She just can't seem to get it tuned right! I do love that she tries.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Kate
Kate is in full blown teething mode! Her two bottom molars are coming in...WOW! You really do forget. I had already forgotten how hard this was with Leah. I really hate to wish away any of this precious time with my young kids but....I will be SOOO glad when all the teething is OVER! On the bright side Kate is really getting around now. she LOVES to walk. We go out on the path behind the house and she goes and goes! Unfortunately this also means she can REALLY make a mess of things quick. Random stuff in the toilet, bathtub, and dresser drawers. Did I mention she is a climber? Yes, already knows how to get up on the couch and climb up to the bathroom sink, but sadly not enough sense yet on how to get back down safely. Busy busy busy busy busy. Kate also really loves to read and gets VERY mad when book time is over. I am sort of a push over on this and just keep reading. There are worse things I guess. Kate was starting to talk much more but is taking a break from it right now. I think due to mouth pain. BOO. Still, she loves to call Dave! "Papai Papai Papai!"
Leah 3.5
I surprised almost daily at how grown up Leah seems all of a sudden. Yet also reminded daily of her very definite 3 year old emotional and social level! She is reading first grade level books, doing first grade math, can write her first and last name, count by tens, name the days of the week, months of the year, and remind you of the specific details of an event that happened well over a year ago. Yet she still starts screaming if she can't get her shoe off the instant she wants it off. Or whining if her toast is not cut to the right size or shape. Or have a terrible freak out if her shirt has a drop of water on it. And lets just say that her friends are VERY patient. Leah has a few good friends now that she plays with on a regular basis and WOW has it helped! But....
I have still been a bit concerned about whether or not Leah is in the normal range for an average three year old with emotional and social skills. So rather than worry I had her tested. I will be honest I was kind of hoping she would FAIL. If she did it would insure her a spot in the preschool program at our local elementary school for next year. This would have been the perfect social partner to her private class she goes to now(only three kids) and would have greatly helped with the large group anxiety she has. Well she passed....barely. Ok, I should clarify for when I want to reference this later. Leah took the DIAL4. This test is broken into parts testing for everything a child needs for kindergarten readiness. Normal range is a score of 80-115. Leah got an 84 on the social/emotional part. So still on the low end of normal. In EVERY other part of the test she got the same score- 135- which is the ceiling score(the highest the test goes). We were so close! 84! Only 5 points off! If only I would have not let her sleep the night before or something. Gave her a candy bar before the test? She would have crashed half way through! Ah well, I guess I will just continue to be her social director with play dates and park dates and hope things continue to improve over the next two years. Yes, she still has two more years until kindergarden. Surely that will be enough time right?
A few fun facts to remember about Leah:
favorite color- yellow
favorite food- vegetable coconut corma
favorite song- Tennessee waltz
teacher- Mrs. Sharon
best friends- Ava and Emmie
school mates- Jeanne and Nia
favorite book- Franklin books( all of them)
Leah loves to "work" at the sign shop with Dave,"help" with anything Dave is working on, feed the animals, teach her sister new things, ride her bike to Harmons, go to the library, visit Grandma Mary and Papa Joel, and read books!
I have still been a bit concerned about whether or not Leah is in the normal range for an average three year old with emotional and social skills. So rather than worry I had her tested. I will be honest I was kind of hoping she would FAIL. If she did it would insure her a spot in the preschool program at our local elementary school for next year. This would have been the perfect social partner to her private class she goes to now(only three kids) and would have greatly helped with the large group anxiety she has. Well she passed....barely. Ok, I should clarify for when I want to reference this later. Leah took the DIAL4. This test is broken into parts testing for everything a child needs for kindergarten readiness. Normal range is a score of 80-115. Leah got an 84 on the social/emotional part. So still on the low end of normal. In EVERY other part of the test she got the same score- 135- which is the ceiling score(the highest the test goes). We were so close! 84! Only 5 points off! If only I would have not let her sleep the night before or something. Gave her a candy bar before the test? She would have crashed half way through! Ah well, I guess I will just continue to be her social director with play dates and park dates and hope things continue to improve over the next two years. Yes, she still has two more years until kindergarden. Surely that will be enough time right?
A few fun facts to remember about Leah:
favorite color- yellow
favorite food- vegetable coconut corma
favorite song- Tennessee waltz
teacher- Mrs. Sharon
best friends- Ava and Emmie
school mates- Jeanne and Nia
favorite book- Franklin books( all of them)
Leah loves to "work" at the sign shop with Dave,"help" with anything Dave is working on, feed the animals, teach her sister new things, ride her bike to Harmons, go to the library, visit Grandma Mary and Papa Joel, and read books!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Calico Critters
Leah has turned Kate on to the joys of Calico Critters. They both LOVE them. We have a cute little deer family, a rabbit family, and a bunch of bears. What great toys they are and I know the kids will enjoy them for many years!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Walking practice
Kate started really walking a bunch on our trip. Now that we are home she is walking all over the house. Not much crawling today at all. So cute! Here is a video of her practicing in Seattle. You will get an idea of what she is up against.....Leah. Leah tries to cut her off or trip her up in nay way she can. Just doing her job as the older sister I guess. Kate will be learn to be agile!
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