Monday, February 15, 2010

Caleb's Highlights from January

Emptying out the cupboards and building towers


Playing in the cupboards

Coloring: Caleb's shown more interest in this classic kid activity lately, but I've also had to teach him not to hammer his crayons on the table until they break. Do you have to teach this to girls?

Gymnastics: We were able to join a group of moms and their kids to try out a gymnastics gym. Caleb loved running across the huge trampoline, bouncing around on the floor exercise obstacle course, and playing in the block pit. Great way to burn energy in the middle of an Iowa winter.

Playing in the snow: Another way to burn energy in the winter, and we've had plenty of opportunity this year. Caleb has "helped" shovel the driveway, built snow city with his sand castle buckets, and taken walks around the block.

Story Time: Our local library offers a 20 minute toddler time with a mix of books and music. Caleb and I have gone a few times. Caleb loves it, and it's a great opportunity to practice group participation.

Play dates

Reading lots of books

2 comments:

Karen said...

Katelynn doesn't hit her crayons on the table until they break, but she does hammer them on the table. I just say, "draw lines, not dots"....does that answer your comment about teaching girls not to break their crayons? :) We both will get to experience different crayon habits soon enough!

Deanna said...

Wow these pictures bring back memories! Enjoy the creativity.