L is for Library and R is for Rice

Both girls love going to the library and I'm surprised at how well Elise has done in the "big kids" story time hour.  She actually sat on her carpet square last time and felt pretty proud of herself I think.  Since it is for ages 3-5 most of the stories and conversations are over her head, but it is great practice for her to sit still.  Or try. 

 

A few weeks ago the stories were all about dreams and the craft was to create a Dream Jar.  The kids wrote down things on strips of paper that they would like to dream about or that they will think about while going to sleep in order to think good thoughts.  

Amelia picked:

1.  That my Dad could always stay home with us.

2.  Swimming to the bottom of a deep pool.

3.  Princesses

4.  Going to the fair.

Sidenote:  My Mom and Dad brought this adorable romper back from Vegas for Amelia.  She loves that it is one piece and I love that it is the cutest thing ever.

Amelia loves putting on puppet shows for Elise Mae and any other people in the library that will stop and listen to her.

 

Last week the kids got to do the parachute at the end of class and try to keep the stars afloat.  Elise desperately wanted to have a part even though I usually try to keep her with me when the older kids have an activity.  I will give you one guess who the little girl was that kept running UNDER the parachute and laughing while the other kids were trying to follow instructions. :)

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In the mornings when it is still partially cool, Amelia begs to get out her birthday gift from Walker.  The girls can play with this colored rice for hours.  Amelia always makes cupcakes for imaginary friends and painstakingly piles colored "sprinkles" on top of each other and dumps it out to start over.  

Elise has gotten really great at scooping her rice in also and her attention is held for almost as long.  They have so much fun with this simple box of rice and spoons!