One Two Three Four

Just because they don't say it doesn't mean they can't say it. I usually count with Elias and Micah whenever we walk the stairs. This morning, I walk the kids up the stairs when we were out, as usual I was counting as they walk up. After one flight of stairs, Micah decided he wants to be carried instead. So as I was carrying Micah in one arm and holding Elias' hand in another, Micah softly yet clearly counted one two three four as we walked up the final flight. I was so proud.

Apparently, Elias and Micah can say chicken, too. I heard them when they were playing kitchen at the church nursery when auntie Sandy asked them what are they making. They answered 'chicken' together. so cute!

What Is This?

One of Elias and Micah's favorite read is The Big Red Barn. This is what happened one night last week just before bedtime as we're reading it:

E&M (pointing at the cows' udder, wanting to know what it's called.)
K: udder.
E&M: udda
K: only mommy moo moo has udder
E&M: mommy udda
K: no, mommy don't have udder... mommy cow has udder.
P: LOL as he rolled onto the floor.
E&M: mommy udda
K: mommy COW has udder
E&M: mommy moo moo udda.
K: yes, good job boys (I was dying inside...it's too funny LOL)

carpeting cleaning day

Does the title of this entry sound misleading?!? hm...

I've two 2-year old in the house...plus a cat, carpeting cleaning usually means there's a mess on the carpet. Sad. It was kitty barf on three different spots first thing in the morning, and then it was chocolate nutripals on the carpet in the evening....oh, and how I did forget >.< milk on the couch in the afternoon, too. I'm glad that they're peacefully asleep now :P

I would really like to find a natural carpet cleaner because Resolve smells so toxic to me. Please let me know if you have heard of such a thing.

First Month of Homeschooling

Homeschool started 4 weeks ago, but the boys had fevers (low 100F/hi 103.8F) on and off the 2nd/3rd week, and school resumed on the last (4th) week. Getting them back on a normal routine has been tough, but I think we're getting there. They don't like to sit down to do stuff though. Maybe they're not quite ready for that kind of schooling yet. However, that doesn't stop them from learning!

Elias and Micah has been learning colors, shapes, tracing and counting :) They are also learning to memorize their very first Bible verse - a very short version of Acts 5:29 - "Obey God." It started out just "'bey," then "'bey God[with a British accent,]" to "Obey God." I couldn't be more proud. haha~ However, obedience is definitely a tough lesson for two years old. As for me, my lesson is to learn to be patience...May God help me.

tracing and coloring

Bible story of obedience (Jonah and the Big Fish)

shape and colors


Valentines


Preston and I also took them to the library for the first time on President's Day. They loved it and didn't want to leave after spending an hour there. They both found a book that they want to take home with them. What book?!? Cars, of course! Well, trucks and school buses to be exact, and the librarian practically had to pull the books out of their hands in order to scan them at check out.

They have turned 26th month today~ and we're starting a new unit this week.

oh, a question to all the moms out there with toddlers: did your kid(s) dislike bath time all of a sudden? It used to be they didn't want to get out of the tub, and just one day three week ago, they decided they will kick and scream getting in!

Skip to My Lou

Micah Goes to Work

Let's Begin

The homeschooling curriculum arrived about 10 days ago. I finally started the 'first day of school.' Micah seems to enjoy it more so than Elias so far. We'll see how it goes by the end of this week.