Changes

Les and I have been thinking for some time about enrolling Eva in a childcare center next year. We have been fortunate to have had her in loving, safe home environments for the past couple of years. She's getting to be such a busy body these days that we thought it might be time for a change. We added our name to the local University's center and were thrilled to get a call last Friday about an open spot for her. Today we visited the center on a tour: A glimpse of the exterior building along with the outdoor play area and "track"

This is the "Blue Room" where Eva will be next year along with other 2-year-olds. We met her teacher, Mr. Aaron and liked him immediately. In addition to him, two other college students staff the room so there is always lots of adult and child interaction.

Our family was all smiles walking out. (Although I think Eva would have preferred to stay and play with all of the toys). We feel so fortunate to have the access to such a place. There are so many opportunities to support young children's growth and development.

Play on Words

This coming weekend will be a big one for our family. We're heading in lots of different directions! Les will be heading to Balsam Lake for a fishing trip. I will be heading to Peoria for a girl's weekend. And, Eva will go to Grandma H's for the weekend. Grandpa H will be stopping in to pick up Les on the way. In preparation, Les was prepping Eva on names tonight in the car.

Les: Eva, can you say Grandma Deb?

Eva: "Ramma Dub-Dub."

(Laughter. She loves to sing lots of "dub-dubs" in the tub.)

Les: Eva, can you say Grandpa Don?

Eva: "Pa Pa Dum Dum."

(At this point Les is peeled over, laughing hysterically. Thank God I was driving.)

We still have a little work to go.... or, maybe they'll like their new names.

Hey, guess what!

I'm going to be a.... New arrival due January, 2009!!