Bird Watchin'

BB's class has been learning about birds lately - and doing some really cool bird-related projects. He's made binoculars out of toilet paper rolls, played in egg, watched eggs hatching and more. He can even name a bunch of birds on sight (bluejays, cardinals, etc.). Here are some pictures of the activities.

 

Making binoculars out of toilet paper rolls.

 

 Cutting string for birds to find and put in their nests.

 Taking pictures of morning doves and their babies.

 Reading about birds.

 Scooping bird seed.

Playing in egg.

Out of the Mouths of Babes

I think this is a sign that Billy and I are doing something right as parents.

Pedal! Pedal!

For BB's second birthday, we got him a Strider, aka pedaless, bike. He loves it and can get around pretty good on it. I don't think we use it outside enough for him to get the full benefits, but we'll work on that. The full benefits include earlier and better balance. Basically, pedaless bikes are supposed to help you skip the training wheel part of learning to ride a bike.

We don't care when BB learns to ride a bike. Or if he uses training wheels. We're just suckers for gadgets.

So, all that said, it's crazy to see my son ride a bike. Mostly because we didn't teach him. There've been a lot of times over the past 2 1/2 years where I've been amazed and saddened by this fact. For example, the first time I did Ring Around the Rosie with BB, I thought he was soooooo smart because he picked up on it so fast. Then I realize he probably plays Ring Around the Rosie at school.

He's also learned the Wheels on the Bus and Row, Row, Row Your Boat and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, not from me, but from his teachers. I also 'blame' them for his ability to count to 9 and identify his colors.

Billy and I choose this for BB. We knew this could happen, but sometimes it still stings.

(Wow, a post that was supposed to be about how cute BB looks on a tricycle really took a turn, eh?)

It's a Bird! It's a Plane!

BB made airplanes in school today!
His teacher said he was definitely the most excited about it in the class.
Markers, paper towel tubes and tongue depressors - the makings of a great afternoon!

Field Trip to Grounds for Thought

Billy and his classmates took a second coffee-related field trip this month, this time to Grounds for Thought, a coffee house in Bowling Green.

While there, they got to see and feel roasted and non-roasted beans and learn how the beans arrive in Ohio (via big ships from around the world).
The kids also got to smell the flavoring used to make the beans different flavors and see it being added to the beans.

Finally, the kids got to see the beans being ground - before enjoying some hot chocolate (with whipped cream and sprinkles).

Field Trip to Tim Horton's

Toddler 2 is learning about coffee in class, so of course a field trip to Tim Horton's was in order! Rumor is, the kids had a great time. (Duh, they got donuts.)

Concentration

It's amazing to me when this little ball of energy slows down and concentrates on something.
He can be so serious sometimes - and so wild and crazy others.

Frosting!

This guy loves cookies!

A Day in the Life of a Toddler

Picture Day

Fall 2010.

Tastes Like Fun

BB's Transitioning to the Toddler Room

First nap in the infant room.

First nap in the toddler room. He's in a cot. Not a crib. A cot.

Can't type. Tears blurring vision.

Spring School Pictures

Someone might have been a bit under the weather when these were taken.

I Think They're Trying to Tell Us Something

Someone at Child Care put a paperclip in BB's hair to keep it out of his eyes today. I think someone needs a haircut. (Um, where do you take toddlers to get their hair cut?)

Low-Pressure Pitch

BB's Child Care is having a fundraiser to raise money for fun activities. If you're bored, take a look at the catalog here.

Foot Fun

In addition to eating green eggs in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, BB got to paint his feet and walk on paper last week.

(Am I too old to go to Child Care?)

Green Eggs and Ham!

BB helped make green eggs today in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday!

Happy as a Clam

BB loves these vinyl/foam things at Child Care. If they're out when we drop him off, he forgets about us instantly.

Who or Oompa Loompa Part II

Who or Oompa Loompa? You Decide.

The art teacher at BB's Child Care decided to do his hair yesterday. She couldn't get it to stick straight up, so she worked her magic on his curls. It's hard to see, but she also made the sides and back stick out. Rumor is, he was loving it.