Sick Day

One thing that comes from Amy being around 15 other kids 3 times a week is germs. Monday, she brought home some fun ones. She got a little sick. Nothing too bad, she didn't act any different, just wasn't sleeping as well and had a runny nose. Well, it only lasted about about a day and a half, so it was nothing. But then later that day, those germs paid me a visit. I started getting the runny nose, along with a few other symptoms.

We're supposed to have friends over for dinner tonight, so rather than cleaning (which is what I should be doing), I've decided to take a sick day and try to get as well as I can by tonight. I hate cancelling plans and would like to avoid that at all costs. So we're watching The Lion King while I drink some hot tea and browse Pinterest. Wish me luck!

Line up!

Now that Amy started preschool and has to learn how to line up, she even makes her animals at home line up.

Baking cookies

Edit: I tried posting this about a week and a half ago, and just now saw that it didn't post. So here it is, rather late, but since I took the time to type it, might as well post it late, rather than never.

Since Amy turns 3 on Saturday, today was her last day of speech therapy. She's been doing so well with Lori (her therapist), so I am sad to see her go. But at the same time, I am happy for her to start preschool. I think she will do really well in it.

Because it was the last day, Lori brought over some cookie dough, frosting and sprinkles so we could make cookies. Amy really enjoyed the frosting the cookies and putting sprinkles, but she won't eat the frosted ones. Crazy kid, they're delicious :)

First snow of the season

It's still early October, but snow has already fallen here in Colorado. It was only a small amount, but it was snow nonetheless. I expect much more over the next several months, so here's to the new season!

Preschool

Amy's first day was yesterday. I guess it went well because the teacher didn't say anything to me. So I'm going with the 'no report is a good report' thought.
I tried taking pictures in the morning before we left, but she wasn't having it. She doesn't really do pictures anymore. So this is the best one I could get.

Almost 3 years

Amy went to the doctor today for her 3 year old checkup. She is now only in the 80th percentile for her height and weight. Guess she's decided to slow down a bit. Or other toddlers are starting to catch up. Doctor said she is healthy otherwise though. And since she is making progress in her talking, he's not concerned about her having any disabilities or anything.

We finished registering her for school today. She'll be starting at Alpine Elementary on Monday. I get to meet her teacher on Friday.
As for her birthday, we're not really doing anything. I figure this will be the last year we can get away with that. We'll probably take her somewhere she enjoys, like the rec center to go swimming or to Monkey Bizness to play, and then give her a cupcake with a few candles that night. We're not having a big celebration though. We don't know many kids who could make it to a kid themed party, and she wouldn't care to have a bunch of adults around talking. So there doesn't seem like much of a point this year. Next year maybe we'll do something big. She will be getting some fun new toys though!

Bowling for solo cups

Amy has a new favorite game. Bowling for solo cups. I set 'em up, she knocks 'em down. Everyone's a winner!

By the way, I am trying to think of fun new activities or game ideas that we can do at home. Playing with her toys is no longer as interesting as it was before. So if you have any ideas you want to throw my way, I would greatly appreciate it!