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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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 |
 
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