DECEMBER newsletter

Alecia, Hailey, Amelia, Daniel and Brody enjoying a special mac and cheese lunch!


Well, we are winding down until the new year. I hope everyone is enjoying the little gifts. On Wedesday we will decorate some star cookies.

I just want to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to my families. Thank you for "taking the plunge" and allowing me the pleasure of welcoming you and your little ones into my home this year. It means so much that you have faith in me as a home daycare "newbie" and were willing to let me find my bearings during my first few months in operation.

All of the children have become an integral part of my life and our family. I can't wait to see how they grow and change in the new year.

Best wishes for a safe and happy Christmas, full of love, joy and laughter.

It sure will seem quiet around here!

"Off to the Park" Dec 4, 2009

So you can see from the pictures why the kids are coming home all covered in mud everyday! Our attempt at growing grass this fall was foiled by the cool nights. Hopefully it will work better in the spring!

We struck out to explore a new park this morning. After a challenging time getting dressed and out the door, we had a quick play in the back and then piled into the wagon. We crossed Adelaide and played at Constitution Park on Grenfell, because it is actually a shorter walk than going up the hill to the neighbourhood park.

What fun to have 4 little swings for 4 little ones! We all got to swing at the same time (and I didn't have to worry about somebody being knocked out! haha) Then we all took a few turns on the smaller slide before cheering Amelia on for the ride home (sometimes a bike ride just isn't the best choice!) Today was a PD Day in the elementary schools, and Amelia was excited to do an activity with "the babies."

We also spent some time today working on a Christmas craft to bring home, and telling our new favourite story "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" by Eric Carle on my new felt board. (Thanks mom!)

Stay warm!

Hey Look--I'm all caught up! I hope you are enjoying the new blog!

Feel free to share it with your friends and family, I bet they would love to see what the munchkins are up to!

"Let It Snow" Dec 1, 2009

Today was the first day we got to explore snow. What a way to welcome in the month of December!

We had a little dusting on the ground that was mostly melted by noon. The sun was out and it was a great day to play outside!

The kids liked to draw in the snow, pick it up, feel it melt and exclaim over how cold it was!

They also got some wet bums discovering how fast it made our little slide go.