New School

Last week, I started my internship at Peace Montessori School in Apex. Already I love the people I work with and the kids are amazing. It’s a great place to get my feet wet with the Montessori method, though I feel I still have so much to learn! Dr. Montessori said, “Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child to open up himself to life.” And that’s my task….
As for Sid, he began in the other classroom for ages 3 to 6. He was doing okay, but the teachers felt he was a little bit overwhelmed emotionally. They said verbally he is very advanced, but thought he might enjoy himself more in the toddler room — until January, anyway. And indeed, he loves being there! He seems very happy and is having fun.
I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the school year. Thanks to everyone for supporting me through my training and internship. I’ll try to post some pictures here soon, keep checking back

Growing Up Fast

Exploring at the restaurant

 

 

Stacking monster trucks... why not?

 

 

Helping Daddy wash the car

DC Cherry Blossom Festival

We had an adventurous trip to DC this weekend. The blossoms were in bloom, and it seems everyone from around the country was there! Sid got to ride on the subway, which he found endlessly entertaining. He also was quite giddy about riding the escalator.

Sid was unhappy that he couldn't run around by himself

The Borders, ready to get on the Metro

With Dave, who is determined to get a shot of Sid on top of the Washington Monument!

On Metro with Daddy and Diana, whom he called "Lady Di-lana"

Whoa, moving stairs!!

Dimples speak louder than words...

Snuggly

My sweet snuggle bug

Toy Munchkin

Look what popped out of the toybox!

My big boy and me

Lake with Daddy and Mama

We have a lovely little lake down the road. Saturday we ended up there for a nice picnic and stroll down to the water. The birds were flying around like crazy. Sid saw some big boys’ bikes and was covetous. Maybe another year or so…

He’s definitely an only child. Lately he will do anything if he sees that we aren’t giving him our full attention, including climbing all over Daddy while he’s trying to work:

Snow Day!

Yayyy snow! Mama didnt last long in the cold though...

6 inches of snow -- Daddy throwing snowballs

Sid loved the snow, and especially thought it was funny when I showed him it’s edible   We stayed home from school today, and it looks like we have another day at home tomorrow. More cold feet and “warm” chocolate for Sid!

Carousel and Slide

Renovated carousel in Shelby

Sid rode the carousel two times and wanted more. It went fast!!

Down the slide in Black Mountain, whee!

New Year, New Look

As you can see, Munchkinland has been revamped, and with it the first post of the new year. I think this streamlined version will make it a little easier to see the pictures. Feel free to comment on your likes, dislikes or otherwise   And thank you to Santa’s little elves who all made Sid’s Christmas amazing!

Here are our photos from our wonderful Christmas in Asheville and Shelby.

Playing with the art table Grandaddy (a.k.a. Big Daddy) got Sid

In front of Gran and Oma's beautiful tree

At Marmie's house

Playing badminton with Uncles Sam and Luke

New dinosaur umbrella and froggie boots!

Keeping the John Deere from Poppa Rick clean

New "Mah-no-no" (lawnmower) from Poppa Rick

Candy Crazed!

Play kitchen from Gran and Oma (I mean Santa!)

Party Pix

What a fun party we had with all our Raleigh friends!

The birthday kids at the coloring table

Aunt Janna putting the finishing touches on the carrot cake cupcakes...Yummy!

Red car pinata

Sid drinking someone else's juice at the Playdough table

Opening presents - fun!