Super Saturday

Keaton had a super fun Saturday! 

It started out going to a carnival way, way, way out in Redmond that turned out to not be that super...but we did get some books that we are going to donate to the preschool.

Then we went to a retirement home in West Seattle that had a bunch of animals to pet.  I didn't know how Keaton would do but he loved it.  I guess he has had lots of practice petting his dog so he knew just what to do. He even got a little too comfortable towards the end and started opening the cages...so it was time to go.  We ran into one of Keaton's babysitters (Sarah) who is the gal with dark hair in the pictures.  They had 2 bunnies that were one day old here.  They didn't look much like bunnies.

Then later that afternoon dad had a great idea to go bowling.  There is a pretty nice bowling alley in West Seattle.  They even had bowling shoes in Keaton's size.  Keaton was really into it at first.

 

Then he discovered the ball return and only wanted to check that out so we had a short game.

We ended the day having a quick dinner at the bowling alley restaurant and then getting cones at McDonald's (Keaton refers to ice cream cones as just cones).

Five Times the Fun

Today Keaton, Grandpa and I went over to my cousin Kari's house to watch her 5 kids.  Kai (7 yrs.) , Kian (4 yrs.) and the triplets (1 1/2 yrs.), Liam, Brielle and River.

We were really hoping to give Kari some time to herself since she doesn't get any anymore.  She got a little but not much. I guess we will just have to come back!  I couldn't imagine my life changing in the way that her and Sidney's has since the surprise of the triplets.  But they seem to have a good system down at their house...she even goes out with all 5 kids by herself which is extremely impressive, actually just taking care of 5 kids now a days is extremely impressive!

The kids were all really fun and had so many cool toys for Keaton to play with.  It was such a fun time and I know we will be back....actually we have to go back since I only got a picture of the back of Liam's head. :)

 

 

 

 

Ready for School

Keaton started co-op preschool 3 weeks ago. It is one day a week for two hours and I attend with him.  Each of the parent's have different jobs (mine is helping out with a school project for the fundraising auction they do in April). The parent's also help out at the different station's in the classroom and get to participate in adult discussion every other week (while the other half of the parent's watch the kids in the classroom).

Keaton didn't enjoy the first class at all and wanted to leave the entire time and wanted his blanket.  This was the first time ever that we had attended a kids activity where he didn't enjoy at least part of it so it was very weird and I was second guessing joining pre-school...

But the second and third time we have gone he has loved it and forgot all about that blanket.  Each week they have different activities at the different stations in the classroom so it keeps it new and exciting for the kids. I think Keaton loves how there are so many fun things to do all in one room.  His favorite activity is dancing (of course)!

During the week we talk a lot about school, the rules they have, his teacher Sara, the other kids and the fun stuff to do there.  Next week is school pictures so this is almost like "real" school!

Here are a few pictures of Keaton having fun with the art projects.  I would have never thought to put a toy car in paint and then drive it on the paper!

 

We are proudly displaying his completed projects at home. Last week they did shamrock's with bingo blotters and he loved using them so we bought some (and he is having just as much fun with them at home).

 

This week one of the stations had a bathtub of water with little babies so the kids could give them a bath. This was a hit because of the water!

 

 

Here is the dancing man, he's quite a performer!

 

Next week, school pictures....I'm sure the class photo will be a classic (about 15 toddler's trying to look at the camera....good luck).

 

 

 



My Crazy Friend George

Keaton's first "friend" is his pal, George.  He has really taken a liking to this guy and loves to have George play with him and join in his daily activities. 

 

Here they are having a snack together.

 

Playing in Keaton's sleeping bag.

 

Going for a ride in the wagon.

 

Getting ready for a nap. Keaton was nice enough to get him a bunch of blankets and even moved them off George's face.

 

Here they are taking a nap, doesn't look like either of them are tired.

 

Keaton sure is lucky to have such a great friend who plays with him all day long! Thanks to Grandma Tarr who got him his first friend.  He refers to his buddy as crazy, saying over and over, "George is Crazy!" He also says "Manny is Crazy!" over and over.  Perhaps this little guy is really the crazy one!