Saturdays are notorious errand running days, but we had some fun anyway! The PS found a painted rock in the craft section (I love hiding rocks in the craft section because you just know whoever finds it will appreciate it).
We were also able to conduct a frog rescue. Because we live in the south, it is already over 100 degrees everyday. This little green frog was baking on the studio door- we actually thought he was dead. However, he was not, so we gave him some water and he perked right up. Since death was no longer imminent, we named him Bert the Frog. We talked about where Bert might like to live since the hot, hot concrete with no shade was not a good choice. We decided he needed bugs to eat, shade, water, and green, so we drove him over to a pond, complete with all his essentials. The PS was absolutely entranced with him. We had to have an important conversation about releasing Bert instead of keeping him. It was a tough one. The 2nd was happy to aid in the rescue, but once we were all safely in the van, he was way more interested in tacos than Bert.
The 2nd has been asking to make Play Doh a lot this week because we got new coloring. So many times I began to make it for him, and every time I had to stop myself and remember that making it is part of the learning process. He needs to know that fun takes work, and work can be fun. He needs to see the ingredients and measure and touch and feel what part contributes to what attribute. We spent 45 minutes making it, and 2 hours playing with it. He even shared with Baby Sister.
Tomorrow begins birthday week, so we read the
Happy Birthday to You! by Dr Seuss tonight. The 2nd picked it out and read along with me. I love so much getting to know their big personalities. I feel so grateful I get to teach them and prepare them for their lives.
Saturdays are notorious errand running days, but we had some fun anyway! The PS found a painted rock in the craft section (I love hiding rocks in the craft section because you just know whoever finds it will appreciate it). 
We were also able to conduct a frog rescue. Because we live in the south, it is already over 100 degrees everyday. This little green frog was baking on the studio door- we actually thought he was dead. However, he was not, so we gave him some water and he perked right up. Since death was no longer imminent, we named him Bert the Frog. We talked about where Bert might like to live since the hot, hot concrete with no shade was not a good choice. We decided he needed bugs to eat, shade, water, and green, so we drove him over to a pond, complete with all his essentials. The PS was absolutely entranced with him. We had to have an important conversation about releasing Bert instead of keeping him. It was a tough one. The 2nd was happy to aid in the rescue, but once we were all safely in the van, he was way more interested in tacos than Bert. 
The 2nd has been asking to make Play Doh a lot this week because we got new coloring. So many times I began to make it for him, and every time I had to stop myself and remember that making it is part of the learning process. He needs to know that fun takes work, and work can be fun. He needs to see the ingredients and measure and touch and feel what part contributes to what attribute. We spent 45 minutes making it, and 2 hours playing with it. He even shared with Baby Sister. 
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