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cirque du soleil’s ovo with toddler: yes we can

Alt title: Cirque du Ican’tbelievehesatstillthewholetime

My hope is that some other parent who is out there googling cirque with toddler or ovo take my 2-year-old? will come across this post and get half price tickets and some courage.

There wasn’t much info for me on the internet when we were trying to decide. Could a . . . → Read More: cirque du soleil’s ovo with toddler: yes we can

the preschool diaries: we’re not out of the woods yet

Today was rough. He was fine about arriving WITH me. He immediately tried out about four different activities in five minutes. But as soon as I made my move to go, he turned into a screaming gluey monkey, wild-eyed, clinging to my leg like I was a tree and he was going to climb it . . . → Read More: the preschool diaries: we’re not out of the woods yet

the preschool diaries: transition completed?

On Friday, Jonah had his first full day, 8:30-3. It took some convincing for him to stay there without me. The bells helped. Anyone who has been in a Montessori preschool will recognize these bells. I am curious myself as to why these are THE bells. Is there something special about the shape?

His teacher . . . → Read More: the preschool diaries: transition completed?

the preschool diaries: the remains of the (first) day

So, here’s how the bento came back:

Rice cakes were a dud. Sandwich was not as popular as expected. Cucumber was much more popular than could possibly have been anticipated. Dates and cheese were demolished — not surprising. All in all, I think we did good.

What will I pack tomorrow? Need to get . . . → Read More: the preschool diaries: the remains of the (first) day

the preschool diaries: the first almost-full day of school

Today was Jonah’s first day of preschool. I dropped him off at 8:30 this morning. Will pick him up after lunch at 12:30.

Here’s what the toddler house looks like, from the front (to go with the interior and yard photos I posted yesterday):

And here is Jonah, dressed for battle (note lunchbox briefcase . . . → Read More: the preschool diaries: the first almost-full day of school

the preschool diaries: transition week

We have officially survived the first week of Transition. Transition isn’t over yet, but rather continues into next week, one of the many reasons why I like this preschool.

Yesterday was Day 3. We arrived at 8:45 a.m., the first ones there, which isn’t entirely surprising because only three kids (including Jonah) attend on Fridays. . . . → Read More: the preschool diaries: transition week

shouldmommeee and other colloquialisms

This is my new name. Shouldmommeee.

Shouldmommeee getoutta bed. Should maaah-ah-mmee go reada book in yourroom.

They’re not questions. They’re statements of strong persuasion. Like a mafia boss. Like if I know what is good for me, I will…

This morning, Jonah added a new colloquialism to his repertoire. Imitating Scott and I when we . . . → Read More: shouldmommeee and other colloquialisms

because christmas isn’t over until the decorations come down from the roof of Ace Hardware

Santa and his reindeer are still all lit up on the roof of the neighborhood hardware store, I just came across this totally cute meme at Mayberry Mom, and I need a little pick-me-up after the wonkiness of day 2 of “transitioning” to preschool…

… a meme, found by Mayberry Mom at Swistle.

Eggnog or . . . → Read More: because christmas isn’t over until the decorations come down from the roof of Ace Hardware