The weather has gotten cooler and it's allowed us to stretch our outdoor playtime a little longer. We've been having a slightly earlier snack and then heading out to enjoy the cool mornings. We've also been enjoying our lunch outdoors which allows some children extra time to savor their food while others play.
Our small-scale auto detailing service from last week expanded into a full-scale car wash and gas station. It was a hit and the lines were out the door. Luckily, our 3 year old workers know exactly how these businesses should be run and kept the lines moving swiftly. Needless to say, there were many wet clothes going home this week.
Our small-scale auto detailing service from last week expanded into a full-scale car wash and gas station. It was a hit and the lines were out the door. Luckily, our 3 year old workers know exactly how these businesses should be run and kept the lines moving swiftly. Needless to say, there were many wet clothes going home this week.
Inside, play revolved around driving various vehicles through the tunnel we made from our building frames and sheets. A favorite morning ritual has been their little gathering in the toy kitchen where tea is poured by everyone, "food" is shared and glasses are clinked together with "cheers" being said in everyone's way.
Pumpkin muffins were made by all and enjoyed by most on Wednesday. This is a nod to what is to come. Miniature squash and pumpkins are calling my name at the grocery store.
Pumpkin muffins were made by all and enjoyed by most on Wednesday. This is a nod to what is to come. Miniature squash and pumpkins are calling my name at the grocery store.
Our story this week was about a little gnome named Pip who climbs a hill to get to an apple tree. When he gets there he finds that he can't reach the apples. But then "one little apple rosy as a rose, it fell down and bumped his nose!" He shouts "ouch, ouch!" but is happy to find the apple on the ground and puts it in his bucket. This continues with apples falling on his head, his eye, his toes, and finally one "rolls and it rolls nearly to Pip's house, and there it is discovered by a funny little mouse, "this red apple will make a fine meal!" and he munch, munch, munched, even the peel!"
My own children joined us this week. Nora enjoys reading to the children, while Bram enjoys sharing his digging technique.
My own children joined us this week. Nora enjoys reading to the children, while Bram enjoys sharing his digging technique.
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