Weeks 46 & 47 of 52

Week 46 of 52

2010: 11/12

I bumped Mari up to the 2nd level on the LeapFrog ClickStart. She had so much more fun on it...I honestly think it's easier for her because it involves more keyboard and less mouse - the mouse on this computer is the pits. She does much better with using actual keys.

2010: 11/14

Mari was invited to a birthday party where they all got dressed up in fancy clothes and got makeup and nail polish, etc. This is her diva 'tude that she was doing so well when it was time to leave.

2010: 11/14

Someone can write their name. All by herself!

2010: 11/15

2010: 11/16

Have no clue what she was upset about but she was definitely not in a good mood!

2010: 11/17

Mini pumpkin pies for Mari's Thanksgiving party

2010: 11/18

It's no secret that Mari's very "spirited." One of the hardest things for her is to sit still even long enough to eat. Sitting still for anything is the only complaint I ever hear from her teachers. I've heard of using exercise balls for chairs before but it wasn't until I read an article in the newspaper about Mari's future elementary school being a pilot program for this that I decided to give it a try at home. Happy to say that Mari did not get up once during a 45 minute dinner. We're gonna keep this experiment going for as long as it works!

Week 47 of 52

2010: 11/19
Best $1 I ever spent - 8 pack of Christmas suncatchers at the dollar store. Kept her busy for over an hour - she was very serious about her work!

2010: 11/20

Any guesses what that look on her face means?

One piece of advice - always follow her to see what she's up to when she's got this look!

2010: 11/21

Cousin Madi came over to play and both girls immediately demanded to be fed macaroni & cheese. Whatever it takes to keep the 3-yr-olds happy!

2010: 11/22

Gave Mari's hair a wash - no good way to keep the yarn braids dry so I wrapped her head in a dishtowel and added a sleep cap for bed.

2010: 11/23

Mari decided to pile her toys up on the ever-tolerant Mickey. Found it comical that Lulu the Furreal cat looked like she was tackling Mickey.

2010: 11/24

First time Mari's ever had a piping bag in her hand. She did pretty well with it, no major messes. We made handprint turkey cookies.

2010: 11/25

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mari is getting very adept at helping in the kitchen. She loves making pumpkin pies...too bad she won't eat them!