telling stories

Charlie

So you like to tell stories. Tonight you told your first story, that we actually understood. Dada and I are calling it, "The Adventures of Birdie and Charlie." Birdie is what you call your teacher. Her name isn't Birdie. It doesn't sound like Birdie, but she lets you call her Birdie.

So as you were getting ready from bed, this is what we heard from you. . . "Birdie and Charlie go down slide. Birdie and Charlie read books. Birdie and Charlie sing. Birdie and Charlie dance. . ." I loved it. I wrote it in your notebook for "Birdie" and I am pretty sure she is going to love it too.

It will probably make up for your day of "No"/not listening from last week that ended up with you sitting in the dug out (you have a baseball themed classroom). It might even be as good as the time you initiated "Hey Birdie" during PE.

the book

Charlie

So you love books. There are certain books you really LOVE for Mama and Dada to read to you. There was the Five Little Pumpkins period, we had a spell of Where is Love Biscuit, and now we have a new one. You have requested for three nights in a row, Down By the Bay. Already you a finishing lines with us. Last night in the tub, you watched Raffi performing it from back in the day. I am thinking we will need to add Raffi to our road trip music play list. . .

I do.

Charlie

So after we got home, we were about to do a little HOH (hand over hand) to undo the Velcro on your shoes when I was told, "Ahhhh! I do." You have been taking your shoes off, on your own, at J's for some time, but refusing at home. Great Mother's Day gift.

celebrate

Charlie

Yesterday your ECE program had a picnic to celebrate the end of school (you still have a little over 2 weeks to go). As soon as you saw this, your eyes got super big and you did not want to wait in line. . .

playoffs

Charlie

It is playoffs, so that means it is the annual check of the Toews sweater.

So you will have to trust me that it isn't as long as it was last year. It also isn't falling off your shoulders.

Lately you have been asking us for a Coke. You have tasted Sprite, but you haven't had Coke. I am blaming this scene from March of 2012.

art gallery

Charlie

Your art work is currently on display at an exclusive art gallery. This art gallery has displayed some pretty good work on the refrigerator over the years. This art gallery is also known as Papa and Grammie's house. Your work is called, "Orange Crayon on Purple Construction Paper." There is an outline of your right hand, some eyes, and crayon scribbles. It is probably be on display for a bit. . .

 

Papa came down on Thursday, so you had company in the back seat as we traveled for a doctor's appointment. Here you are with the gallery co-owner. 

 

In other news, you have been talking a lot this weekend. If you haven't been talking, you are singing. Love it!! So I am just now uploading pictures from your Family Day. . . I really like this one from March. 

JRNR4NP

Charlie

So on Sunday we saw Justin Roberts and the Not Ready For a Nap Players. This is the second time we have seen Justin Roberts live. This time, you loved it from the start. (Last time you liked it, but it took a bit. . .) You were up singing and dancing throughout the concert. Our favorite was you shouting out requests. LOVED. IT.

 Waiting for the concert.

Justin singing "Heart of Gold" one of Mama's favorites.