Hudson - 3/13/2018

Hudson ate toasted whole wheat english muffin and two servings of grapes for breakfast.  For lunch he ate pork chop meat, two servings of whole wheat toast, a couple bites of roasted vegetables (sweet potatoes, potatoes, and mushrooms), and ate applesauce.

We were in the middle of Story Time when the mail came and three new kid's books arrived that I've been waiting for!  Yes!  By my favorite kid's author too!  Well, maybe it's a tie between her and Dr. Seuss.  Their styles are totally different so that's good!  The kids were almost as excited as me!  I guess I've mentioned her name a lot because Hudson totally said her name perfectly - or at least he pronounced it like I do!  Haha!  He said, "Iza Trapani wrote that book!"  Wow!  That shocked me!  (I know I shouldn't be shocked by anything he says, but I still am!)  I now have 13 of her books.  (And she's an amazing illustrator as well.)  She basically takes the old Nursery Rhymes and expands on them - a lot!

In this first picture Hudson said, "She's getting out a drum."  Linnea had pulled it off the shelf.  He loves laying beside Linnea to be close to her.  And in the 2nd picture Hudson was playing on the couch and said, "Look Gary!  I'm standing on my head!"  Which he sees Riley and Kenzie doing all the time!!

 

Hudson is reading one of his favorites to Atley and Nora.  It's an "I Spy" book and it has an object on one page and you have to find the same object on the opposite page - which is much more full of many other objects.  In the last picture Hudson was taking Atley's hand and showing her where the object is at.  So cute.  They really do learn a lot from each other.  (Although not usually quite this direct!)  You're a good teacher Hudson!

Hudson - 3/12/2018

Hudson ate bites of whole wheat chex cereal and bites of peaches for breakfast.  For lunch he ate ground beef, hamburger bun, bite of lettuce salad with tomatoes and ranch dressing, ate avocados, and bite of oranges.  Hudson, of course, uses meal times to expound on whatever subject comes to his mind.  Today he said, "Is this where we eat and talk?"  Haha!  Yup, we all eat and you talk!  :)  Then I was reminding he and Atley to get their tummies up to the table.  He said, "I don't cooperate very good."  Silly Hudson!  I said, "Yes you do.  Sometimes you cooperate on your own, sometimes I have to help you cooperate."  And that's exactly how it goes.  :)

I told Hudson that Avilene is in Great Falls and he asked, "Is it cold there?"  I'm sure he said that because he's going to Arizona.  So I asked him if it's cold in Arizona.  "No!"  Whenever I ask him what he's gonna do there he always says, "Go swimming."  But this morning he gave me some additional information!  :)  He said, "My Mom gonna take me to a serious serious pizza place!"  Wow!  That does sound serious!!  So cute.  I loved it.

We did a toy, book, and puzzle exchange this weekend and when Hudson asked to do puzzles Atley wanted to do some as well.  (First picture.)  We read lots of books from this exchange during Story time and when I started "Pajama Time" he said, "Hey Gary, this is the book that says jamma jamma jamma pj."  Wow! Good job Hudson!  He said he didn't have this book at home and it's been 16 weeks since we last read this one!!

In the next picture Hudson, Atley, and Nora at the gate as they were running back-n-forth to the mirror.  In the last picture Hudson was snuggling beside me with more books in his hands wanting me to read some more.  I love how much he loves books!!

Hudson - 3/9/2018

Hudson ate breakfast before coming to Daycare and arrived about 9:30.  For lunch he ate tilapia, whole wheat elbow noodles, green beans, and ate two servings of applesauce.

This first picture is left over from yesterday afternoon, but it's too cute not to Post!!  Baby Linnea had worked her way under the balance beam and Hudson packed lots of stuffed animals in around her.  Then he crawled under there as well to hang out with her.  (His face is up close to her face.)  She is a very mellow baby and loves the kids and all the activity.  However, I think she was starting to feel a bit trapped when I took this picture and was soon yelling for help!!

I smacked my hand this morning and yelled "OUCH!!"  Because it hurt!!  :)  Hudson piped up immediately of course!  "You know what my Mom said?"  No! what?  "Accidents happen." Haha!  That was funny.  Well not immediately, but after about 2 minutes when my hand quit hurting!  :)  Also, he has said this next bit several times and I keep forgetting to mention it.  Sometimes when he's on the potty and he's done I say, "I'll be there in a minute!"  He says, "Maybe for 2 hours."  :)  One more thing of silliness! I taught Hudson a joke so ask him tonight, "What do you call a bear with no teeth?"  And he'll tell you the answer.  (A gummy bear.)

We had a fun and normal morning!  Here are a couple of pictures that should help back up that statement!  :)  Hudson likes to stack stuff and make piles as I've mentioned frequently!  And he likes to experiment with it in the process.  In the last picture Avi had built a sidewalk again so I helped them build a 2nd sidewalk.  We also had story time and while reading stories I will sometimes let them finish the last word or two of the sentence and they really like doing that!  As you well know Hudson's ability to recall information he's heard is impressive.  He will amaze me sometimes with how much he can remember!

Hudson - 3/8/2018

Hudson ate most of whole wheat bagel and two servings of peaches for breakfast.  For lunch he ate hamburger/sausage pizza on whole wheat crust with tomato sauce, olives, peppers, and pineapple.  He also ate a couple bites of mixed fruit.  Sometimes it's a bit rowdy getting through the gate for meal times and I have to watch them closely.  Tuesday and Wednesday Avi walked into the corner of the gate (or was jostled) and hit her forehead.  Today at breakfast Hudson said, "Hey! Avi didn't hit the gate this time.  :)  Thank goodness!!

Hudson enjoys helping Nora work on puzzles and this morning when I got Nora a puzzle Hudson asked, "Can I show her where the pieces go!?"  Thanks for your help Hudson.  And so I teach him how to help her.  :)  So here's a helpful tip Hudson: point where it goes instead of snatching it out of her hand and putting it in the right spot!  Haha.  Also about puzzles; Hudson was out doing puzzles and I've asked them to not set up puzzle play right in front of the puzzle rack so others can put their's back and get more out.  He asked, "Can I scoot (on the hardwood floor) my butt over here!?  Haha! Sure!  Works for me!

Lauralea has been teaching evening classes so she is at home today.  The kids were greeting her at the gate this morning and it was SO cute.  And re-creating the moment looks pretty good too, right!?  (See picture!!  Ha!)  Speaking of Lauralea - during meal times I have the kids say, "Thank you Lauralea!" And she usually isn't around to hear it, but she was today!  Side note about that: This morning at Lunch I mixed some baby food with infant cereal for Linnea and Hudson said, "Thank you Lauralea!"  (As he watched ME fix it. That cracked me up!)

Here are a couple more pictures from the morning activities.  Hudson with his buddy Linnea and Hudson lining up some pillows.  He's gotta keep things organized!!  We also did golf ball art, or as Atley calls it; "goo-ba art."  :)

Hudson - 3/7/2018

Hudson ate two servings of whole wheat toast and two servings of grapes for breakfast.  For lunch he ate pork roast with carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.  He ate bites of whole grain tortilla and a large serving of fruit salad.

Avi was talking about her halloween shirt and then she said, "I remember Santa from halloween!" Ha!  Hudson, of course, had to jump on that!  "He's from Christmas!!"

Nora was angry about something and Atley (my little routine girl) went and got Nora a doll blanket even before I said my usual to Nora; "Get a doll blanket and go to your quiet spot."  When Atley came back with a blanket Nora acted insulted.  :)  And yelled louder.  I took this first picture this morning when some of the other kids decided to join her and cover with a blanket.  Nora is at the top right, Hudson is beside her (totally covered up), and Atley is at the bottom of the picture.  Silly kids.

We were doing some selfies and I liked this picture of Hudson laying his head on my shoulder.  Love you Bubba.

Then in the last picture we did stickers at Art Time.  As we were getting ready to go to the Lunch room for art Hudson asked, "Can I do art with you guys?"  Ha!  That made me laugh.  He asked the question like we occasionally leave him behind!  Well everyone, let's vote!  Raise your hand if we should let Hudson join us today!  :)  Hudson was having fun with the little "eyeball" stickers.  We did those last and he was putting them on top of the frogs, dogs, cats, and other animal stickers and laughing about it.  :)

Hudson - 3/6/2018

Hudson ate bites of breakfast:  toasted whole wheat english muffin and dried plums.  For lunch he ate a large serving of chicken with stir fry vegetables, bites of brown rice, and most of oranges.

This first picture were taken yesterday afternoon.  The kids were having fun playing with these Toys - whatever they're called.  (Some kind of magnetic drawing board.)

Here is Hudson visiting with his little friend Linnea.  Linnea's Grandma brought her yesterday and again today.  This morning Hudson asked, "Why are you hanging out with Linnea?"  That made me laugh.  Grandma replied, "Because I'm her Grandma and I'm helping out when her Daddy is out of town."  Hudson, "oh."  :)  That seemed to satisfy his curiosity.

Speaking of Hudson conversations this morning I asked him; "What are you gonna do when you grow up?"  He said, "Hammer."  What are you gonna be when you grow up?  He said, "Baby Linnea."  Haha!  (Obviously being silly and he added some more silly answers.)  So then I asked, "What shall I do when I grow up?"  Hudson quickly replied, "Go to school again."  Great answer.  I asked, "What college did you graduate from?"  He said, "Gary's House!"  Haha!

This morning we had fun with play dough during art time.  I love their enthusiasm for a project - especially if we haven't done it for awhile.  They were using the plastic utensils, little rolling pins, pizza cutters, and cookie cutters.  Atley must have been extra excited as she easily snapped two of the plastic utensils in half!  Haha!

Hudson - 3/5/2018

Hudson ate two servings of cheerios and two servings of banana for breakfast.  For lunch he ate ground beef, whole wheat pita bread, bites of lettuce, tomatoes, and olives.  He had a bite of avocado and ate most of his watermelon.  At breakfast while eating his banana he said, "Sometimes I eat it in the wrapper like a monkey!"  LOL!!  Me too Bubba!!

During Story Time: We're reading Dr Suess and the book said, "fish in tree."  Avi said, "Fish live in water." Hudson said, "______ live in water."  It was a "sh" word so I was guessing; "shirts."  "No"  "shorts" "No"....ugh.  I tried for several moments and couldn't get it.  I said, "Sorry Hudson, can you show me?"  He went over to the Alphabet poster and showed me a crocodile.  Ok, that lives in water too.  I said, "I can't think of it right now."  He said, "Ok, then read."  LOL!!  Oh that hit my funny bone.  And moments later it came to me..."Sharks!?!"  He said, "Yes and they have sharp teeth."  :)

This (picture) shows where Nora does puzzles and this is how we  frequently do it!  I hand her one piece at a time and if she can't find the spot then Hudson or Avi will point it out to her.  This is not an easy puzzle for them to do as it obviously has 26 pieces.  I love the 'social aspect' of what this teaches both of them!!

Hudson and Atley were pushing Nora in the swivel/rocker chair and then falling down - which is always a grand time for everyone with lots of laughter.  :)  Hudson said, "We fall down together!"  Then during Story Time Hudson asked if we could read the "new song book" together.  He loves that new book even though most of the songs are ones from other books that we already have.  The first 2 songs in the book are "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and "Twinkle Twinkle."  Nora was singing in one of my ears and Atley in the other ear.  I literally could not hear myself singing!  Haha!  It was so stinking loud!  And hilariously cute!