Week of March 26-30

After a great week away in Mexico we are back, well rested, relaxed and ready to get back into the routine!  We had a fabulous time snorkelling, deep sea fishing, and taking in all the sights and sounds of  beach life!  The boys have a lot of stories to tell about the sea turtles they swam with every day, the 5 foot barracuda that snuck up on Logan and I snorkelling inches from our faces, the barracuda Aidan caught while fishing and many more exciting things!!!

This week we are jumping right back into things finishing off our March theme of "Growing Gardens."  There are a few crafts activities left that we have yet to do!

Thursday we will be going to the Como Conservatory on a field trip.  I have my mom and Erin coming with to help as chaperones.  I may be in need of one or two more car seats, if I need one that is weight appropriate for your child, I may ask you to leave one in the morning for us to use. 

The cost of the Field trip will be $5 to cover the donation into the conservatory and gas costs for other drivers.  Please bring the field trip money by Wednesday pick up time so I know we have it all before we get ready to leave.  We will leave by 9:30, so make sure your child is here and ready to go by 9:00.  PLEASE WEAR TENNIS SHOES. We will be eating lunch when we get back to daycare so no need to send a bag lunch.  If we have time we may  look at a few of the animals or play at the park.  Hopefully the weather cooperates!

Wednesday we have Travel Tots with Ms. Jeanette at 11:15.

Also on Wednesday Erin (my regular sub) will be here in the afternoon with the kids.  I have a follow up Dr. appointment.  She is so great and I am very excited to have her back!  She will be starting to be seen more and more around here to prepare for her helping out on a daily basis this summer and after my "Maternity Leave"

And just a quick update on that.  My dr. has agreed to induce at 39 weeks (July 19 or 20) if I have yet to have delivered by that point.  So if it lasts that long, I would deliver on Thur or Friday of that week, with Erin here those days, and then be closed the following week.  Things could still happen before that, but as of now, my July 27th due date means nothing!!!  Just thought I'd keep you updated!  And yes, we did found out at our ultrasound, that there are NO tutus or ruffles in our future!  It's another boy!

Just a reminder also to really check the weather forecast each morning and dress your child appropriately for that day.  We are usually outside the longest in the afternoon, from 3:30-5:00, so dress for that time of day.  The weather can vary so much from day to day and morning to afternoon, that you will have to keep an eye on the forecast for each day or your child may be way over dressed, or worse, underdressed.  If it is not raining, we will go outside.

MENU:
Monday- Chicken nuggets, green beans, mandarin oranges and milk
Tuesday- Ground Beef tacos, corn, grapes and milk
Wednesday- Grilled Cheese sandwiches, fruit cocktail, mixed veggies and milk
Thursday- Meatballs, carrots, applesauce, dinner roll and milk
Friday- English muffin pizzas, bananas and milk

Week of Mar. 12-16

Last week we had such an amazing week playing outside whnever possible, despite teh melting snow and soppy grounds!  We headed to the park one afternoon for a change of scenery!  We also played up on the driveway with the bikes and balls.  Both of these are regular occurences during the spring when the back yard is attempting to dry out!  24 little feet trampling the ground makes for a muddy wet backyard!

Our backyard is snow free at this point.  So as long as the weather stays mild and we dont get any more snow, there is no need for snow pants.  Boots are still recommended since there is still a lot of dirt/mud out there.  They can be rain boots or snow boots, whatever.  And tennis shoes are fine.  Just know they are going to get dirty FAST...so I would not send any new ones you want to stay white!

We also celebrated Talon turing 4 last week.  He loved his birthday crown and of course getting to be the line leader in for snacks and lunch!  He couldnt wait to get home to play with his new power ranger toy!

His cupcakes were delicious!!  Thanks for sharing with all of us Talon!







THIS WEEK AT DAYCARE:
On Tuesday, We have show and tell.  Bring one piece of produce to share.  We will look at them all and talk about the different kind of things we can grow in a garden and them make a yummy snack out of them for all to share! 

Thursday, Chris and I (and the boys!) have our big 20 (actually 21) week ultrasound in the afternoon.  So Jesse will be here from 2-5.  Make sure to introduce yourself to her when you come to pick up.

*PAYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK OF PAID VACATION IS DUE THURSDAY MORNING.  YOU CAN POST DATE A CHECK FOR MONDAY, MARCH 19 IF YOU WISH OR JUST DO CASH.  IF YOU ARE ON DIRECT DEPOSIT, YOUR PAYMENT WILL GO THROUGH AS PLANNED.

Friday, Jesse will be here all day from 7-5.  If you know ahead of time that your child will not be here that day, be sure to let me know so I can inform her.  Otherwise call my home phone number to let her know.  I will not be reachable until the afternoon, as we will have left very early and won't be using phones unless it is an emergency.  You can write me an email if you need to, but I wont be checking it until late afternoon, or will only respond while on vacation if it is absolutely neccesary.

REMINDER- NO DAYCARE NEXT WEEK!

It looks like we have some great weather ahead of this week, the kids are going to love it!

MENU:
MONDAY- Homemade macaroni and cheese, peaches, peas/carrots and milk
TUESDAY-Grilled Cheese sandwiches, pears, corn and milk
WEDNESDAY-English Muffin Pizzas, carrots, apple slices and milk
THURSDAY- Spanakopita, fruit cocktail, green beans and milk
FRIDAY- Ravioli, dinner rolls, oranges and milk

We are really looking forward to our vacation!  10 days in paradise, relaxing, snorkelling, going on adventures!  We can not wait!  have a great week next week and see you on the 26th!

Week of Mar. 5-9

Last week was so much fun playing in all the snow!  The kids had a blast sledding, building snowmen, having a snow ball fight and making snow angels!  Our March snow fall doesn't really fit with our "growing gardens" theme for the month...but that's okay!



I want to thank Jeovanni's parents Edgar and Jessica for donating blank CD's and Cases for our monthly music!  I really appreciate it!  Making 10+ discs a month really adds up and since the "Mother Goose Time" website charges $10.95 plus shipping for you parents to go on and order it, it saves all you parents a bunch of money by me making copies!  So thanks again for the donation!

This week we have a busy day on Wednesday!  Talon turns 4 years old so we will have a little party for him after nap time!  We also have Travel Tots on Wednesday from 11:15-12:15.  What a fun filled day!







I got great news last week that Erin, my regular daycare sub, is leaving her current Montesorri infant room teaching position and will be back filling in for me on a regular basis starting in April!  She will be the one covering the rest of my Dr. appointments, end of the year school activities for my boys and helping out with the time before and after baby's arrival when I will want someone else here to be with the kids!  For those of you who have been here since last Spring/summer, you know Erin and know how wonderful she is!  For you newer folks, you will learn just how great she is!  She is by far the best sub a daycare provider could ask for!!!  She will be starting some random shifts per week in April and May.  Then begin a couple hours a day in June and increasing in July.  Then be here full time after my week of "maternity leave!"  I am couldn't be more happy about having her back!!!  We will still have Jesse here next week Thursday afternoon and all day Friday since Erin will be on her honeymoon!  It will be nice to have Jesse as an additional back up in case something happens where I need to leave ASAP and Erin is unavailable!

MENU:
Monday-Chicken Nuggets, apples, fresh veggies, dinner roll and milk
Tuesday-Taco Burgers, corn, fruit cocktail and milk
Wednesday- Hot Dogs, baked beans, applesauce and milk
Thursday-Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, pears, toast and milk
Friday- Turkey Noodle Soup, buns, fresh fruit and milk