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Friday, June 8, 2012
Sprinklers
When we go for walks, the kids slow down before the sprinklers. Yesterday, Keld set up ours.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
At the Farm
We went to see some animals last Monday. They belong to someone Keld met recently.
Zack was the bravest.
Julia tried to be brave, but Kelden was scared. He didn't even try to touch the donkeys!
We also saw a goat and her baby.
It was fun!
Zack was the bravest.
Julia tried to be brave, but Kelden was scared. He didn't even try to touch the donkeys!
We also saw a goat and her baby.
It was fun!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Kelden's Third Week
Kelden started his school week by saying that he would rather do school at home with Mommy ! He cried quite a bit his first day then, but he came back quite happy. They had talked about brushing teeth and going to the dentist. He even got a new toothbrush!
The next day he cried a lot less. That's the day they made edible necklaces.
No chocolate, it's still on the table.
Yesterday, believe it or not, he didn't cry at all. He did ask for his Mom a couple of times (lest I start thinking he now prefers school) but that's all. That day they colored some of his favorite people.
Today he was actually excited to go to school; it was pyjama day.
They got Smarties (chocolate-it was gone before Julia could see them, but I did get a picture) and they made kites that they were flying outside when Keld went to get him.
It was a good week. We saw some improvement. He's learning to participate and enjoy the activities. We're proud of him !!!
The next day he cried a lot less. That's the day they made edible necklaces.
No chocolate, it's still on the table.
Yesterday, believe it or not, he didn't cry at all. He did ask for his Mom a couple of times (lest I start thinking he now prefers school) but that's all. That day they colored some of his favorite people.
Today he was actually excited to go to school; it was pyjama day.
They got Smarties (chocolate-it was gone before Julia could see them, but I did get a picture) and they made kites that they were flying outside when Keld went to get him.
It was a good week. We saw some improvement. He's learning to participate and enjoy the activities. We're proud of him !!!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
New / Cool Stuff
Julia got some "beauty stuff" from our neighbor and she was happy to pose.
Kelden got something new too, from Special.
Papa got something from Grandpa Bruce.
I have actually been stealing that jacket. And Kelden caught me!
Julia also got a new skirt from Special. A skirt that makes you want to dance!
These two have been getting along quite well lately. Kelden can't wait for her to come back home so he can share with her what he did at school. Julia realizes that he can now understands what she does all day!
Kelden got something new too, from Special.
Papa got something from Grandpa Bruce.
I have actually been stealing that jacket. And Kelden caught me!
Julia also got a new skirt from Special. A skirt that makes you want to dance!
These two have been getting along quite well lately. Kelden can't wait for her to come back home so he can share with her what he did at school. Julia realizes that he can now understands what she does all day!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
May Long Week-End
The excuse for the May long week-end is Queen Victoria's birthday. Of course, her birthday can't always be on a Monday, but that doesn't stop Canadians (who really prefer their days off to be Mondays). So, in the 50s, they decided that they would always celebrate on the Monday before her special day, which is May 24th. (And, no people, I will not be making a cake tomorrow. Remember, I was proudly born and raised in a Republic!)
Anyway, we started the long week-end by going to the cottage on Saturday. Julia had been waiting all winter and she wasn't going to wait another day for the trampoline, so while Keld and Uncle Jeff were doing their best to put it up, she-and the others- enjoyed other toys.
Kelden likes to drive too.
And he got lots of playground time, like he needs :)
Another thing Kelden really enjoyed was playing with water.
You may not be able to tell from the picture, but Zack did not enjoy the pool at all. I knew he wouldn't. He never sits down in the bathtub and since he had a hard time staying up in the pool, he quickly asked to be taken out. He enjoys water at a distance.
And he played inside.
We were going to go back to the cottage on Monday, but forest fires changed our plans. Instead, Julia and Kelden had a sleepover at Grandpa Bruce and Special's.
It's now back to school. Kelden seems to be doing all right this week. He still asks for his parents and the lady said he will probably need another few days before he feels more comfortable, but he's been coming back quite excited about his mornings. He tells us all about his activities: stories, songs, playground, painting, playdough, cars, puzzles... He is having fun, he just wants to make sure I know he still misses me. Julia likes to talk to him and share "school stories." Only one month left!
Anyway, we started the long week-end by going to the cottage on Saturday. Julia had been waiting all winter and she wasn't going to wait another day for the trampoline, so while Keld and Uncle Jeff were doing their best to put it up, she-and the others- enjoyed other toys.
Kelden likes to drive too.
And he got lots of playground time, like he needs :)
Another thing Kelden really enjoyed was playing with water.
At that point, we knew we had to get the small pool out. The "big pool" (as Kelden calls it) was a little bit too cold...
You may not be able to tell from the picture, but Zack did not enjoy the pool at all. I knew he wouldn't. He never sits down in the bathtub and since he had a hard time staying up in the pool, he quickly asked to be taken out. He enjoys water at a distance.
And he played inside.
We were going to go back to the cottage on Monday, but forest fires changed our plans. Instead, Julia and Kelden had a sleepover at Grandpa Bruce and Special's.
It's now back to school. Kelden seems to be doing all right this week. He still asks for his parents and the lady said he will probably need another few days before he feels more comfortable, but he's been coming back quite excited about his mornings. He tells us all about his activities: stories, songs, playground, painting, playdough, cars, puzzles... He is having fun, he just wants to make sure I know he still misses me. Julia likes to talk to him and share "school stories." Only one month left!
Friday, May 18, 2012
1 week down, 5 more to go
As might have been expected, Kelden didn't want to go to "class" yesterday (I guess you only go to "school" if you take the bus). Once again, the teacher told me to just leave him there crying. I met a lady in the hall who was going back to the classroom saying "that sounds like my kid." I told her not to worry, it's mine. She seemed relieved but then I could tell she was wondering why I wasn't worried. Well, I knew he would be fine; there was a bus ride on the schedule.
The teacher told me it took him 45 minutes to settle down and decide to participate like the others. It wasn't raining (for once this week) so they went outside and again, Kelden seemed to not be as good as the others. Mme Michèle told me I should bring him on playgrounds. "We go practically every day" was my reply. She said she was wondering about his motor skills and that he should especially practice jumping. Julia has a hard time with jumping (especially on one foot) so I'm wondering if Kelden does too or if he's just being lazy. I have brought him to the school playground before and it's true that he can't do everything on his own, so with lots of other kids around, he might be too intimidated to even try what he can do (I'm counting on his Utah cousins to show him how not to be scared this summer).
As I had thought, Kelden enjoyed his bus ride even if it was more "boom boom!" than he had imagined it would be. They also did the numbers that day (they had practiced the shapes the day before and colors were the first day). The teacher didn't say that he was the only one not being able to recognize the numbers, so maybe he's not too far behind there :)
You can tell what his favorite color is.
Today, Keld decided to bring him because it was raining. Since "class" only starts at 9 but work at 8.30, he first brought him to work with him. Kelden obviously prefers work to school. He was ready to go back in the afternoon.
School, however, wasn't so bad today. He settled down faster and when I came in he wasn't ready to go! It was his turn to paint. He had to tell what body part he wanted to paint, but he kept saying the color he wanted to paint with. He finally said "ventre" and Mme Michèle asked me if he was left or right-handed. I told her to put the paintbrush in his left hand as I think he uses that hand better when he writes.
He did a bit better today then, but he still has to be forced to speak French and Mme Michèle told me that as soon as there is something that presents a little bit of a challenge, he's calling for Maman. I really am too nice and need to help him be more independent. But despite all his difficulties, he still graduated. Yep, he even received a degree!
And a T-shirt!
Congratulations!! We are very proud of him! I know it wasn't easy for him but he did it!!
I think this week was a first good step for Kelden, and for myself, as we get ready for school. I know he is "behind" compared to kids who have been going to daycare their whole lives, but I expected that and don't mind it at all. The program for the next 5 weeks only takes children who don't go to daycare, so it should be easier for him and hopefully it will be another good step toward September!
The teacher told me it took him 45 minutes to settle down and decide to participate like the others. It wasn't raining (for once this week) so they went outside and again, Kelden seemed to not be as good as the others. Mme Michèle told me I should bring him on playgrounds. "We go practically every day" was my reply. She said she was wondering about his motor skills and that he should especially practice jumping. Julia has a hard time with jumping (especially on one foot) so I'm wondering if Kelden does too or if he's just being lazy. I have brought him to the school playground before and it's true that he can't do everything on his own, so with lots of other kids around, he might be too intimidated to even try what he can do (I'm counting on his Utah cousins to show him how not to be scared this summer).
As I had thought, Kelden enjoyed his bus ride even if it was more "boom boom!" than he had imagined it would be. They also did the numbers that day (they had practiced the shapes the day before and colors were the first day). The teacher didn't say that he was the only one not being able to recognize the numbers, so maybe he's not too far behind there :)
You can tell what his favorite color is.
Today, Keld decided to bring him because it was raining. Since "class" only starts at 9 but work at 8.30, he first brought him to work with him. Kelden obviously prefers work to school. He was ready to go back in the afternoon.
School, however, wasn't so bad today. He settled down faster and when I came in he wasn't ready to go! It was his turn to paint. He had to tell what body part he wanted to paint, but he kept saying the color he wanted to paint with. He finally said "ventre" and Mme Michèle asked me if he was left or right-handed. I told her to put the paintbrush in his left hand as I think he uses that hand better when he writes.
He did a bit better today then, but he still has to be forced to speak French and Mme Michèle told me that as soon as there is something that presents a little bit of a challenge, he's calling for Maman. I really am too nice and need to help him be more independent. But despite all his difficulties, he still graduated. Yep, he even received a degree!
And a T-shirt!
Congratulations!! We are very proud of him! I know it wasn't easy for him but he did it!!
I think this week was a first good step for Kelden, and for myself, as we get ready for school. I know he is "behind" compared to kids who have been going to daycare their whole lives, but I expected that and don't mind it at all. The program for the next 5 weeks only takes children who don't go to daycare, so it should be easier for him and hopefully it will be another good step toward September!
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