Preschool Playground NYSCI

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If I were a lady of means I would have a replica of the Preschool Playground at the New York Hall of Science installed at my country estate.  I love every ounce of it: the low rolling hills, tall grasses, woven and wooden objects to climb on, colorful plexi panels to peer through.  It is fantastic.

The Preschool Playground adjoins the ultra-cool big kid playground at NYSCI.  It is a recent addition, built to meet the increasing numbers of younger visitors coming to the center.

Stand Mixer Bubbles

I had been meaning to bring the water table inside for a while now, but an afternoon storm last week forced the issue.  We were going to need a post nap activity and playing in bubbles from the stand mixer was a perfect rainy day distraction. 

 My bubble making method is pretty loose.  I put a couple tablespoons of dish soap in the mixer and turn it on high.  I add just enough water to get the bubbles going, let the mixer run for about 30 seconds, then add more water.  I repeat the last step till the bowl is filled with bubbles. 

 It took about three bowls full of bubbles to fill the water table. 

Knit Love

Our little ones have a few wonderful knitters in their lives, but none compare to Nan!  My mom, their Nan, always has a project going for one of them.  She knits with intention and love.  This one skein kimono sweater was made for the Noodle.  It was his first sweater.  Here is the Little Miss wearing it for the first time. 

Apple Rhymes

Two Apples

If I had two apples, (hold up two fingers)

what would I do?

I'd keep one for me, (point at yourself)

And give the other to you! (point to child)

Five Red Apples

(fill in the blanks with the names of family and friends)

Five red apples in a basket by the door, 

Little ________ took one, and then there were four.

Four red apples were still enough for me.

_________ took one, and then there were three.

Three red apples, and what did I do?

I baked one in an apple pie, and then there were two.

Two little apples but before the story is done, 

________will make some applesauce, and that leaves one.

One little apple, I'll put in a sack.

I'll give it to __________ for an afternoon snack.

Bronx Zoo

We planned our Bronx Zoo trip for the first day the city schools were back in session.  Such a fabulous idea!  The zoo was empty—perfect for a fast moving two year old and  newborn in need of frequent snack breaks. 

Painting at 6 am

In Remembrance

On our way to the playground this afternoon we passed this memorial on the bridge down our street.

Artist at Work

Baby Blanket

I finished Little Miss' blanket just a week before she arrived.  It is the second Super Easy Baby Blanket by Purl Bee that I have made.  There is nothing like rows upon rows of super soft Malabrigo!

Two

The Noodle turned two yesterday! He is all sweetness and spirit.  I am the luckiest!