Video, August 9th
This is a long video of each of the kids reading a book called “What’s Up, Duck?” Both kids pretty much relying on memorization from the pictures, and maybe a bit of sounding out the words on Ian’s part. To see this video, click here.
Video, August 18th
The kids sometimes like to watch a show called “Bo on the Go.” This is Nina excitedly watching the credits and both kids jogging along, per Bo’s instruction in the video. To see this video, click here.
Video, August 26th
Nina throws a mean color-coordinated picnic, if only Ian would sit properly! To see this video, click here.
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August 30th, Nina stops washing her toy dishes, sensing a blog entry primarily about Ian! *Will have to remember to do something adorable tomorrow so I can get some pics in!* See this image larger.
I think this might be the last pic of Nina in her crib, come to think of it… she’s moved on since this image was taken, you’ll see in a future update. See this image larger.
Seems like a fitting first image for the topic of Ian’s Last Day at Daycare. It used to say the name of the daycare place, but Photoshop to the rescue! Alright so like I said, a fitting first image, but not first chronologically, so let’s head back to our house in the morning. See this image larger.
Look at him! He’s bursting with excitement! He’s been waiting months to say good-bye to daycare and hello to Valley View! For those of you who just sighed and shook their heads… youth only has a vague notion that growing up and growing old leads to a lot more responsibility. He’ll understand soon, believe me. See this image larger.
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A quick word about Valley View. By the time you read this, Ian has already been at kindergarten for weeks. He’s a big boy. We’ve gone over talking with strangers, we’ve gone over trying to be careful. He has a teacher or playground staff watching out for him. For these reasons I have stopped trying to hide where Ian goes to school, or his teacher’s name, Mrs. Lanham; unlike with his daycare… which I think I avoided naming and/or airbrushed said name from pictures. I will continue to protect Nina until she is around this age as well, because I’d rather play things safe for a reasonable amount of time. I will continue to exercise some caution, but let’s face it — eventually we need to let the kids live their lives. And with that… Ian’s orientation at Valley View.
August 27th was Ian’s Valley View orientation. Here he is in the parking lot! See this image larger.
Making his way toward the Vally View campus. Ok so “campus” is a pretty strong word. See this image larger.
This may be the last time I bring my iPhone for a job like this. Lots of blur. See this image larger.
Kind of an odd policy. They have us buy supplies, as if for our kid… and then dump them in a community bucket, from which any kid grabs stuff when he/she needs it! See this image larger.
(Well it was supposed to be with him, but there were two busses, and Ian ended up with somebody else.) See this image larger.
This was a hilarious moment. The parents were done with their part, and so we all stepped out back between the school and the playground. We stood around looking awkward and mostly not talking to each other, sort of lost without our kids. See this image larger.
And then came something straight out of “the running of the bulls” but instead of bulls, it was about 50 kids ready to get to a playground and show the world what they’re made of. See this image larger.
Ian and Mommy, who just kicked some kid off a swing! (not really) See this image larger.
I’d tell you what Ian’s on if I had any idea what to call these. Mushroom jumpy thingamadoos. Thigh scrapers? Slip n’ Falls! Balance bongos! Super Mario Poppers. Whatever. See this image larger.
And finally, Ian is returned to daycare… who were at a park. As you can see, the mulch level is particularly low versus the sidewalk. Ian would eventually trip on the sidewalk and get scraped up pretty bad. Meanwhile, Mommy and Daddy went to see Brave, and had a good time taking a day to ourselves. See this image larger.
August Video
Ian’s Last Day at Daycare
Ian Kindergarten Orientation!
A quick word about Valley View. By the time you read this, Ian has already been at kindergarten for weeks. He’s a big boy. We’ve gone over talking with strangers, we’ve gone over trying to be careful. He has a teacher or playground staff watching out for him. For these reasons I have stopped trying to hide where Ian goes to school, or his teacher’s name, Mrs. Lanham; unlike with his daycare… which I think I avoided naming and/or airbrushed said name from pictures. I will continue to protect Nina until she is around this age as well, because I’d rather play things safe for a reasonable amount of time. I will continue to exercise some caution, but let’s face it — eventually we need to let the kids live their lives. And with that… Ian’s orientation at Valley View.