Dec. 19-23

It's here. It's here...Christmas time is here!  The excitement is about to reach it's peak!   The kids have loved counting down on our Chain and they are really looking forward to our Christmas program!  They have been working hard, but there is still more dancing than singing!  Fingers crossed they find their voices by Thursday!

Last week we celebrated Lana's 2nd birthday!  Thanks for bringing yummy Cupcakes for the kids!

This week we have a VERY busy week crammed into just 4 days!!!!  

Tuesday, we have Travel Tots with Ms. Beth at 9am.  She said we are going to be having some Holiday fun!!!  Can't wait!

Wednesday is Christmas Pajama Day!  Send your kids in their pajamas for a day of Slumber party fun! We will be going outside with the mild temps forecasted, so be sure they are jammies that will work under their snow pants as well!

Thursday is the big day!  The Christmas program will start at 4:30.  Please do not arrive before 4:15 so we can have time to get ready after nap time. If you would like to send a different shirt/dress for me to change your child into quick, feel free to send that along in a bag Thursday morning.  Bring a camera for some good photo ops!  Rumor has it the jolly old man may even be making an appearance! :)  After the show, there will be cookies and milk for everyone if they would like before heading out for Christmas break!  

We will be able to get outside FINALLY most days this week, please be sure your child has the required winter gear to stay warm and dry!

Menu:

Monday- French toast sticks, ham, oranges and milk

Tuesday- Rotisserie Chicken, peaches, peas, dinner roll and milk

Wednesday- Macaroni and Cheese, mixed veggies, applesauce and milk

Thursday- Peanut butter and Jelly, apple slices, carrots and milk

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY BREAK, See you all on January 3rd...oh yeah and GO PACK GO!!!!

Week of December 12-16

The kids are really starting to get in the Holiday spirit!!!!  We have been singing some Christmas sings and reading all sorts of books about Christmas and winter! This week we will all be making our stockings to hang on the fireplace!

I decided that we will be doing our Christmas program Dec. 22 at 4:30 pm.  Please arrive on time, but no earlier than 4:15 so we have adequate time to get ready!  And be sure to bring your cameras as there are some great photo opportunities! It will be a great send off before our Christmas break!

Last week we had so much fun at both our Travel Tots class and Music class!

This week we will be celebrating Lana's 2nd birthday on Monday!

I am also closed on Tuesday, so I can enjoy a relaxing day for my birthday!  I will have 3 whole kid free hours while Gavin is at preschool that I am going to go get ALL my Christmas shopping done!  Sounds relaxing, right?!

Menu:
Monday- Sloppy Joes, green beans, fruit cocktail and milk
Tuesday-  CLOSED
Wednesday- Cheeseburger macaroni, oranges, corn and milk
Thursday- Tacos, applesauce, carrots and milk
Friday- Grilled Cheese sandwiches, mixed veggies and peaches

Upcoming dates:
Dec. 21- Christmas Pajama Party
Dec. 22- Christmas Program 4:30
Dec 23-Jan 2- Closed for Winter break

Week of December 5-9

Tis the season...for germs!!!!!  Hope everyone is hanging in there with this nasty cold virus we have all been sharing!!!  Many kids with ear infections, fever, strep, a rash...all various things going along with it! Please review my previous post for my illness policy.  I realized I never sent the link for it so some of you may have never seen it.

Also I apologize for my lack of posts the last couple weeks. With all the stress the last few weeks, the primary goal was to just for everyone to make it through the days!  Hope to start returning to a little more normal routine around here soon.  Thank you all for your understanding and patience with me the last few weeks as my family dealt with this difficult time. 

This week, we have Travel Tots on Tuesday with Ms. Beth!  I wonder what kind of Christmas fun we will have with her!!!!  

We also have Music Class on Friday.  Tasha always has some fun holiday songs for us to sing!!!

Speaking of holiday songs...we will be doing our annual Christmas show again this year.  With the younger group of kids, it may not be as long or impressive, but we'll do it!  I am trying to decide on the best date to do it with us traveling for the holidays this year.  I will let you know by the end of the week.

Important dates for DECEMBER:

Dec. 5- Travel Tots

Dec. 9- Music Class

Dec. 13- Closed for my much needed bday day of relaxation.

Dec. 21- Christmas Pajama Party

Dec. 23-Jan 2- CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A couple other quick winter reminders.  I do need snow pants, boots, warm jackets, mittens and hats every day now.  We go outside (MOST DAYS) if it is above 20 degree windchill.  I only have limited extras and can not leave children inside unattended, so if your child does not come prepared, they may end up with cold hands...or risk making the whole group stay inside.

Also, please remove your shoes at my front door if walking through my house.  With the high traffic, shoes/boots can create quite the mess on my floors.  Also when leaving, please do not put your child's boots on until you are at the door since the boots could be wet/muddy from playing outside earlier.

If you have a grandparent picking up who doesn't want to walk down the hill in the winter.  They may just holler from the top of the hill if we are playing outside and I will run the child up for them.  I don't want anyone getting injured here.  It's a good idea for the parents to just keep a pair of boots in the car for themselves to slip on instead of trying to slide down the hill in dress shoes!

Menu:
Monday- Meatballs, green beans, applesauce and milk
Tuesday- Italian hotdish, corn, pears and milk
Wednesday- Fish sticks, carrots, peaches and milk
Thursday- Hot dogs, Bakes beans, oranges and milk
Friday- French Toast sticks, pineapple, sausage and milk