We drew with water color crayons and then painted over them with watercolor paints.
Three Friends on Swings by Amelia 5 years oldTuesday, May 12, 2026
Art Projects for Young Preschoolers
I thought I would share some ART+PLAY projects we did this year.
We drew with water color crayons and then painted over them with watercolor paints.
Three Friends on Swings by Amelia 5 years old
We drew with water color crayons and then painted over them with watercolor paints.
Three Friends on Swings by Amelia 5 years old
Reflection Cards
My Aunt Elizabeth inspired this idea...
For her birthday I gave her a set of the Reflection Cards I make
For her birthday I gave her a set of the Reflection Cards I make
Georgia on My Mind
A few years ago it became a goal of mine to create Artist Baskets that would share with young children about the lives of some of the artists who have created works of art that they may be exposed to.
A few famous names came to mind right away: Van Goh, Matisse, Picasso, Jackson Pollack, and I realized that they were ALL men. Talented artists who I love and adore but still, ALL men, and there are little girls who are artists! And so I began searching out some more talented artists (who happened to be female) to balance my collection. Easier said than done...
So, to share with you, should you want to enrich your classrooms or homes with Artist Baskets of your own, these are the female artists I added to my list:
- Mary Cassatt
- Georgia O'Keeffe
- Grandma Moses
- Frida Kahlo
- Beatrix Potter
Here is a sample of one of my artist story baskets.
Artist: Georgia O'Keeffe
Presentation:
Some More of My Heroes
Aline Manna
Theodor Seuss Geisel
Alicia Nash
Single parents everywhere
Trina Schart Hyman
Shel Silverstein
My Mom
Theodor Seuss Geisel
Alicia Nash
Single parents everywhere
Trina Schart Hyman
Shel Silverstein
My Mom
Artist Basket: Henri Matisse
Artist: Henri Matisse
Materials:rug for presentation
Henri Matisse doll representation(s)
Small easel with several small prints of his work (I used post cards)
miniature toboggan (found as a Christmas tree ornament or sometimes where doll house furniture is sold)
Playmobil leaf accessories (collected from my boy's playmobile stuff)
circus animals (again, stolen from, I mean collected from, my boy's toy bins)
Presentation:
child size pair of scissors
scraps of color paper
a doll bed
a fisher price doll wheel chair (part of the Little People school bus set)
Materials:rug for presentation
Henri Matisse doll representation(s)
Small easel with several small prints of his work (I used post cards)
miniature toboggan (found as a Christmas tree ornament or sometimes where doll house furniture is sold)
Playmobil leaf accessories (collected from my boy's playmobile stuff)
circus animals (again, stolen from, I mean collected from, my boy's toy bins)
Presentation:
child size pair of scissors
scraps of color paper
a doll bed
a fisher price doll wheel chair (part of the Little People school bus set)
Maybe he needs MORE?
In Montessori we are trained to evaluate ourselves and the environment when a child is displaying behaviors that we do not desire
Sorting Seashells by the Seashore
A friend gave me these star fish plates. (Thank you Susan)
They screamed "Summer Camp" to me and so I passed them along to Cornerspring's Summer Camp program, along with the tongs. And so I quickly pulled this little beauty together! Isn't it lovely to look at?
Almost every person is drawn to it the moment they walk into the Practical Life area. But I have to say, it is a bit of a challenge. My Little One was too busy with play ground play to give it a try but for ME, it was a challenge!
Here is why:
Because the shells were cone shaped it made it especially hard to pick them up with tongs.
So, although this work was certainly ascetically pleasing, I felt it was a bit too difficult for a 3-6 class. Perhaps if a different shape of shell was used it would allow even the youngest child to be successful while using it.
It's important to try out the works you create prior to putting them on the shelf.
Another idea: small sponge pieces!
Sorting Seashells by the Seashore
A friend gave me these star fish plates. (Thank you Susan)
They screamed "Summer Camp" to me and so I passed them along to Cornerspring's Summer Camp program, along with the tongs. And so I quickly pulled this little beauty together! Isn't it lovely to look at?
Almost every person is drawn to it the moment they walk into the Practical Life area. But I have to say, it is a bit of a challenge. My Little One was too busy with play ground play to give it a try but for ME, it was a challenge!
Here is why:
Because the shells were cone shaped it made it especially hard to pick them up with tongs.
So, although this work was certainly ascetically pleasing, I felt it was a bit too difficult for a 3-6 class. Perhaps if a different shape of shell was used it would allow even the youngest child to be successful while using it.
It's important to try out the works you create prior to putting them on the shelf.
Another idea: small sponge pieces!
Sorting Seashells by the Seashore
A friend gave me these star fish plates. (Thank you Susan)
They screamed "Summer Camp" to me and so I passed them along to Cornerspring's Summer Camp program, along with the tongs. And so I quickly pulled this little beauty together! Isn't it lovely to look at?
Almost every person is drawn to it the moment they walk into the Practical Life area. But I have to say, it is a bit of a challenge. My Little One was too busy with play ground play to give it a try but for ME, it was a challenge!
Here is why:
Because the shells were cone shaped it made it especially hard to pick them up with tongs.
So, although this work was certainly ascetically pleasing, I felt it was a bit too difficult for a 3-6 class. Perhaps if a different shape of shell was used it would allow even the youngest child to be successful while using it.
It's important to try out the works you create prior to putting them on the shelf.
Another transfer work idea: small sponge pieces!
Because she wanted to touch it...
Little hands love to touch this bumpy art creation.
Next week we are going to use crushed leaves
Next week we are going to use crushed leaves
Because she wanted to touch it...
Little hands love to touch this bumpy art creation.
Next week we are going to use crushed leaves...
I'll post photos to share.
~MM
Next week we are going to use crushed leaves...
I'll post photos to share.
~MM
Hard at Work
Here's a quick pic of Little One washing the door to our classroom. So often the windows and doors are covered with hand prints and
I've been given an award! Thanks Shannon :)
Here's what I've gotta do:
The rules are:
- List six things that inspire my creativity
- Pass the award on to 6 more kreativ bloggers
- Link back to the person who gave you the award
- Link to the people you are passing it on to and leave them a comment to let them know.
Here goes:
Six things that inspire my creativity:
1.) classical guitar music (I used to play....in my life before my children were born)
2.)the blueberry field by my home (it is my church, my sanctuary, my
So, I am passing the Kreativ blogger award onto: Jo at A bit of This and A Bit of That,
I've been given an award! Thanks Shannon :)
Here's what I've gotta do:
The rules are:
- List six things that inspire my creativity
- Pass the award on to 6 more kreativ bloggers
- Link back to the person who gave you the award
- Link to the people you are passing it on to and leave them a comment to let them know.
Here goes:
Six things that inspire my creativity:
1.) classical guitar music (I used to play, I miss it.)
2.)the blueberry field by my home (it is my church, my sanctuary)
3.)other people's creativity!
4.) black and white photography
5.)Middle Man
So, I am passing the Kreativ blogger award onto SOME of the creative Mamas I know in Blog land: A bit of This and A Bit of That, Walk Beside Me, Creative Kismet, Writing Grandma's Book, The Moveable Alphabet, A Thousand Joys,
* freezer paper stenciled object such as a t-shirt, sweatshirt, apron, tea towel, tote bag, etc.
* homemade deodorant, soap, face scrub, etc.
* drink coasters made from fabric, felted wool, popsicle sticks, oil cloth, cork, weaving, etc.
* write and illustrate a story then bind it into a book
* blank book or journal
* candles: rolled up beeswax sheets, recycled old candles, soy candles, dipped candles, etc.
* several different exotic varieties of homemade ice cream
* pillowcases: make from scratch or buy them and add decoration with stenciling, fabric markers, fabric paint, embroidery or simple applique
* crochet washcloths or dishcloths; especially nice from organic cotton yarn
* a decorated walking stick
* set of magnets: marble magnets, artwork glued onto magnet sheets, button magnets or woodsie magnets
* homemade candy such as peanut brittle, rock candy, lollipops, etc.
* make or buy some simple tote bags and using stenciling, fabric paint or fabric markers label them for tech accessories, beauty supplies, craft supplies, etc.
* bean bags
* a game
* a compilation recipe book: collect recipes from family members and compile into a book/notebook
* terrarium
* wee garden
* crayon cookies
* homemade cookies or pie
* a weaving
* music mix cd
* recipe in a jar
* spice mix for grilling
* scarf: no sew fleece scarf, knit/crochet scarf, fabric scarf, etc.
* a decorated wood box
* felt play food
* wet felted wool balls
* felted soap
* stationery set
* stickers
* jewelry: earrings, necklace, bracelet
* clock: get a kit and get creative with the clock face
* a diorama
* a calendar: have artwork printed for each month
* anniversary calendar with special occasions already written in
* flowers: tissue paper flowers, button flowers, felt flowers, etc.
* doll or troll house made from a gourd, cardboard boxes, wood shelves, etc.
* garland
* simple pillow
* painted rocks to be used as paper weights, door stops, plant markers, etc.
* no-sew fleece blanket
* mobile
* hot sock: sock filled with rice to heat for cold winter nights
* desk accessories: pencil cup, drawer organizers, etc.
* bookmarks
* dress-up kit
* make a puzzle from wood blocks
* embroidered drawing framed in an embroidery hoop
* puppets
* puppet theater
* key chain
* sachets
* set of napkins
* handmade rubber stamps
* decorated picture frame
* ornaments
* bulletin board
* peg dolls
* doll house accessories
* stuffies
* homemade deodorant, soap, face scrub, etc.
* drink coasters made from fabric, felted wool, popsicle sticks, oil cloth, cork, weaving, etc.
* write and illustrate a story then bind it into a book
* blank book or journal
* candles: rolled up beeswax sheets, recycled old candles, soy candles, dipped candles, etc.
* several different exotic varieties of homemade ice cream
* pillowcases: make from scratch or buy them and add decoration with stenciling, fabric markers, fabric paint, embroidery or simple applique
* crochet washcloths or dishcloths; especially nice from organic cotton yarn
* a decorated walking stick
* set of magnets: marble magnets, artwork glued onto magnet sheets, button magnets or woodsie magnets
* homemade candy such as peanut brittle, rock candy, lollipops, etc.
* make or buy some simple tote bags and using stenciling, fabric paint or fabric markers label them for tech accessories, beauty supplies, craft supplies, etc.
* bean bags
* a game
* a compilation recipe book: collect recipes from family members and compile into a book/notebook
* terrarium
* wee garden
* crayon cookies
* homemade cookies or pie
* a weaving
* music mix cd
* recipe in a jar
* spice mix for grilling
* scarf: no sew fleece scarf, knit/crochet scarf, fabric scarf, etc.
* a decorated wood box
* felt play food
* wet felted wool balls
* felted soap
* stationery set
* stickers
* jewelry: earrings, necklace, bracelet
* clock: get a kit and get creative with the clock face
* a diorama
* a calendar: have artwork printed for each month
* anniversary calendar with special occasions already written in
* flowers: tissue paper flowers, button flowers, felt flowers, etc.
* doll or troll house made from a gourd, cardboard boxes, wood shelves, etc.
* garland
* simple pillow
* painted rocks to be used as paper weights, door stops, plant markers, etc.
* no-sew fleece blanket
* mobile
* hot sock: sock filled with rice to heat for cold winter nights
* desk accessories: pencil cup, drawer organizers, etc.
* bookmarks
* dress-up kit
* make a puzzle from wood blocks
* embroidered drawing framed in an embroidery hoop
* puppets
* puppet theater
* key chain
* sachets
* set of napkins
* handmade rubber stamps
* decorated picture frame
* ornaments
* bulletin board
* peg dolls
* doll house accessories
* stuffies
Pine Cone Bird Feeders
The toddlers loved making these! Using small spreaders they spread sun butter (a peanut butter substitute made from sunflower seeds) all over the pine cone they chose. Next they spooned bird seed over the sticky pine cone. We later hung these yummy bird ( or squirrel) snacks from the monkey bars for our playground friends to enjoy.
One More Day
There's just one more day of vacation left. I'm looking forward to going back to school. I've missed my toddler friends and families and most of all the routine of it. I've decided I'm allot like the children I care for. I'm comforted by routine and structure and I love to
Goals for 2009
Oh where to begin?
I have so many goals for this year.
I guess the most important one is to become more healthy!
I've struggled with my weight for the last ten years
I have so many goals for this year.
I guess the most important one is to become more healthy!
I've struggled with my weight for the last ten years
It's a Hard Day's Night
Hi everyone, just sitting here feeling exhausted and thinking allot of you probablly are too. Some days tire us out more than others
Still missing my camera...
So I found the camera just not the charger cord!!!
Today I finished up the Valentines for my class and want so badly to show them to you all.
Today I finished up the Valentines for my class and want so badly to show them to you all.
Blogs are deceiving
My dear friend Jessie recently reminded me of this when I was complaining about not being able to be as productive as I want to be. She knew, even though I had not said, that I had been comparing myself to the women who author my favorite blogs.
This is something I do when I'm PMS~ing. I read other people's blogs and compare my everything to their everything: my house keeping skills, my organizational skills, my sewing skills, my mothering skills, my artistic abilities, my teaching talent...the list goes on.
This is something I do when I'm PMS~ing. I read other people's blogs and compare my everything to their everything: my house keeping skills, my organizational skills, my sewing skills, my mothering skills, my artistic abilities, my teaching talent...the list goes on.
Home At Last
Phew! As many of you know, the East coast was hit with a big snow storm, Georgia got 4 inches! So MontPapa and I got stuck in New Orleans after the convention. But we made it home safe and
Salt in the Sensory Table
In December I introduced the sand tray....the next day I removed it from the shel
July is flying by....
While Montessori Papa is away we have been busy!
As usual I have no camera and therefore lack photos to share (and oh how I wish I did!)
Okay so it's puppet mania around here, it's been raining for WEEKS, out of the bordom was born a wonderful idea. And puppet production began. It started with a special gift.
A family friend offered to give us a most generous gift:
A professional puppet theater!
It's amazing, truly, with its red velvet curtain that pulls open with an unseen string to its hand painted theater masks that are it's crowning glory.
Our plan: To sew, paint and build our own puppets for plays that Middle Man has written over the past dreary rainy weeks. I'm working on the back drops etc. and Little One is mastering his clapping skills to lead an audience of children at the end of August. Locally a new playground is being constructed, it is our hope that our puppets and stories will be finished and ready to be performed the weekend the playground is ready. We want share what we've worked on all summer with other children, and to provide a FREE and fun event for families.
Visiting the following sights for inspiration:
The Fairy Houses Web Page
The Jim Henson Legacy blog
While Montessori Papa is away we have been busy!
As usual I have no camera and therefore lack photos to share (and oh how I wish I did!)
Okay so it's puppet mania around here, it's been raining for WEEKS, out of the bordom was born a wonderful idea. And puppet production began. It started with a special gift.
A family friend offered to give us a most generous gift:
A professional puppet theater!
It's amazing, truly, with its red velvet curtain that pulls open with an unseen string to its hand painted theater masks that are it's crowning glory.
Our plan: To sew, paint and build our own puppets for plays that Middle Man has written over the past dreary rainy weeks. I'm working on the back drops etc. and Little One is mastering his clapping skills to lead an audience of children at the end of August. Locally a new playground is being constructed, it is our hope that our puppets and stories will be finished and ready to be performed the weekend the playground is ready. We want share what we've worked on all summer with other children, and to provide a FREE and fun event for families.
Visiting the following sights for inspiration:
The Fairy Houses Web Page
The Jim Henson Legacy blog
Thoughtful Thursday
Missing Montessori Papa....
I can't remember exactly when this photo was taken but as I have missed placed (I refuse to say LOST)
I can't remember exactly when this photo was taken but as I have missed placed (I refuse to say LOST)
Thoughtful Thursday
Missing Montessori Papa....
I can't remember exactly when this photo was taken but as I have missed placed (I refuse to say LOST) my camera, and so I have no recent photos of my amazing husband. Also given the fact he's been away for almost a month...finishing his Montessori training.
BUT tomorrow he returns and I am so happy!
You see, I haven't had much time to do much of anything beside look after small people and clean up after them these many weeks he's been away.
Friday's Nature Table
One of my favorite blogs, The Magic Onions is starting something new: Friday's Nature Table. Stop by and visit this amazing Mama and see what's cooking
Sweeney Todd ~ Opening Night!
Yes, that's my grumpy boy, Taller Than Me, about to be shaved by Perrelli
Sweeney Todd ~ Opening Night!
Yes, that's my grumpy boy, Taller Than Me, about to be shaved by Perrelli....
Stopping and Looking
"Wonder is an exceedingly important stimulus for the human spirit. It can arise
Stopping and Looking
"Wonder is an exceedingly important stimulus for the human spirit. It can arise only from an attentive observation of reality. Education to wonder is corre
Stopping and Looking
"Wonder is an exceedingly important stimulus for the human spirit. It can arise only from an attentive observation of reality. Education to wonder is correlative with an education that
Crayon Exploration
Little One is 3 year old and READY for preschool. This weekend he discovered some loose crayons and decided to decorate our windows. It is quite lovely, beautiful actually BUT now what? I guess I wonder
Cloud Conversation
It's very nice to meet you finally
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
It's very nice to meet you finally, I've
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
"It's very nice to finally meet you."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
"It's very nice to finally meet you."
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
"It's very nice to finally meet you."
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
"It's very nice to finally meet you."
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"I
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"I
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
"It's very nice to finally meet you."
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"People told me, my smile could fill a room."
"People said that about me too."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"People told me, my smile could fill a room."
"People said that about me too."
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
"It's very nice to finally meet you."
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"People told me, my smile could fill a
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"Welcome to Heaven."
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"People told me, my smile could fill a
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Cloud Conversation
"It's very nice to finally meet you."
"And you as well."
"I've heard so many wonderful things about you."
"And You!"
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"People told me, my smile could fill a room."
"People said that about me too."
"
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
"And you as well."
"I've heard so many wonderful things about you."
"And You!"
"Tell me a little about yourself."
"I was a teacher of teachers."
"So was I."
"I loved children."
"So did I."
"People told me, my smile could fill a room."
"People said that about me too."
"
Please read my past post: My Favorite List when time allows you.
Silent Sunday
My son Maximillian drew this comic, I laughed out loud!
Just had to share.
PEACE
Jennifer
Toddler: Dressing Story
Dressing for Winter - (Flannel Story)
This is how we dress on a cold Winter's day.
We put on our snowsuits to go out to play.
Then we put on our boots for walking in the snow.
Next, our hats and our mittens.
'Cause the wind begins to blow.
And now we're all ready to go out and play.
We'll stay nice and warm on this cold Winter day.
CINNAMON DOUGH
1 tablespoon all spice
1 tablespoon nutmeg
¾ cup cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
1 cup applesauce
Mix ingredients in a large bowl. To use, roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters. Poke a hole at the top of each shape. Place shapes on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Air dry for several days, turning often.
This is how we dress on a cold Winter's day.
We put on our snowsuits to go out to play.
Then we put on our boots for walking in the snow.
Next, our hats and our mittens.
'Cause the wind begins to blow.
And now we're all ready to go out and play.
We'll stay nice and warm on this cold Winter day.
CINNAMON DOUGH
1 tablespoon all spice
1 tablespoon nutmeg
¾ cup cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
1 cup applesauce
Mix ingredients in a large bowl. To use, roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters. Poke a hole at the top of each shape. Place shapes on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Air dry for several days, turning often.
Inspired by the wonderful and fabulous Maya Made, I put a Toddler spin on this Advent calendar idea and created individual baskets for hiding special treasures in.
Live from Boston
Well, we arrived Tuesday evening and have been enjoying ourselves ever since. This year's national AMS conference is well attended and in a great location! Boston Massachusetts a city full of history and brick. :)
Growing up on Cape Cod, I frequented Bean Town often with my family, occasionally with friends and for school field trips. When I was a girl, Boston meant visits to the Fine Art museum, swan boats and riding the T. As a teenager Boston meant: Fenway Park, Quincy Market and riding the T.
My most memorable visit to Boston, was late summer the week before school started my sophomore year. My best friend and I visited the city with her family. When we got to Quincy market her father gave her $300. to shop for school clothes. We were 15 years old and giddy with excitement about spending my hard earned money (which I think was a total of $155)and her Dad's gift of $300.
You see for me, I had been working for the summer as a library 'page' and because I had always desired being a writer one day, I was thrilled to re-shelve books and search for obscure local historic information for the occasional patron interested in historic homes.
Anyway, with the money burning a hole in our pockets; we headed to the closest Espree store and began trying on outfit after outfit like we were in a scene with Sarah Jessica Parker in "Girl's just Want to Have Fun". It was so much fun. Well, about halfway through our fashion show in the dressing room of Benneton, my friend spies "THE" perfect leather jacket. She wants it more than anything she has ever wanted in her life...she told me. So we visit the leather store just to "try it on" but it fits so nice and she does look wicked cool. She has a plan. The price of the jacket: $250. including tax. She will buy the jacket put it in the bottom of the bag and then cover it with a few cheap purchases and no one (including her parents) will ever find out.
What is it they say about best layed plans....
So the plan worked......until we arrived home (about an hour south of the city) and her parents asked to see the rest of the purchases she had made with the $300 she had been given?
Now as an adult, I long to visit this city without an agenda. There are so many places to go, things to see and do..
Growing up on Cape Cod, I frequented Bean Town often with my family, occasionally with friends and for school field trips. When I was a girl, Boston meant visits to the Fine Art museum, swan boats and riding the T. As a teenager Boston meant: Fenway Park, Quincy Market and riding the T.
My most memorable visit to Boston, was late summer the week before school started my sophomore year. My best friend and I visited the city with her family. When we got to Quincy market her father gave her $300. to shop for school clothes. We were 15 years old and giddy with excitement about spending my hard earned money (which I think was a total of $155)and her Dad's gift of $300.
You see for me, I had been working for the summer as a library 'page' and because I had always desired being a writer one day, I was thrilled to re-shelve books and search for obscure local historic information for the occasional patron interested in historic homes.
Anyway, with the money burning a hole in our pockets; we headed to the closest Espree store and began trying on outfit after outfit like we were in a scene with Sarah Jessica Parker in "Girl's just Want to Have Fun". It was so much fun. Well, about halfway through our fashion show in the dressing room of Benneton, my friend spies "THE" perfect leather jacket. She wants it more than anything she has ever wanted in her life...she told me. So we visit the leather store just to "try it on" but it fits so nice and she does look wicked cool. She has a plan. The price of the jacket: $250. including tax. She will buy the jacket put it in the bottom of the bag and then cover it with a few cheap purchases and no one (including her parents) will ever find out.
What is it they say about best layed plans....
So the plan worked......until we arrived home (about an hour south of the city) and her parents asked to see the rest of the purchases she had made with the $300 she had been given?
Now as an adult, I long to visit this city without an agenda. There are so many places to go, things to see and do..
Some of my favorite places to visit and why:
Maine Adventure Mom ~ this talented writer is witty and also local (which I LOVE!). But what I really like is her genuine perspective and informative posts. I almost always learn something when I visit this blog; and of course I always smile :)
The Work Plan ~ this busy mom and Montessori teacher recently purchased my reading books from zodiworks. Then on her blog she posted about them! What a kind thing for her to do.
Maine Adventure Mom ~ this talented writer is witty and also local (which I LOVE!). But what I really like is her genuine perspective and informative posts. I almost always learn something when I visit this blog; and of course I always smile :)
The Work Plan ~ this busy mom and Montessori teacher recently purchased my reading books from zodiworks. Then on her blog she posted about them! What a kind thing for her to do.
Baby Shower for Robyn
Yesterday we celebrated my friend Robyn's pregnancy and soon to arrive baby Colin. The theme was owls because the Mama to be likes them and the baby's nursery is decorated with them.
Dinos ROAR!
We are back from the holiday break and ready to ROAR! Today was an amazing day at Helping Hands. Dinosaurs roamed the classroom, filled the shelves and a few even ate snack with us! By far the most popular activity was: Digging for Dino Bones, (a $1.69 toy I picked up at Christmas Tree shop in NH). Luckily I bought more than one dinosaur fossil, so the fun can continue on throughout the week. :)
On the shelves this week:
size and shape sorting works,
mystery number
a home made work bench with REAL tools (check next post for details)
a meditation space with a nifty battery operated fountain! (gotta LOVE Christmas Tree Shop!)
Junior Paleontologist (digging for bones) work
magnetic dinosaur body puzzle work
Where in the World? Naming the 7 Continents and the dinosaurs who lived there
On the shelves this week:
size and shape sorting works,
mystery number
a home made work bench with REAL tools (check next post for details)
a meditation space with a nifty battery operated fountain! (gotta LOVE Christmas Tree Shop!)
Junior Paleontologist (digging for bones) work
magnetic dinosaur body puzzle work
Where in the World? Naming the 7 Continents and the dinosaurs who lived there
The Bullying Book
Okay so I haven't actually wrote this book yet but I'm going to. This weekend I was very lucky to attend the Maine International Film Fest
Circle Round
He's HOW old? I can't believe he's 13 today. But he is. Middle Man turns 13 today! Some day his name will be in lights...get ready world here he comes.
When he was born my world turned upside down. An emergency c-section, 11 days in ICU, liver jaundice, possible skull fusion, traumatic birth. But he made it through, we made it through. And we learned how strong we all were as a family.
Later when he was three years old he taught me another lesson, time is precious. He was stung by a bee and my whole world was turned upside down. Since then we've survived 10 bee seasons with an epipen case in his backpack and he's never gotten stung again.
When he was five we learned he had a blood clot disorder. I thought at the time that I could write a Charles Dickens like novel based on my fives years with him. He was/is so dramatic and let me tell you fellow moms, he has been my most challenging child. Not because of his medical conditions but because of who he is. He's intense. He's dramatic and creative. He's a deep feeling boy who takes photos and draws pictures, he can read a 300 page book in a DAY. He never stops questioning or learning he's high and he's low.
Middle Man has been my greatest teacher. I have learned so much being his mom. In honor of his 13th birthday here's my short list:
I've learned.....
Later when he was three years old he taught me another lesson, time is precious. He was stung by a bee and my whole world was turned upside down. Since then we've survived 10 bee seasons with an epipen case in his backpack and he's never gotten stung again.
When he was five we learned he had a blood clot disorder. I thought at the time that I could write a Charles Dickens like novel based on my fives years with him. He was/is so dramatic and let me tell you fellow moms, he has been my most challenging child. Not because of his medical conditions but because of who he is. He's intense. He's dramatic and creative. He's a deep feeling boy who takes photos and draws pictures, he can read a 300 page book in a DAY. He never stops questioning or learning he's high and he's low.
Middle Man has been my greatest teacher. I have learned so much being his mom. In honor of his 13th birthday here's my short list:
I've learned.....
- that time does stand still on occasion
- that it's better to tell a child, "Everything will be alright" rather than to validate their feelings of fear, during a time of extreme medical crisis....even when you don't really know if it will be.
- anyone, any age can be an artist.
Hair Club for Men
"And remember, I'm not only the Hair Club President, I'm also a client"...
I debated sharing this but I have a toothache and my heart aches so I thought, why not? Sometimes juggling everything I juggle is next to impossible. Sure, I've always been an overachiever, so you'd think I'd be really great at it by now but, nope. I'm human and flawed and some times no matter how hard I try, one of the balls, drop.
I debated sharing this but I have a toothache and my heart aches so I thought, why not? Sometimes juggling everything I juggle is next to impossible. Sure, I've always been an overachiever, so you'd think I'd be really great at it by now but, nope. I'm human and flawed and some times no matter how hard I try, one of the balls, drop.
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