I've said it before, but it's true: It's hard to be three. There are lots of things you can't do. Some because your mama won't let you. Some because your fine motor skills and problem solving abilities aren't quite fully developed. Either way, it's very frustrating. The best solution (like, obviously) is to whine until the… Continue reading The Not-Whining Grimace
Month: December 2013
Cookie Monsters
Actually, they weren't monsters at all. It all went much better than I anticipated. One of the things I have to keep reminding myself about preschoolers is that their attention spans are, to be wildly generous, somewhat limited. A little bit of something is often enough, especially if it requires concentration. So they each cut… Continue reading Cookie Monsters
Bunuelos
I give you <drumroll, please> today's Advent activity! I'm using the term "activity" loosely here - these involve hot oil, so the only involvement the boys had was eating them. Elias was a huge fan, but Levi said they have too much sugar. This from the boy who wants 17 popsicles a day. This is… Continue reading Bunuelos
How Lovely Are Your Branches
It was tree day here at the homestead. I roll the light strings up on cardboard every year, and I had the boys help by holding them. Elias was already holding his when I plugged it in, and I think he lit up as much as the string. The red and green chain on the… Continue reading How Lovely Are Your Branches
Good Grief, Charlie Brown
This is, unfortunately, not a picture from yesterday. Yup. Did it again. Turns out it's a good thing I didn't read Levi the riot act. 'Cause he was at school all morning. It does appear as though Elias and I need to have a little talk. Apparently I've only told him about this a couple… Continue reading Good Grief, Charlie Brown