I have some great videos of Lucas, but for some reason when I try to upload them to this blog or you tube they get all grainy. Anyone have any advice? It seems to be only an iphone thing. Hmmmm. . . .
I have had a little, and I truly mean little, shift in my finances. I think I might try to get some internet access at home so that I don't have to wait until the weekend when Lucas is with his dad to update this blog! (:
Today is Father's Day. I continue to find myself blessed that Lucas has a loving, devoted and kind father in his life. I am always presented with family situations that are not idea for children - often with two normally great parents who hate each other. I say it a lot, I know, but I think both Brian and I have done a good job putting ourselves aside and making life good for the most important part of us, Lucas. I will continue to work my hardest to keep that trend happening, and I know Brian will too. I think it's indicative of a mutual love and respect for each other, as well as Lucas. Does that make sense? Even though life situations have changed, we can't ignore the past. It's made us who we are, for good or for bad. Brian has had a part in making me who I am and making Lucas who he is. I will forever love him for that and will work hard to make sure Lucas knows how much his dad and I love him, even through all our history. If nothing else, it teaches him about what love, respect, and kindness is. I wish Brian the happiest of father's days.
Now, I have to go to Costco on a Sunday to pick up some groceries. If you don't hear from me in 2 or 3 days, send the rescue patrol. I might get mauled in the milk section.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Slacker Jamie finally updates the Toddler Reports!
So I finally had a free moment, while Lucas is at Brian's, to update all his super funny toddler reports. There are some days that I left out because they weren't very interesting. Most of them are just hilarious. I love Katy's comments about Lucas. She's so blunt and witty, it adds some pizazz to the daily reports. Plus, it shows that she's really taking note of each child's personality and who they are - a very important part of being a good teacher. Ilana left in late May, so we won't see her reports anymore (so sad). ): I'm just learning the new teachers' handwriting, so if there isn't a name after them, I'm not sure who it is! So, without further ado . . .
April 3, 2012
Lucas decorated Easter eggs, chased Miles around and around the slide! He loved plunking on the baby piano.
- Katy
April 4, 2012
Lucas had a good, happy day – took a long morning nap. He loved outside play and having a blanket party!
- Ilana
April 5, 2012
Today Lucas enjoyed throwing himself into the stuffed animals and turning the sink on and off by himself. He was such a happy dude today! Testing boundaries as usual! (:
April 6, 2012
Today Lucas had a blast playing in the big red car. He got a visit from the “baby goat” and daddy. He had a good morning! We read many different books. He at well and was very busy outside. He went right to sleep after lunch.
- Elisha and Ilana
April 9, 2012
Lucas was particularly jovial today! He brought dinosaurs to life on the blue table with impressive “rawrs”! We had circle time (colors, body parts, abc’s) and lots of outside time.
- Ilana
April 11, 2012
Lucas was really happy today – seemed to love circle time! He played in the Spring rain, stacked cups and jumped into the sandbox!
- Ilana
April 12, 2012
Lucas loved playing hide and go seek with Benjamin today!
Ilana
April 13, 2012
Lucas enjoyed looking over the fence outside, doing crazy stunts on the slide and playing hide and see with Miles . . . ADORABLE! He slept a long time and seemed really cheerful all day.
- Ilana
April 16, 2012
Lucas used his paintbrush like a pro today and painted himself a mustache! He was really loving of us at circle time, joining everyone together for ring around the rosy.
- Katy
April 18, 2012
We’re glad to have Lucas back! The furniture needed rearranging!
- Katy
April 19, 2012
Lucas enjoyed outside morning sunshine and was extra snuggly. He was so excited to play peek-a-boo with Elisha in Toddler 2 during nap time!
- Katy
April 20, 2012
Lucas jumped off of everything he could find today and took off his own jacket!
- Katy
April 23, 2012
Lucas was happy playing with the cars today, driving them all over! We went for a walk in the community.
- Ilana
April 25, 2012
Lucas and Estella took turns diving head first down the small slide today! He loved rowing the rowboat and moving all the beds around for nap time.
- Katy
April 26, 2012
He had a wonderful time giving Estella and Benjamin hugs and kisses – pretty priceless. He rowed the boat for a long time with the other kiddos and enjoyed shape sorting.
- Ilana
April 27, 2012
Today Lucas was rolling down the slide, helping teachers take attendance, singing songs and walking around with a bucket as a purse.
- Ilana
April 30, 2012
I don’t think Lucas would every exit the wooden rowboat if we didn’t have to take turns! Today he enjoyed blocking the slide and stealing trucks. (:
- Katy
May 1, 2012
Today Lucas talked on the telephones, enjoyed the reverberations when he pounded on the big balls, and had a “picnic” outside. Lucas was so mad that his friends went on a walk without him. He’s just a little too young and a little too wild yet!
- Katy
May 2, 2012
Lucas played with basketballs, butterflies and caterpillars today. He very intently examined the inside of all the dump trucks. He really enjoyed trying to push over the crazy coupes (red cars) with other toddlers inside.
- Katy
May 3, 2012
I’m pretty certain that you could give Lucas cardboard boxes to sit in and climb into and out of and he’d be a happy camper! He was a crazy man today and then he crashed hard!
- Katy
May 7, 2012
Today Lucas built and destroyed sand castles and played with the basketball hoop. Lucas is an expert shape sorter. It’s fun to watch him problem solve.
- Katy
May 8, 2012
Lucas got to go on a walk with Ilana and Nika and came back flushed and smiling! He tried to eat foam art pieces. On his community walk he enjoyed smelling flowers, holding smooth and colorful rocks, and seeing dogs and doves!
- Katy and Ilana
May 9, 2012
We played so much outside - he spent most of it pretending to drive to far away lands.
- Ilana
May 15, 2012
Lucas got really frustrated when he couldn’t pull the mobility toys on to the deck with brute strength while sitting down. Hopefully he remembers to try it standing up next time! He got to go on a community walk with Ilana and Nika!
- Katy
May 17, 2012
Lucas enjoyed the sunshine, a walk in the stroller and wooden puzzles. He testes all of the older kids to see if anyone would let him steal their toys outside – no one would!
- Katy
May 18, 2012
Lucas was such a ham today! He has so many new words and much clearer sounds! Lucas and I read some fun stories about Lightening McQueen and all his friends. Lucas also enjoyed playing “row, row, row your boat” and giving his friends lots of hugs.
- Katy and Heather
May 21, 2012
Lucas hid in the tent with me and we surprised everyone who passed by!
- Katy
May 23, 2012
Lucas raced trucks with his friends and enjoyed the bubbles! He was super tired, but even so, he was pretty good natured. It was a little harder to listen to his teachers, but his much needed nap helped things go smoother this afternoon.
- Katy
May 24, 2012
Lucas enjoyed linking cars and trains, reading time, and a truck for each arm. He sang to himself the entire 30 minutes of our AM walk!
- Katy
May 25, 2012
Lucas loved playing with the balls and hula hoop day. We also played with water tables and water toys.
- Heather
May 29, 2012
Today Lucas was castle buildin’, lawn mowin’ and dump truckin’. Lucas was so hard to please this morning. He gladly accepted extra lovins from teacher Tim.
- Katy
May 30, 2012
Lucas was so mad that we weren’t on a walk. I asked him if he wanted to go lie down and snuggle his sheep and he passed out immediately!
- Katy
May 31, 2012
Lucas played with Safari animals, doctor toys and loved breathing into the stethoscope. Lucas sorted shapes with us, dove into the animals and put the lion into his mouth and did it all with a smile.
- Katy
June 1, 2012
I’m so sad we didn’t get to take Lucas on his often requested walk! Instead he enjoyed our baby maze and block building and demolition.
- Katy
June 4, 2012
Lucas is terrifyingly adept at climbing in his sock feet! He loved helping Heather and I play popcorn with the parachute!
- Katy
June 5, 2012
Lucas got to play with the batmobile and threw his body over and bounced off the pilates balls (scary!)! He loved playing with the music mat and the toddler sized pianos!
- Katy
June 6, 2012
Lucas had a great day! He loved being outside and LOVED eating his watermelon at snack.
June 7, 2012
Lucas had a good day today. He explored the tents and tunnels and knocked them over. He got to paint and enjoyed playing on the rocking horses.
June 8, 2012
Lucas loved climbing into and out of the water tables outside. He even showed Miles how to dive headfirst. He got to go on a walk today!
- Katy
June 11, 2012
Lucas was very animated today! He just loves to row the “boat” and played “ring around the rosy” outside.
June 12, 2012
Lucas was happy today! Lots of climbing in and out of things today and played dress up!
June 13, 2012
Lucas was content to occupy all of the water tables during our hour of outside time this morning! He loves climbing! Lucas helped to water our zucchini plant this morning!
- Katy
June 14, 2012
Sweet little Lucas was a little more subdued today. He got to go on a stroller walk and shared trucks with Connor and Matthew!
- Katy
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