takes about 30 mins for her to nurse to sleep. It can be computer time, a movie, his shape sorter thing (I know it has a proper name...just not sure what it is!), stickers...etc. Today we decided to sort beads by color into an empty egg carton. He did so well and it kept him busy well after Elly was asleep.
After Ellyana woke Colton wanted to use his sorting tray and "puffy balls"! So I put some balls in the middle and he sorted the colors (rather quickly) with some tongs and then I put one color in the middle and had him put 2 balls in each section and then 4 balls and then 5 balls and so on until we reached 10.
After that I printed out a template for a lacing card and put some contact paper over it and punched the holes. I gave Colton a plastic needle and some yarn and let him figure out what to do. He did AMAZINGLY well! So well that I forgot to take a photo of his work!!! I'll see if he wants to do that project again tomorrow and take some photos!
That's all we did today! I know if sounds like a lot but he kept asking me for "more school projects"!
Ok, off to put my kiddos to bed. Have a great evening!!!
Last night we mixed food coloring and water and put it in an ice cube tray and froze it with some popsicle sticks in the middle. Then we took a bunch of small toys, placed them in a bowl of water and froze that. So when we got back from running around we took the easel outside (which I got at a yard sale for $1!!!!!) and I let the kids have at it! I think Elly ate more ice than she painted with but she had a blast too!
After those had melted, we got out our big ice blob out and started trying to get the toys out. We used salt, spoons and water. Colton LOVED this!!!
He got a ball out first thing!
"I'm getting this screw out mom"
The spoon helps!
Then Elly needed a nap. I usually give Colton something to occupy him while I put her down since it takes about 30 mins for her to nurse to sleep. It can be computer time, a movie, his shape sorter thing (I know it has a proper name...just not sure what it is!), stickers...etc. Today we decided to sort beads by color into an empty egg carton. He did so well and it kept him busy well after Elly was asleep.
After Ellyana woke Colton wanted to use his sorting tray and "puffy balls"! So I put some balls in the middle and he sorted the colors (rather quickly) with some tongs and then I put one color in the middle and had him put 2 balls in each section and then 4 balls and then 5 balls and so on until we reached 10.Doing 4
Elly dumped out the bag then put them all back!!
After that I printed out a template for a lacing card and put some contact paper over it and punched the holes. I gave Colton a plastic needle and some yarn and let him figure out what to do. He did AMAZINGLY well! So well that I forgot to take a photo of his work!!! I'll see if he wants to do that project again tomorrow and take some photos!That's all we did today! I know if sounds like a lot but he kept asking me for "more school projects"!
Ok, off to put my kiddos to bed. Have a great evening!!!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Our Day
We had a fun filled day today. We started with some school-ish activities. I taped a bunch of computer paper together (didn't have any larger pieces!) and then traced out each kiddo. They thought it was GREAT!!! Here are some photos of them coloring themselves.
His shirt...
Great job!
Elly coloring herself
Colton making "sandal shoes"
Elly's work
Colton had to make "tiger legs!"
Finished!
El Bell
Colton Bug
I just love his face! 
His shirt...the one he was wearing at the time had a hammer and screwdriver...that's what the little circles are.
Then we made a cute little cow (cows are our theme for this week) out of a TP roll. I'll have to get some photos of him!
I was trying to get a photo of Elly for our frame that I'm redoing...she didn't cooperate (I have a certain pose in mind) but I did get some cute shots anyhow!
EAR!
Tickling brother
Leaning on Elly
Her faces are too funny!
I just wanna kiss those cheekies!
Sissy Pants
Such a silly girl
....
Hey, where are you Colton?!
"HAHAHAHA!"
"Cheeese"
Blurry...but I love this!!
"Cheeese"
Again, blurry...but too cute to throw out
Blue eyes...
Goof ball!
We've been trying for a few months now to get our dental policy switched to one that a Pediatric Dentist accepts. The coverage we have now is very limited and we have taken Colton in several times for his cavities and they just brush us off and keep making new appts. It's very frustrating and his teeth aren't getting fixed. So I finally talked with someone who knew something about the dental and the policy I want is not accepting new clients at this time. @#!#!!!! So, we've decided to just bite the bullet and take him into the dentist anyhow and have them bill us with some sort of payment plan. I explained out situation and they were able to get us in on Monday. Hopefully all will go well and we can get Colton's poor teeth fixed soon.
Colton making his face
His shirt...
Great job!
Elly coloring herself
Colton making "sandal shoes"
Elly's work
Colton had to make "tiger legs!"
Finished!
El Bell
Colton Bug
I just love his face! 
His shirt...the one he was wearing at the time had a hammer and screwdriver...that's what the little circles are.
Then we made a cute little cow (cows are our theme for this week) out of a TP roll. I'll have to get some photos of him!I was trying to get a photo of Elly for our frame that I'm redoing...she didn't cooperate (I have a certain pose in mind) but I did get some cute shots anyhow!
Aren't they sweet?!
EAR!
Tickling brother
Leaning on Elly
Her faces are too funny!
I just wanna kiss those cheekies!
Sissy Pants
Such a silly girl
....
Hey, where are you Colton?!
"HAHAHAHA!"
"Cheeese"
Blurry...but I love this!!
"Cheeese"
Again, blurry...but too cute to throw out
Blue eyes...
Goof ball!
We've been trying for a few months now to get our dental policy switched to one that a Pediatric Dentist accepts. The coverage we have now is very limited and we have taken Colton in several times for his cavities and they just brush us off and keep making new appts. It's very frustrating and his teeth aren't getting fixed. So I finally talked with someone who knew something about the dental and the policy I want is not accepting new clients at this time. @#!#!!!! So, we've decided to just bite the bullet and take him into the dentist anyhow and have them bill us with some sort of payment plan. I explained out situation and they were able to get us in on Monday. Hopefully all will go well and we can get Colton's poor teeth fixed soon.
A little update
Hi all! I'm trying to cool down the house before it gets too hot outside again and makes my house an oven! Yesterday the house was cooler than the outside air but over night we got behind again.
Not too many big plans today. We decided to homeschool Colton for preschool so we are working on school work today. And we might go to the indoor pool down the road. Too hot for anything else!!
How about some photos....
See the little pants I made from the sleeves!
The kids keeping cool in the sand and water table.
We went to Saturday Market and Colton got his leg painted...aka a tattoo!
Silly boy!
Nursing my 14 month old!!! She always holds her foot like that. I call it nursing yoga! lol
My Prince
Elly at 13 months
Nature Girl
"New" Dress
I think that's it!! I hope you have a nice day and stay cool wherever you are!!
Not too many big plans today. We decided to homeschool Colton for preschool so we are working on school work today. And we might go to the indoor pool down the road. Too hot for anything else!!
How about some photos....
I made Elly another "Mens shirt to girl's dress" again. I love this one!
See the little pants I made from the sleeves!
The kids keeping cool in the sand and water table.
We went to Saturday Market and Colton got his leg painted...aka a tattoo!
Silly boy!
Nursing my 14 month old!!! She always holds her foot like that. I call it nursing yoga! lol
My Prince
Elly at 13 months
Nature Girl
"New" Dress
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