I bought three kilos of colored sand from the garden center for Caleb to play with. It is sold by the kilo and comes in many colors and (grain) sizes.
Caleb enjoyed playing with the sand so much that he didn’t mind eating lunch (mealtimes are not his favorite times of the day). I fed him lunch while playing. Thank you colored sand, for making lunchtime easier!
Personal sandbox.
Yeah! 🙂
We tried salt writing for the first time today. I felt that Caleb was ready to try writing letters since he could already sound out both uppercase and lowercase letters.
Materials:
1. Container for salt – I used a cake pan
2. 1/4 cup of iodized salt
3. Flash cards
Started with an easy letter. Lowercase letter “L”. Then I let Caleb choose what letter he wanted to do next. He chose “V”. Here he is writing it.
He also wrote “C” for Caleb. We just did those three letters and he just wanted to draw scribbles on the salt. I didn’t push him to do more letters since the main objective was to have fun and learn at the same time. We can try other letters next time 🙂
This activity can get messy, so make sure to do it in a place that’s a breeze to clean up. I had to find out the hard way. HAHAHAHA! Activity was fun and delicious for Caleb ( since he loves all things salty).
Our early morning surprise for the birthday boy.
My dearest Caleb,
You are three today! Time flies so fast! It seems as if it was only yesterday when I first held you in my arms. At three years of age you are already extraordinary and amazing. You are all that is the best of me and your Dada.
I adore spending every waking moment with you. No job in the world is better and greater than being your mom and raising you. I have loved you since the day that I found out about you and I will continue to love you even if you don’t make me “be happy”.
As you continue to grow, I will do everything that I can to help you become the best person that you can be. May you continue to be happy, loving, kind, and fearless. Always shoot for the stars and relish all the beauty and goodness that life has to offer.
Love you forever and always,
Mom
Domestic Goddess Tonni 