March Lesson Plans

So excited to share our March preschool lesson plans!

We are going to learn about kings and queens, St. Patrick's Day, the ocean and spring.  I keep adding on more things for W's lessons because he LOVES preschool.  There isn't a day that goes by that he is not demanding to have preschool.  He definitely knows all of his letters and letter sounds so I didn't hesitate to do two letters together (Q and K) for queens and kings.  Normally, I would not do this because they sound so similar, but he is ready for it and it fit well with our theme.  

Last month, the kids loved making groundhogs, zebras and giraffes.  I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised with how well they have learned to manipulate small items like gluing on the little eyes and painting with different brushes.  W's cutting skills are getting really good with the daily practice.  He glued on the pieces for the zebra by himself (after I showed him a picture of the example) and I was quite impressed!

Enjoy March and our early spring!

Updates on the Kids

I know that everyone says it, but children grow up so fast...each one of our kids is so special and we love them to the moon and back!  Every night before they go to sleep, we always ask them:

"Who loves you?" And they reply, "Mommy/Daddy and you!"  "How much?" and they say, "More than anything!"  Finally, we ask, "Is that true?" and they say, "YES!"  Even K knows to say yes!

B has been busy swimming, playing basketball, reading Harry Potter, and playing with his Legos.  It took 8 months, but we FINALLY organized all of the Legos from being grouped by colors to put together with directions of each Lego set in plastic containers.  They are loving the new system and can finally spend hours setting up their police station and fire station and pretending to chase the robbers and put out fires.  To hear B and M play, is simply music to my ears.  Here is B swimming in his first swim meet...he didn't place in the top, but he did not DQ in any event!

M continues to follow B in his Lego playing abilities, love of reading (his aunt sent us "How to Eat Fried Worms" and he is intrigued), and playing basketball.  We just watched the UVA v. UNC basketball game and he was pretty sad when UVA lost.  B cheers for UNC while M cheers for UVA because it is where they were born and that seems to be the deciding factor!

Super Bowl FUN!

W LOVES preschool and we have to do it EVERY DAY!!  He knows all of his letters and sounds and is starting to show the ability to start reading.  He loves his weekly music class even though he is really shy.  I think his favorite part is going to lunch at Chick-Fil-A after class!

K is truly a mess!  She is getting close to two so she says no easily, likes to pick out her own clothes and shoes (pink tennis shoes and silver boots are her favorites), and loves her Daddy!  I tried to get her two year photos done and she CRIED for EVERY picture...the boys never did this!  But, she makes up with it in absolute cuteness and the ability to wear bows!!

Daddy got her a special Valentine...a book and bunny - she told him "Love you Daddy!" and "Thank you Daddy!"  She is spoiled rotten!

They are all the loves of my life...

Happy Valentine's Day!

We are so excited to celebrate Valentine's Day!  

I am making homemade heart-shaped pizzas tonight...one of my favorite cooking blogs is Sally's Baking Addiction so check out her recipe for this delicious pizza!  We have chocolates for the kids and we are going to complete our wall of hearts to tell why we love each other.  

And J already surprised me with an embroidery machine!!!  I am thrilled to learn something new! 

I am leaving now to volunteer at my kids' school for the Valentine's Day party.  I am doing this science experiment...I hope they love it!

Love,

K

Basketball Fun

B and M played basketball this winter.  This was B's second season and M's first.  We decided to sign up for the YMCA program here and they really enjoyed it!  B scored a few goals and became really good at defense.  M has two games left and hasn't scored a goal yet, but he can hustle down the field!

B was #22 and his team was called the Avengers!

M was also #22 and he was on the Thunder!

It has been a great season!