March BOOK IT!

Where has the time gone? Although, I haven't posted lately, I will try to do a few times per week. I thought I would start with a list of Son's Book list for March. He is required to read 10 per month, however, we like to fill up the sheet which has rooms for 20 books. We, definitely, continue to read every night even after we submit his list to his teacher. We read about 1-3 books per night at bed time.

1. The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins by Dr. Seuss
2. The King's Stilts by Dr. Seuss
3. Yikes!!! by Robert Florczak
4. How The Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
5. Sam and the Firefly by P.D. Eastman
6. Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice by Steve Metzger
7. Bears on Wheels by Stan and Jan Berenstain
8. Curious George Makes Pancakes by Margret and H.A. Rey's
9. Curious George by H.A. Reay
10. The Foot Book by Dr. Suess
11. The Little Engine That Could ABC Time illustrated by Cristina Ong
12. Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers by Laura Numeroff
13. My First Kwanzaa Book by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate
14. Don't Talk to Strangers! by Christine Mehlohaff
15. Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins by Dianne Ochiltree
16. Night Creatures by Wade Cooper
17. Endangered Animals by Elise Forier
18. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
19. The Wheels on the School Bus by Mary-Alice Moore
20. Going to the Dentist by Anne Civardi
    

Wacky pants

Son was looking for pants to wear. I had told him there were some in his drawers. He pulls out a pair of pants, and says, "I don't want to wear those wacky pants."

I said, "Oh you mean those Khaki pants?"

He smiles and says, "Yes."

February Book IT!

Where has the time gone? Although, I haven't posted lately, I will try to do a few times per week. I thought I would start with a list of Son's Book list for February. He is required to read 10 per month, however, we like to fill up the sheet which has rooms for 20 books. We, definitely, continue to read every night even after we submit his list to his teacher. We read about 1-3 books per night at bed time.

1. Know When to Stop by Valjean McLenighan
2. Smoky Night by Eve Bunting
3. Dinosaurs Dinners by Lee Davis
4. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss
5. Here are My Hands by Bill Martin Jr. and John Achambault
6. Monkey See, Monkey Do by Marc Grave
7. Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed by Eileen Chrisstelow
8. What Moms Can't Do by Douglas Wood
9. What Dads Can't Do by Douglas Wood
10. The Bed Time Bear by Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler
11. Oops, Clifford by Norman Bridwell
12. Rain Song by Lezlie Evans
13. The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss
14. The Nose Book by Al Perkins
15. Wings on Things by Marc Brown
16. The Wiggles: Lights, Camera Action by Grosset and Dunlap
17. Hedgie's Surprise by Jan Brett
18. Dinosaurumpus! by Tony Mitton
19. Marven of the Great North Woods by Kathryn Lasky
20. Valentine by Carol Carrick

January's Book IT!

Where has the time gone? Although, I haven't posted lately, I will try to do a few times per week. I thought I would start with a list of Son's Book list for January. He is required to read 10 per month, however, we like to fill up the sheet which has rooms for 20 books. We, definitely, continue to read every night even after we submit his list to his teacher. We read about 1-3 books per night at bed time.

1. How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read? Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
2. Biscuit Finds a Friend Alyssa Satin Capucilli
3. What Will I Do If I Can't Tie My Shoe Heidi Kilgras
4. Tiger Can't Sleep S.J. Fore
5. Clifford's Really Big Movie Tisha Hamilton
6. Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type Doreen Cronin
7. There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat Lucille Colandro
8. Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers Laura Numeroff
9. Your Heart Melvin & Gilda Berger
10. Your Bones Melvin & Gilda Berger
11. Your Brain Melvin & Gilda Berger
12. Bears on Wheels Stan and Jan Berenstain
13. The Nose Book Al Perkins
14. Great Day For Up Dr. Seuss
15. The Foot Book Dr. Seuss
16. Winter Vic Moors
17. Three Snow Bears Jan Brett
18. The Biggest Snowball Ever John Rogan
19. Tooth Trouble Jane Clarke
20. Curious George H.A. Rey

What comes around goes around

Yesterday, after school when I picked up my son I noticed a female student crying (she was with her mom). I said to my son, "I wonder why that girl is crying."

Son: Mommy, don't worry about her. (He said firmly.) Worry about yourself, me and dad.

Thank God, my son was sitting in his booster seat and he couldn't see my smile.

Reading Log: By the Book for Book It!

Son finished his readings for the month of October in his Kindergarten class. He is required to read a minimum of 10 books per month, so he can earn a pizza certificate. I think this is awesome because the PARENTS might be encouraged to spend reading with their children a few minutes a day at least.

Although, Son is required to read a minimum of 10, we try to read at least one-four books per day everyday. I have decided to keep a log of his books for each BOOK It! Month.

1. Halloween Party by Linda Shute
2. When I Go to the Supermarket by Jill Harker
3. A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
4. What Will I do if I Can't Tie My Shoe? by Heidi Kilgras
5. Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward
6. Fall Colors by Rita Walsh
7. Chicka Chicka 1*2*3 by Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson, Lois Ehlert
8. Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice by Steve Metzger
9. Best Halloween Book by Pat Whitehead
10. Thomas and Gordon by The Rev. W. Awdry
11. Thomas' Train by The Rev. W. Awdry
12. The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond
13. Scared Silly: A Halloween Treat by James Howe
14. Wings on Things by Marc Brown
15. The Bear Detectives by Stan and Jan Berenstain
16. Rain Song by Lezlie Evans
17. Here Are My Hands by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
18. Dinosarumpus! by Tony Mitton

I would like to keep track of what my son reads for my own benefit as well as his own. This blog is to be sort of like a memory keeper, so that future generations of our family will enjoy reading this post.

I am mad at my body!

Son declares that he is mad at his body because his body won't let him tell jokes. "I want to tell jokes, but my body won't let me," he said.

I asked him why not.

He replied, "I don't know. The thing is I just couldn't be funnier now."

Throw The White Crayon Out

I was sitting down with Son to make sure he was coloring correctly for his homework. As he dumped the crayons out of the crayon box, he told me, "Mommy, this white crayon doesn't work. I tried it at school. Throw it out."

I immediately knew he meant that the white crayon doesn't show on paper. I explained to him that it is for colored paper.

He said, "Oh."

Kindergarten Roundup

My dear son and I went to Kindergarten roundup today at 8:30 a.m. My son looked so cute carrying a book bag a little bigger than him.

We met his teacher and a few of his classmates. His teacher went over some rules and expectations of the classroom.

After we put our things away, it was time to leave. My son was a little disappointed when we were leaving and said, "Already?"

I've Been Tagged!

This is blog is about me the mommy, and not my son because I have been tagged to answer some questions.

Becka tagged me to play this game.

The rules of the game: Each player answers the questions themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 4 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you've posted your answers.

Ten years ago... I was finishing my college degree.

Five things on today's “to do” list...

• Work on writing projects
  
• Give son a bath
  
• Visit my parents
  
• Clean out my car
  

Snacks I enjoy... Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Ice cream, apples!

Things I would do if I was a millionaire... pay off debt, put some into savings, fund child's education, and be a secret Santa!

Places I have lived... Illinois.

He is from "Spanish"

My son is very aware of different cultures. He sees that as a part of everyday life. He thinks cultures are as normal as apple pie. My husband and I make great effort for our son to appreciate cultures.

Today, my son had a 7 year old cousin come over. They hadn't seen each other for a very long time. My son was excited to introduce his cousin with the neighborhood kids.

Son: Diego and his brothers are Spanish because they speak Spanish and are from Spanish.


(Son thought Spanish is the name of the town, country or area).

Building a Castle

Yesterday was story time for my son at the library.

We arrived a few minutes early, so he could play before story time began. He was building a castle and I praised him for a job well done.

He then knocked it down, and said sweetly, "I am going to build a castle for you, big enough for you to be in."

Thinking About Marriage

My son had asked if my parents were married. I had told him yes. He then asked if his dad and I were married. I said yes.

Then he had a serious look on his face, you could just see his brain was thinking, he said with great concern: "I want to get married. How will I find her? Where will I find her?!"

I then replied, "DS don't worry. Dad and I will help you find her when it is time to get married."


Just a reminder he is only four!

Defining Plumber

My husband, son and I were at my parents' home when a plumber was comming to fix pipes and leaks in the bathrooms.

My son said, "Is a plumber the fixer guy?"

Milestone: Son learning to ride without training wheels

Today, my son has rode his bike without training wheels better. He stops after going a couple of feet to balance.

Hubby says that son began practicing since last Sunday, June 1st, 2008.

This is a milestone because now he rides his bike without training wheels. Yes, he does wear the helmet, knee and elbow pads.

Just wanted to share the excitement!

Kids can be mean

I have this rule that my son knows about when he is playing outside. He cannot leave the backyard without asking permission if he feels like playing with the neighbor's kids, just so he can learn to be responsible.

I happened to notice that he was talking to one of the neighbor's kids over the fence. I called my son over with an intent to remind him of the rules. He comes and bursted in anger and tears. I was totally caught off guard. He tried to punch and hit me while he was crying. I immediately took him inside. He threw the biggest temper tantrum.

Through tears, he was telling me the neighbor's kid was being mean, taunting him basically. The kid told my son that he could never play forever, and the dogs will chase him away.

I basically told my son that he is not allowed to go play with the mean kid again.

Ugh. How do I protect my kid from the meanness of some? Any advice?

Graduating Day!

My son kept asking is it time for his graduation yet, since 9 a.m. When the time came to get ready, he was deciding if he should wear his tie loosely with an open collar. He did not want his shirt buttoned all the way up.

I convinced him that it looked cooler, to button all the way with a tie. The graduation ceremony was nice.

After it was all done, he told his dad and I that he is "so proud that school is done and over with."

Getting Ready for Graduation

Last night, my son and I prepared graduation favor bags for his preschool. We had stuffed them with candy, pencils and other items. As we were doing these things, my son said to me, "This is so much fun, mommy! I love it." I could tell he meant this from his heart.

I told, "Yes, this is so much fun!"

Name Changing

Last night, my son and I were sitting on the couch when he said, "Mommy, when I am five, I want to change my name to Drake."

Me: "Why?"

Son: "It is cool."

Me: "But I love your name it is the coolest name ever."

Son: "I have an idea. I will keep three names: H.A., H., and Drake."

Me: "I don't like Drake. I love the your name H."

Son: "You don't like Drake? Then how about Josh?"

"Why are those the truths?"

When my son is told why some things have to be done certain ways, he then asks, "Why are those the truths?"

He means, "Why does that have to be that way?"