Saturday, November 6, 2021

Loose Parts Play

A fun trend in early learning is Loose Parts Play. I’ve been waiting and waiting for Levi to be old enough to be around tiny pieces because I know my boys are going to love it, especially Lewis. I’ve been doing small scale loose parts activities to teach them the style of play. It’s a very different way of thinking, playing, and creating. 

We got this small set out the other day and to my surprise Levi figured it out on his own!

And for the first time Lewis went to town. He made this mandala of sorts. 
Deb and I have been working on putting together a Loose Parts set for the boys for a while now, so o decided to swing by and pick it up even though we haven’t painted it yet. 

Levi started playing right away as we organized our pieces. 





I stopped at the library for a book too. 

I’m excited to see what the boys create!

Elias couldn’t resist. He kept thinking he was done playing and then would start creating again. 

I made a flower that became a monstrance. 






He really liked the people in pots. 

I wonder what else will be created…

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Halloween 2021


Oatmeal pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for snack 

Trick or treating as warmly as possible. 







Elias could not believe how much candy he got. He wasn’t old enough to trick or treat two years ago and last year was canceled. 










Cathedral Trunk or Treat



















A Pet

This is the closest thing to a pet my kids will probably ever have. Plus it’s super fun to watch Lewis take care of it. 

Two moths escaped so no more moths. 



The fly worked perfectly. Lewis is hoping to find a spider next. 

Fun Times


Elias currently loves this puzzle. Luckily, I like it too. 

Cousin time is always the best time. 

Lewis got his own library card! 

The middle paper. 

It’s Off!

Now three weeks in a brace and then hopefully back to gymnastics and all the fun things. 

Back to Me & Him

It’s just Levi and I during the day again now that we’re over covid. The big boys are all happy to be back in school. They say it’s less boring than being home all the time. 

Turns out Levi is allergic to some bandaids. It took three days to clear up. 

He finds cozy paces to sit lately. Here…

and here. 

Daddy took him on a fantastic adventure…to see a real live turtle! Levi got a little stuffed turtle last summer on our family vacation and it is always with him. He often asks for help finding “bee-tee turtle” (binki and turtle). 

We got out our toddler toys and they we’re like new since we hadn’t seen them in a while. 

Levi has some great building skills both with blocks and Magnatiles. 






He sees his brothers read while they eat breakfast so he did the same.