Oh, D.E.E.R!
January 29, 2007
Well, it is reversible to a crazy floral grandma-esque print. Does that make it more exciting? nah. I threatened to make cozies for all the kitchen appliances to my hubby. Ones with flags, hearts, and lined-up dancing teddy bears! Pure 80's craft style you know? You should have seen his horrified look. I was kidding. No need to hide the waffle maker. This is the only cozy we'll have, dear. Promise.
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We've moved Keely's baby loving stuff into the living room.
Since I got that little changing table. She has loved changing diapers. She also sits in the rocker and reads baby books to whoever is sleeping in the cradle. She's just gotten interested in dressing her animals/dolls, but the doll clothes are kind of hard to get on and off. I'm trying to think of a way to make some easily removeable clothes for her to play with. I've been dying to make some of the sweet little smocks type shirt/dresses going around, but I know if I do my gal won't wear it, so maybe I can get my fix by making some for dolls…with velcro instead of ties or something? First, I must make a cute diaper bag like someone else has and some more play diapers.
Today we've played all day. Feeding horses vegetables in their barn (which is the dining table), tea parties, re-arranging all small pieces of furniture to re-create our real living room in other rooms of the house. oy. She has pretend couches set-up everywhere. I'm tripping over things all the time now. I can't imagine where she gets this "must move furniture around" need from. hmmm. Alright, it's naptime and I'm off to research camera lenses, brush up my manual shooting mode knowledge (f-stop wha?) that has long been forgotten and study some photoshop all in 40 minutes. ha.
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14 Comments Leave a Comment
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Alicia A. | January 29, 2007 at 4:58 pm
You girls are busy. Busy. I’m lucky if I get a shower in.
That girlie- She’s so smart! Way to go, Miss Keely, reading words all by yourself. Wow.
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Alicia A. | January 29, 2007 at 4:59 pm
Oh, I meant to tell you, my sister-in-law has a friend with a daughter named Keely! (It’s a great name.)
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laeroport | January 29, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Wow! That just wore me out! You guys are busy!
There is a great montessori activity for learning short nouns. You put little objects in a box along with a set of small cards with the names of the objects and have to match them up. i.e. small plastic cow, cow card. Aidin loved that work when she was first introduced to it.
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Jennifer | January 29, 2007 at 5:31 pm
What? No seasonal cozies?
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LLA | January 29, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Wow – she’s a clever, clever girl, that Keely.
(I think she gets it from her clever, crafty mommy….)
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Amy | January 29, 2007 at 8:39 pm
What a smart babe you have there!
I love, love your baby-loving area. My boy insists on mostly all-boy toys, so no dolly dress-up for me yet.
But I still plan to make the diaper bag, etc. soon also. Because I saw that on Mayfly’s site and fell in love. Happythings’s diapers too.
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Amy | January 29, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Ummm – she’s blowing my mind with the whole letter and word and writing and drawing and for god’s sake reading thing! Slow down Keely, ya got your whole life babe! Wow. I think you are going to have your hands full,. (Like you didn’t know that already) Glad you guys are having fun playing.
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Tamara | January 30, 2007 at 12:34 am
long time lurker, de-lurking to say good idea about the old pocket chart! Btw, did you create your own diaper pattern? or can you recommend one or a tutorial??
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molly | January 30, 2007 at 10:00 am
okay, i’m horribly behind on your blog…first the cats are pefect! i love those eyes. so cute and ‘suspicious’!!
2. your entry about the things you want to remember about keeley–priceless. what a sweet little girl.
3. um, hello? genius-girl??!!!
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cathy | January 30, 2007 at 11:18 am
Keely is one smart girl! Taht is awesome that she knows her letters and can sound out words.
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lera | January 30, 2007 at 3:31 pm
What a smart little girl. But I think you already know that! Keep up the good work.
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beki | January 30, 2007 at 3:58 pm
Wow, what a smart little cookie you have there!
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Claire | January 30, 2007 at 7:09 pm
What a fun day! All we did was go to lunch and I’m tired!
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kat | January 31, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Keely reminds me of my son Will. He was @ three when he was sounding out letters. When we were driving he would point out signs and read them. I was like YIKES… so we enrolled him in a Montessori School . He’s in his second year now. My daughter is 2.5 + she also attends M. school. {she knows the alphabet + her numbers up to 10! How amazing is that?}
Honestly, you would not believe their development – not only academically, but emotionally. Montessori schools embrace independence, encourage good social skills, and foster a love of learning. Plus, the diversity of the classroom is wonderful + important. I love that they have daily interaction with other kids. Every Wednesday + Friday we have standing playdates. {you can’t discount the social aspect of school!}
My kids attend five days a week, half days. And I must admit, I LOVE the morning breaks
Sorry for “ranting” but I’m really over the moon with how well my kids are doing
and think your Keely would love it. 
Good luck!
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