I usually try to update this blog once or twice a month, but September has almost rolled right on by without me noticing. I've been very busy both at work and outside of work. I am again working with the PNHS marching band, which has taken up more of my time than I anticipated...plus I am helping out my friend Palee with her new business (Art Bayou), a paint-your-own pottery shop. Palee's shop is amazing - if you are located in Kalamazoo...you need to go check it out, it's lots of fun!
Hailey has been pretty well behaved lately. I won't go as far as saying that her daycare bullying days are over, but she doesn't hit nearly as much as she used to. Actually, she has been showing more and more empathy for the other kids when they are upset. Hailey even tries to comfort them when they are crying..she's a 'good friend'. However, I don't think she is going to give up her throne as 'Queen of Daycare' any time soon, she's still the alpha dog of the pack and she knows it. Apparently, during daycare lunches, Hailey has to sit at the head of the table and is the 'lunchroom monitor'. She makes sure the other kids behave (so...she does act like mom every so often!).
She has learned a lot of new words lately - that has got to be the best thing about toddlers - hearing them say new words! Everything that comes out of their mouths is so adorable! The best one so far is 'Chicken Quesadilla' (apparently she and dad had Mexican food the other night). But what amazes us, is how clearly she enunciates when she speaks (Chik-n-Kay-suh-Dee-A) - there usually isn't any doubt what she is trying to tell you. Sure...she mumbles and makes up words - but if it is important to her, she's going to tell you about it...clearly and often!
She also is counting on her fingers - not always correctly but she gets better every time. Daycare is starting to work with her on her colors, so I expect to hear those very soon.
October is right around the corner, and I already know what she is going to be for Halloween! I am going out on a limb this year and making her costume (with some help - thanks mom!). Someday I have to learn how to sew...someday when months like September pass a little more slowly.
Hailey has been pretty well behaved lately. I won't go as far as saying that her daycare bullying days are over, but she doesn't hit nearly as much as she used to. Actually, she has been showing more and more empathy for the other kids when they are upset. Hailey even tries to comfort them when they are crying..she's a 'good friend'. However, I don't think she is going to give up her throne as 'Queen of Daycare' any time soon, she's still the alpha dog of the pack and she knows it. Apparently, during daycare lunches, Hailey has to sit at the head of the table and is the 'lunchroom monitor'. She makes sure the other kids behave (so...she does act like mom every so often!).
She has learned a lot of new words lately - that has got to be the best thing about toddlers - hearing them say new words! Everything that comes out of their mouths is so adorable! The best one so far is 'Chicken Quesadilla' (apparently she and dad had Mexican food the other night). But what amazes us, is how clearly she enunciates when she speaks (Chik-n-Kay-suh-Dee-A) - there usually isn't any doubt what she is trying to tell you. Sure...she mumbles and makes up words - but if it is important to her, she's going to tell you about it...clearly and often!
She also is counting on her fingers - not always correctly but she gets better every time. Daycare is starting to work with her on her colors, so I expect to hear those very soon.
October is right around the corner, and I already know what she is going to be for Halloween! I am going out on a limb this year and making her costume (with some help - thanks mom!). Someday I have to learn how to sew...someday when months like September pass a little more slowly.
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