Again, it’s a day late. Sorry folks. That’s what happens (to me, anyway) when I don’t think ahead. So…
Flashcards.
That’s what I have on my desk this week. (And, to my credit, this picture was taken yesterday.)
I would like to thank everyone for your thoughts on parenting a toddler and such. I like the idea of getting Emily to help me with everyday tasks. So far, she has helped make peanut butter sandwiches and wash peaches (didn’t end well), and I’m training her to retrieve simple items for me when my hands are full. She’s been really sweet about that and loves getting praised for being a good helper. I’m learning that I probably don’t praise her enough. I spend too much energy correcting her when she needs to hear what she’s doing right.
We did make a 20 minute recording for Emily. Now she begs, “Mommy-Daddy! Mommy-Daddy!” And that’s when we’re right there in the room with her. She just wants to listen to us singing to her and reading verses. It makes us cringe every time (because we know how ridiculous we sound), but it gives us a few minutes to get things done and makes her happier even than Yo Gabba Gabba.
One more thing…
If you live in Tulsa, there’s an event tonight at Dwelling Spaces that you may be interested in. My friend Zuri Louis is part of the design team behind Louis & Cluck–a line of T-shirts celebrating Tulsa. Please come if you can!
July 24th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Oh please can I hear the recordings? I feel like they might provide hours of entertainment for many of us…. :) :) Love you!
July 24th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Wow, did you do those illustrations? So nice.
July 25th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I agree with Page. The enjoyment received from listening to those tapes would be endless :) I think you might just have opened Pandora’s box with this one :) Love you lots sis.
July 25th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Forget it, dears. There’s no way we’re willingly going to let anyone listen to us giggling through the end of Baa Baa Black Sheep.
Michelle, I did do the illustrations. And thanks! :)
July 25th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Aww, so cute! I love how the balls and blocks look exactly like the ones Emily owns. I miss you guys, it feels like it’s been a while!
July 26th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Those flash cards are great…I was about the ask where you bought them but then I read the other responses :-)
July 26th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Whoa, that’s very encouraging! Thanks for the love, ladies.
Julia- You’re right. We should hang out soon!
July 26th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Duh…you made the flashcards. You drew the pictures. To your credit, I too thought you bought them. Nice job. Emily and Jacob are fortunate to have a Mommy who can do such cool things.
July 27th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I like the doll’s pony tails. : )
August 10th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Love your crafts,style and creativity. You are from another era and I love that too! Susan