Parents as Teachers

Last night was our first Parents as Teachers meeting with our educator, Dana.  Parents as Teachers is a great program in Missouri that bridges the gap between birth and kindergarden.  The program is facilitated by the school district you live in.  The educators meet with you 4 times a year and keep track of your child's progress and gives you tips on how to further their development.

The program also has an early childhood center that has playgroups, events and even a toy/book checkout center!  Way cool!

She said that Niko was on target for his age group of 14-24 months. She left us with a bunch of handouts and new activities to do.

We plan to go to the toddler romp that is later on this month.

Potty training

Let the great adventure begin.  Niko has been bringing his diapers to us when wants a new diaper so I'm thinking it's time to start putting him on the potty.  He is just hanging out on it really.... nothing exciting yet.

I'm hoping to have something more to report in the next couple of days.

Studio/office space

My studio/office space is coming along.  I have another bookcase coming on Wednesday and I am in the process of getting a lateral bookcase to replace the TV stand.  I also need a real chair and not the camp chair I am using now.

I can't wait until I can get some of my prints on the wall!  :)

Cookie

I have been trying to video Niko saying his first two syllable word - cookie.  He says it all the time... just not when the camera is around.

Daddy cooking?!?!

Wow... yea.  Neil cut up all the vegetables for tonight's beef stew.  Amazing!!   I am showing him that even he can cook in a crock pot.

Countertops

This is probably a bad idea.. but he loves being able to see what I'm doing in the kitchen.  I think I'll look into one of those ladder/platform kitchen helper thingies for toddlers.

Valentine flowers

Niko and Neil sent me some Valentine's Day flowers.