Sunbeam

Today B graduated to Primary.  B has always loved nursery.  He's never cried for us.  He has cried and told me that "You don't go to nursery!  Only I go to nursery!" one week that I was subbing for music time.  During the last year he was willing to let me sub a few times without freaking out...

B did not want to wear the graduation cap.  B did not want to hug his nursery leader goodbye.  B did not want to sit on the front row with the other sunbeams.  P came in and took B up to the front row and sat with him.  B cried but did not leave. 

I talked to him about it today after church.  He said "It was not what I expected."  I asked if he missed nursery and he said "No I did not miss nursery.  I went to nursery!" 

Stages

We've cracked B's computer addiction I hope, for the moment.  I would rather the children watch a program like Dora, or Odd Squad rather than surf the internet.  I think it's important for them to experience  a polished product that went through multiple layers of production.  It's been a few days since B has been sneaking onto the computer to watch Ryan's Toy Review or play games.  I don't even mind if he plays games if it is during the time of day we play games at and he has permission.

It is fun to give B treats.  Recently he asked P for some brownie.  He said "Can I have a brownie, my mouth doesn't have any food in it."

Batman!

B got this costume at a kids carnival.  Who can ever say "no" to this kid.  Not me apparently.  I don't like action hero dress up or play.  I have heard that it is good for kids, but I think it is toxic to encourage them to mimic a violent "grown-up" world.  Anyway!  B thought those spikes on his arm were for hitting people but I assured them that they were for going fast.  B has no idea who Batman is, and I'm sure that this mask is keeping anyone from knowing the secret identity of Batman.

One really fun thing about wearing this costume to the Corn Maze, was that B was not just a random red-head that day.  He was Batman!  Every kid knew his name.  Every adult knew his name.  "Hey Batman!  Nice to see you!" 

climbing

B is having a great time climbing everything.  He figured out how to get around in the crown of branches in L's cedar tree.  And more amazingly he figured out how to get down from the crown which is about 4.5 feet off the ground.  He has become very free at L's home, running around the yard to ring the front door bell....  So when he came to me after I had put him in the tree, I was surprised.  Then when he asked me to come help lP get down from the tree, I was very amused. 

There is a new playground in G-town that is amazing.  It will be required for us to visit it every time we visit grandma.  This park has amazing climbing structures, astroturf, a water splash pad, a cement tube for the big kids to play on.  It's awesome.  There is a chimney with bricks sticking out and a chamber at the top.  The kids call this the Rapunzel tower.  There is a brick wall leading up to the tower that B likes to call the Humpty Dumpty wall.  He likes to climb up and perch there 7 feet off the ground making people nervous...

Band shirt

B likes to wear this shirt.  He says "This is my band shirt.  I want to be in the band."  When B was an infant G got to lead the gator band during a half time performance wearing a jersey like this.  B has seen these pictures his entire life.  We love it!

potty trained for the moment

B has worn underwear for 3 days now and it seems to be going well. 

Helper of the day

 A tradition from waldorf tradition that we are continuing is the the "Helper of the Day".  This person prepares the snack and sets the table and serves out the food to all the children.  They ask what each person wants, and serves them before serving themselves.  They also get to blow out the candle if we're having one.  B loves to be the helper.  He loves to come in and help me cook whenever I will let him.

 While in NYC B learned to be very independent in new situations.  He learned to slide down a fire pole and scale any playground equipment.

He learned to ride with training wheels on this rad bike from the cousins.  This reminds me I need to get the training wheels put onto one of our bikes here at home.