Week of July 16-20

ALMOST MADE IT!!!

Well, the plan from the beginning of this pregnancy was to induce labor on the 19th or 20th of July, and here we are!  That week is upon us and I have made it despite an impatient child trying to join the daycare group a little early!!!  At this point, induction is scheduled for early Friday AM.   So next week DAYCARE WILL BE CLOSED for the week to allow me to come home to a quiet house and have a little bit of bonding time with the new little man and the family.  Daycare will re-open on Monday, July 30th with Erin here full time that week. 

*Even if he comes in the next couple days, we will most likely stick to this schedule, keeping daycare open with Erin here the remainder of the week and closed next week. 
*I have stopped Electronic payments for next week's direct deposit clients.

Last week we had a lot of fun with both our Travel Tots class and our music class!  This is such a nice opportunity for the kids to have a little change of pace from our everyday routine!  Our Travel Tots class for next week will be rescheduled for the following week.

We also enjoyed an afternoon in the sprinkler on Wednesday.  Some of the kids are a little apprehensive about the water splashing them in the face, but it is a great way to cool down!  Hoping to get the water slide out this week for the kids to play in!

MENU:
Monday- Chicken nuggets, fruit cocktail, corn and milk
Tuesday- Scrambled eggs, toast, applesauce and orange juice
Wednesday-Ravioli, garlic bread, apple slices and milk
Thursday- Tacquitos, carrots, bananas and milk
Friday- Ham and Cheese sandwiches, green beans, pears and milk

71 things your child needs to know before Kindergarten!

I found this blog post this morning and found it insightful.  After having two kids through kindergarten, I agree with most of the items on the list. 

Just thought it would be a good read, especially if you have  child starting this fall or next!

http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2012/03/71-things-your-child-needs-to-know-before-kindergarten//

Week of July 9-13

Red, White and Blue Day!

I hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July Break with family and friends!  Though we weren't able to head out of town for an extended vacation at the cabin, we still enjoyed our extra time together on our "stay-cation!"




Swimming in the WARM water!

Building an invention in the sand!  They were so proud of their accomplishment!

Last week, the older kids got to take a special field trip to Long Lake Beach for some swimming time during nap!  They had a lot of fun!  Even though the water was quite possibly warmer than the 90 degree air!!!








The whole gang had a great time keeping cool in the wading pool and sprinkler last week!  I hope to get the big waterslide out soon for a special day of water fun!

We are jumping right back into it this week with Travel Tots Monday morning at 10:00 with Ms. Jeanette.  I am excited to see which country we will be learning about this month!

Friday morning, we have music with Tasha at 11:00.  The kids really look forward to these classes and have a lot of fun at them!

Erin is scheduled to be here this week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.  And Also Wednesday morning.

No real news at this point on the baby front.  Still playing the waiting game!  Could of course still be any day,  but the latest being induction on the morning of the 20th.  Another Dr appointment this week on Wednesday.

I filled one spot with a 3.5 year old boy, Brody, who will be starting mid August.  His brother, Max, (who will be starting kindergarten at Bel Air in the fall) will be with us for 2 weeks before school starts as well!  Then after Labor Day, Kaia, Talon's little sister will be with us!  I will still have 2 spots availalble after Labor Day for 2 years old and up, so if you know of any one who may be looking for care, please be sure to pass along my info! 

MENU:
Monday- Spaghetti, apple slices, garlic bread and milk
Tuesday-Chicken patty sandwiches, pears, green beans and milk
Wednesday- Turkey and Cheese sandwiches, carrots, peaches and milk
Thursday-Hot dogs, baked beans, bananas and milk
Friday-Ham, waffle sticks, fruit cocktail, corn and milk