First Day of "Learning"

So mommy decided that she would start trying to "teach" Madeline a little. It is not like we didn't learn stuff before, but now we have a certain activity and letters for the day. Today we finger painted and learned about the letters A, B,and C. Notice the A, B, and C that mommy painted on the page!

This was perfect paint for Madeline b/c it only showed up on the paper. No messy clean up! Oh and since it didn't show up on her skin she wasn't into painting all over herself...which made mommy happy!

Madeline decided to use the sponge you use to clean off your finger as a painting utensil instead. Creative!!!!After Madeline was done she went and checked out all of her artwork. She was SO excited with herself!

Madeline's artwork!

After we cleaned up we started working on the computer. Mrs. Laura (Parker's mommy) had told mommy about a website (www.starfall.com) that is great for learning letters, numbers, and shapes. Madeline and mommy went through the little program for the letters A, B, and C. Madeline enjoyed watching them for about 20 minutes. Then it was off to read and sing songs. We had a fun filled afternoon. Tomorrow will be fun with stickers and the letters D, E, and F. It is like Sesame Street at The Dartez house! This blog is brought to you by the letters A, B, and C!

Playdate with Parker

Last week Madeline started talking about her teachers from MDO. Mommy felt bad b/c Madeline really seems to miss them! Mommy changed the subject from Ms. Ashley and Mrs. Lisa to Parker. Mommy emailed Parker's mommy to see if they could come play one day...and today was the fun day! The two girls had so much fun together...which kind of shocked the moms. They were so happy to see each other! They yelled and screamed and laughed a whole lot! Mommy is so glad that she invited them over. We will have to do that again before the summer is over!

Booster Seat!

It is offical...Madeline is out of a high chair. Today we went to Target and got Madeline a booster seat for home...and...she loves it!!!!!!
Lunch and supper were so much better today...mommy hopes it continues!!!!

Buggy Playdate!

Yesterday we went over to the Beene's house for a playdate. Mrs. Amber had a fun craft project for the kids to make. They colored on coffee filters and then she wet the filters. When the colors got wet they ran all down the rest of the filter. Then she dried them and put a clothes pin in the middle.Here is Madeline's butterfly!
Mrs. Amber also had made some bags for each child with Fruit Loops in them. Well...Madeline found them and went to town. This was her first experience with them and decided she loved them!

Mommy's Craving!

Saturday afternoon while daddy and Mr. Chris were making Apple Cider, Madeline and mommy went to GiGi Cupcakes! Mommy had been craving cake all day and so Madeline got to get one too. Madeline loved her "ice cream!" The mound of icing on the top does look a lot like ice cream!

Fun Times at the Mall!

Last Friday we went to play at the mall. Here is Madeline making a silly face...as usual! Madeline found a frog!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!After playing on the playground we went upstairs to see the animals. Mommy came really close to buying Madeline a frog!

Video

Madeline has been watching her 1st year old video at least once a day. She LOVES to watch herself and to name everyone else in the pictures with her. Madeline is also learning the words to a lot of the songs and loves to sing along. Mommy and daddy are so glad that they made it for her!
Mommy and daddy have started working on her 2nd year of life video and will have it finished for her 2nd birthday party. Can't wait to show everyone!