March 2013 Dialogue and Milestones

Moment, March 10th
Nina shows me which finger she scraped… which was the middle one, of course. Reminded me and Grampa Dave of an incident with Uncle Chris many moons ago at the Bozo show.

Dialogue, March 12th
Daddy:“Mommy and Daddy aren’t going to let you eat in here anymore if you can’t keep your crumbs on your plate.”
*Silence*
Daddy:“Did you hear what I just said?”
Nina:“Uh huh.”
Daddy:“What did I just say?”
Nina:“‘Never pee in your underwear. It’s dangerous.'”
*Daddy sighs*

Moment, March 23rd
Nina had a remote control ca on two wheels doing a 360 within about an hour of having said toy.

Milestone, March 24th
Mommy has worked at Reagan Marketing + Design for 10 years!

NINA DAYCARE NOTES:

Daycare Notes, Friday, March 1 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina was so excited when it was her turn to put a little paint on her paper today. She loved it. You know it’s so sad when we put the old blanket away but excited when getting her new blanket.”

Daycare Notes, Monday, March 4 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina loved running and riding bikes in indoor playspace this morning. She had a collision with a friend but got lots of hugs from Ms. Gillian to help her feel better. Nina concentrated so hard when gluing her rainbow. She was emotional at intervals throughout the morning.”

Daycare Notes, Tuesday, March 5 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina seemed to be feeling a lot better this morning. She did a great job using her words with her friends. Nina pretended to be a photographer and made all her friends line up so she could take their picture.”

Daycare Notes, Wednesday, March 6 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina loved our movie this morning she thought it was very funny.”

Daycare Notes, Thursday, March 7 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina helped her friends run a restaurant dramatically this morning she was the cook, the waitress, and the cleanup worker. She did an excellent job holding her scissors correctly! Nina loved our parachute game. Even when it wasn’t her turn, she waited so patiently.”

Daycare Notes, Friday, March 8 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina woke up from a nap in a very good mood. She was very happy because her pull-up was dry! We went outside and she and her friends played happily. She ate a good snack.”

Nina I will miss your stories! I will also miss seeing you work so hard on every art project “for mommy and daddy.” Your sweetheart and one tough cookie note from Ms. Gillian goodbye note from Ms. Joanne

Daycare Notes, Monday, March 11 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina had fun at a birthday picnic for Natalie thrown by her friends; she also enjoyed dancing to her favorite songs with her friends! She helped build a ‘Tower Forest’ with our Legos-of course it was ‘for daddy! ‘She made us laugh when she started dancing around and singing, ‘avatar, avatar, avatar!’ Nina loved our walk.”

Daycare Notes, Tuesday, March 12 Nina’s caregiver: “Today we focused on Jose Alvaro who writes the bear series. For a large motor activity, we went on a hunt for bears hidden around our classroom. We practice sorting and naming our shapes. Then we had an indoor picnic just like the bear in our story! Nina had lots of fun with all our bear activities-our picnic was a big hit-Nina enjoyed the goldfish and Elise’s birthday cookie-she had a big crumb-smile when we were done.”

Daycare Notes, Wednesday, March 13 Nina’s caregiver: “Today we read stories by Audrey Wood, a very silly author! We used flannels to tell the story of ‘The Napping House’ then we read ‘Silly Sally’ together and acted out all the body motion she talks about in the story! We borrowed Sarah’s rain sticks and had fun making all sorts of music while we shook them. Lastly, during circle time, we discussed nocturnal animals and guest which animals fit into that category. Nina worked with Ben T. to retell the story of ‘The Napping House’ using our flannel pieces. When she was checking out the rainmaker she kept looking through the end like it was a spyglass.”

Daycare Notes, Thursday, March 14 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina was so excited this morning about building with our ‘Bob blocks!’ She helped Miss Jillian and her friends build castle towers in the house! When they finished making a spaceship, Nina make sure to come say ‘goodbye fishy!’ To our goldfish before lift off.”

Daycare Notes, Friday, March 15 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina loved making dino tracks this morning-for dinosaurs had a very long conversation about their feet, and about their mommies and daddies. When Nina was building a box castle, she told me it was for mommy and daddy too.”

Daycare Notes, Monday, March 18 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina pretended to be a doctor-giving shots to her baby and taking her blood pressure. She was a very caring! You did a happy dance when she found two matching dinner rolls. She is so smart! When they were testing the fire alarm, she ran to the door and said ‘everyone line up!'”

Daycare Notes, Tuesday, March 19 Nina’s caregiver: “Overall Nina had a great morning! She was so helpful during cleanup time! She worked very hard on her cutting skills and she had a blast painting blossoms onto her tree! Due to the weather we didn’t go outside.”

Daycare Notes, Wednesday, March 20 Nina’s caregiver: “Overall Nina had a wonderful morning. She loved rolling around the ‘white fluffy snow.’ During small groups she had a blast ripping and watering her tissue paper. For circle time Nina seemed to enjoy working on her ‘Zoo Pho.'”

Daycare Notes, Thursday, March 21 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina couldn’t wait to try out our hula-hoop! She enjoyed going through our obstacle course as well. Nina always comes up with creative voices for us to use when we do Scat The Cat. Today she asked that we do a mouse voice and a mommy voice.”

Daycare Notes, Friday, March 22 Nina’s caregiver: “Overall Nina had a wonderful Friday morning! She really seemed to enjoy writing with feathers. She made lots of ‘silly lines.’ In also like dancing under the parachute! Have a great weekend!”

Daycare Notes, Monday, March 25 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina decided to color with both hands at the same time to make a ‘beautiful picture for mama and dada.’ Creative! She enjoyed dusting and mopping and dramatic play and bouncing on balls.”

Daycare Notes, Tuesday, March 26 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina had a blast outside this morning. We went on a bear hunt. Nina was so excited for tumble time today. She was talking about so much. For choice center Nina really seemed to enjoy putting a large puzzle together with Mia.”

Daycare Notes, Wednesday, March 27 Nina’s caregiver: “Nina got lots of energy out when she ran, tumbled, and spun on soft mats. She was saying this the whole time: ‘Yaya! It’s nice to beat you!’ (Daddy note – She’s riffing on a song from Yo Gabba Gabba called ‘I like to meet you.’) Then she taught her friends Ring-around-the-Rosie!”