Book Review: Hands

Book Review-

Hands: Growing Up to Be an Artist by Lois Ehlertphotocredit

This is a really cute children's book we checked out at the library last week. Lately, Lukka has not only shown a deep interest in 'older' books (i.e. not board books), but a deep interest for 3 or 4 repeatedly through each day. We have read this book no less than 5 times per day since we got it last week. And truly, it is so cute, that I don't even mind the repetition.

Oh, who am I kidding, I LOVE that he wants to read books over and over, snuggled next to me with his blanket and puppy.

This is a visual story about a child who works alongside her father in his workshop with a 'case' of screw drivers (they are flip ups, so there is a box on the outside, and on the 'inside' a picture of said tools!), learns to sew & cut out patterns next to her mom, and plant a garden with both of them, painting pictures along the way. This book really encourages child 'participation' and is a fun read for moms or dads, too.

Changes: Big 2!

On the official first day of summer, June 21st, my little Bug turned 2! He got a new bed:

and a few new toys (yard tools from the Montessori Store) not to mention two awesome dinners from all the grandparents!
Stay tuned for some cute birthday pictures (although not from my camera, wouldn't you know I was too busy enjoying than taking pictures!). Banner idea from Soulemama's The Creative Family.

This photo was taken from FIL's iphone, so a bit blurry. He's holding up "2" on each hand!

Running Through the Sprinkler

I didn't think I'd have to teach a child how to run through the sprinkler. Oh well, when I got drenched, at least it cured me of the irritability that comes with Nebraska humidity.

Here's the little lady, perched happily on the covered porch wearing a diap. Look at those thighs! Man, what a cutie!

Bug's Climbing and Throwing Adventures

The last few weeks have been rough on the Bug (and the P.Lady), and sometime mid-last-week, Lukka decided it would be fun to crawl out ofhis crib. Rest assured, he was not stacking teddies in this attempt. He was merely climbing sideways Pippi Longstocking way up the side with his bare feet, and jumped/fell over the rail.

I was reading downstairs when I ran upstairs knowing that thump was probably him, that crying made it certain.
More than hurt (ouch, check out that bruise on his cheek), he was terrified, clutching me for over an hour on the couch (which ...NEVER happens!) and hanging out while watching a movie.

Fast forward a few days, and we are at my SIL's wedding rehearsal and Lukka is getting thrown up and down by dad, and one little misstep, and he felt about 2 feet onto the carpet....onto his bruise!! The poor guy! Today he still has a small remnant of coloring, but by the weekend it should be gone. He is one tough little dude, though, although, not to sure about the tossing for awhile! :)

Knit Baby Legwarmers

Anikka checks out her new legwarmers, made by mamma.

Up close shot. These will fit her better in the fall, when they won't slide off as easily.

"Hey you! I might look like a little ballerina with my legwarmers and poufy sleeves, but I'm tough. Don't mess with me, punks!"

Sibling Love

Wow, I just love these two pictures. These will be going in the wedding slideshows some day.... :)

Hello, Morning!

"Oh! Hello there...You startled me!"

"I must look a fright! I haven't even had time to fix my hair! I must look silly!"

"No, really, you don't understand, my curls, they are just crazzzzy today!" (( Yawn)) and I'm still so tired!

"Augh! Just one final stretch!" Hello, Morning!