So here's what we've been up to:
Jellybean started Preschool this year. It was so strange to see my little girl in her backpack all ready to leave me behind, but it was great to see how independant she has become! She didn't notice at all when I left, she just went right in and started to play. It was great, although a small part of me wanter her to cry, just a little! Along with her newfound independance, we have also discovered some newfound attitude, with a capital A! It has been such a challenge to stay calm and relaxed with her, when sometimes I'm ready to pull my own hair out! How do you deal with a cantankerous toddler? I'm always open to new thoughts/ideas, and I'd love to hear how other mamas deal with this stage!!
In other news, we've been experimenting a lot. Jellybean LOVES playing with different mediums, and her current favorite is water. So we set her up at the table with a towel and some different tools and she had a blast!
What We Used
Two plastic cups (they're from Edo Japan for soy sauce with your sushi, but we reused them!)
A plastic cup
A picnic mustard bottle (I got these at the Dollar Store, I think they were 2 for $1)
Plastic bowls
A Towel
1. Spread your towel. If you're doing this outside, it doesn't matter if you use the towel as much, but as we did this in October when it was only 2 degrees outside, we decided a towel was a must!
2. Give your child his/her "tools" and let them have at it! You could also use an old dish tub for more play! Jellybean loved squirting the water from the mustard bottle into the little cups, and then from the little cups into the bowl.
This activity is fantastic for gross and small motor skills, and it's also great for hand/eye coordination. Don't be afraid of a little mess! At least your floors will be nice and clean when your kids are done! :)
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