Atley's Journal

Atley ate waffle and fruit salad for breakfast.  For lunch she ate a couple bites of shepherd's pie with meat, carrots, potatoes, and green beans.  She also ate half of whole wheat tortillas and ate her cherries. Just in case anyone is interested:  Child Care Resources is celebrating 50 years in the Missoula community with free rides and free Ice Cream at the Carousel on March 12th, 5:30 - 7:00.  Bring friends and family.  All ages of kids are welcome. First picture; Avi and Nora were playing with the mirrors while Atley pushed the chair in circles.  Second picture: Avi started this routine and now she's got everyone doing it!  Which is fine with me!! Ha!  Avi said, "Hey guys! You wanna clean the floor for Gary!?!"  (The more kids scooting along the floor the better!!)  Also, while the three of them were in the bathroom taking turns going potty they were making observations about the small toilet seat that folds down too.  Right...

Atley ate French toast and strawberries for breakfast.  For lunch she ate pork chop, whole wheat toast, no sweet potatoes, and ate applesauce. When Atley first arrived and then when Avi first arrived they both noticed the snow hanging off the eves over the top of some icicles...Atley said, "That is crazy!"  Then when Avi was done waving bye to Daddy at the window she looked up and said, "Snow is on the icicles!" This first picture was taken shortly after Atley arrived and these two were the only kids here.  Atley's jogging in circles and doing silly things like watching the ceiling while she trots in circles and Linnea is getting a free ride!  It was close to 9:00 when I took the second picture and Svea was getting hungry.  She was at the gate watching Atley and Avi in the preschool room and starting to fuss.  So I asked Atley if she'd  "read"  to Svea while I finished up with Linnea's diaper.  So I guess in Atley's mind "singing T...

Atley ate half of whole wheat English muffin and most of grapes for breakfast.  For lunch she ate bites of whole 30 chili with meat, sweet potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes.  She also ate whole wheat dinner roll and half of tropical fruit. After Atley waved bye at the window to Momma she was staring across the street and asked, "What's that over there?"  I followed her eyes and I knew what she was looking at so I asked her, "What does it look like?"  She said, "Steam from the fire."  Very good answer Atley!  I was impressed!  Yup, it's the exhaust from Big Willy's furnace coming out the vent on his roof. Atley went out to the Play room from going pee and announced;  "I just went pee everyone!!"  Well Linnea is not here today, Avi and Nora were still in the bathroom going pee as well, so Svea was the only one to receive Atley's announcement.  I don't think Atley even noticed that Svea didn't respond, or if she did she did...

Atley ate most of whole grain Chex cereal and ate peaches for breakfast.  For lunch she ate ground beef, ate whole wheat hamburger bun, no tomato, ate avocado, and no oranges. We did a toy, book, and puzzle exchange this weekend and the kids were busy all morning.  Atley likes to "stash" books and toys (look behind her) on the top of the couch.  A few minutes later Linnea found the stash and was raiding it!  Haha!  Atley is reading the "Baby Beluga" book and singing, "Baby the Booga"......"Baby the Booga"....  :) Next picture: New dress-up clothes!  Well, new to them anyhow!!  Atley and Linnea were the only two kids here when I took the picture and they were talking to Lauralea.  Isn't this cute?  Love this picture.  Linnea asked for help putting her's on, I added the headband, and then Atley joined in too. Next two pictures: Nora played with the dress-up clothes, primarily the pajamas, and Atley was trying her best to ass...

Atley ate oatmeal and two servings of dried cranberries for breakfast.  For lunch she ate tilapia, whole wheat elbow noodles, one green bean, and ate applesauce. Atley was probably here for about 45 minutes before anyone else arrived.  The three pictures I'm posting were taken during that time.  She was into reading and singing for a long time.  First picture; Reading "Miss Mary Mack" and singing, "Down by the Bay!"  Next picture she was reading "Go Dog Go" and singing, "Ants go Marching" and on it went!  Lauralea and I were giggling to ourselves when she was looking at an "Elmo" book and singing, "Froggy went a courtin!"  Haha!  I did a video for Lauralea for the class she's teaching so I guess you'll be famous for a few minutes Atley!! Atley had a good morning as she and Nora went right back into their "silly mode!"  I never get tired of watching those two be silly and it really fascinates me ho...

Atley ate whole wheat toast and two servings of grapes for breakfast.  For lunch she ate most of pork roast, bites of whole wheat tortillas, no potatoes, bites of sweet potatoes, and most of fruit salad.  At breakfast they were talking about Atley being gone yesterday.  So Atley told them she was with "Nana and Papa."  I asked Nora; "What do you call your Grandpa and Grandma?"  She said, "Grandma Pam and Grandpa Gary."  Huh?  She got a huge grin on her face when she realized what she'd said, "Nooooo, Papa Greg."  And then Avi said, "My Grandpa and Grandma are Mark and Mary."  Is there anything more cool for children than Grandparents!?!?  No.  :) First picture: When Atley came she wanted to leave her hat on; "To keep my head warm!"  So of course Avi arrived and saw Atley's hat so she had to leave her's on as well.  They were looking in the mirror and making some adjustments to their caps.  And you'll see thos...

Atley ate brown rice and two servings of raisins for breakfast.  For lunch she ate salmon, whole wheat dinner roll, bites of riced cauliflower, and half of mangoes. Today's Blog is going to focus on one of Atley's strengths: Being a fun-loving kid and having a good heart toward others!  (That's actually two strengths, but I'm combining them here!)  These first two pictures I took of Atley with the two youngest ones at Little Treasures.  Linnea (in first picture) is almost always the first one here in the morning and Atley usually arrives next.  And they've frequently had several times of just the two of them for up to 30 minutes.  Linnea adores Atley.  Second picture is Svea and as you can see Atley interacts with her and likes to be silly with her too. I took this next picture shortly after breakfast and Atley was being silly and making Nora laugh.  Atley's favorite thing in the world; make somebody laugh!!  So following with that th...

Atley ate toasted whole wheat English muffin and had a bite of oranges for breakfast.  For lunch she ate ground beef, whole wheat elbow noodles, peas, and applesauce. First picture:  This is one of Atley's favorite things to do; someone in the chair and she makes lots of trips piling on the toys.  Then spinning the chair.  So Atley worked hard and Linnea just kept on reading her book.  Haha! Next picture: Off to a good start!  I took this picture just moments after Nora arrived and she and Atley (and joined temporarily by Linnea) were doing their usual antics of laughter and goofiness!  Things went swell for a few minutes and then got momentarily sidetracked!  Ha!  (This next part isn't about Atley, but I think you'll like it anyhow!)  Nora was furious about something and I said, "Nora, I don't want you to lay on the mattress and scream at Gary's house."  Avi, always instantly more than ready to offer additions and corrections...

Atley ate two servings of French toast and ate strawberries for breakfast.  For lunch she ate bites of "hearty paleo stew" with meat, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, and tomatoes.  She also ate crackers and tropical fruit. All the kids were waiting to wave bye to Daddy Andy (Avi and Svea's Dad) and I guess Atley spotted a school bus somewhere.  (Although I didn't see it!  Ha!)  Atley said, "School Bus!!"  (At the same time Andy was driving around the corner.)  Avi said, "That's not a school bus.  That's Andy."  Haha! First picture: Linnea was in the chair and Atley kept bringing her more toys and then spinning the chair for Linnea.  You can see Atley's long hair flying a little and she's moving pretty fast.  (And the picture is a bit blurry too.)  Second picture: A few moments after I took this picture Atley was reading "Miss Mary Mack" and singing, "London Bridge is Falling Down." Next pic...

Atley ate three servings of waffle and ate grapes for breakfast.  She ate most of her lunch: chicken, whole wheat tortillas, corn, and baked cinnamon apple. Nora wants Atley and Avi both to know when she goes potty in the toilet and wants them to say something!  She re-enters the Daycare room by loudly announcing, "I pee on the potty Atley!  I pee on the potty!"  No response, so I help them say, "Good job Nora."  Next it's Avi's turn to congratulate Nora!!  "I pee on the potty Avi!  I pee on the potty!!"  Avi softly and reluctantly mumbles, out of the corner of her mouth, "good job Nora."  Ha!! Here are some pictures from Atley's morning;  Atley had on the lady bug jacket and brought the puppy jacket for Linnea to put on.  (Atley and Linnea were the only ones here and Atley plays with her very nicely.)  Then they went to the mirror to see how it all looked.  Second picture: Atley trying on the cow suit made me laugh! ...

Atley ate half of kix cereal and no mixed fruit for breakfast.  For lunch she ate ground turkey, whole wheat hamburger bun, bite of avocado, no tomatoes, and ate her cherries. This first picture is left over from Friday afternoon.  It's another great example of Atley and Nora's relationship.  I can't remember what Nora was mad about (something I told her she couldn't do), but she did her "slump to the floor" maneuver.  And a little pouting - which gets her nowhere here!  But she hasn't come up with an alternative plan yet.  :)   So moments later Atley mimicked her!  Not too close - see picture - but within moments Nora was laughing!  Atley will try and if it doesn't work she'll try again later.  She's a very good friend to Nora.  She knows when to move in and back off; not that she always does it right, but she tries.  "Hey Nora! You wanna be silly?!"  I've seen Nora "ask" the same thing, but with a different approach!...

Atley ate oatmeal and baked cinnamon apples for breakfast.  For lunch she didn't eat hamburger stew with meat, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, and potatoes.  She ate whole wheat dinner roll and she ate apricots.  I've mentioned before how the kids like watching the digital pictures especially during meal times.  At breakfast this morning Avi said, "I just saw Nora's nostrils Gary!!"  Haha!  Yup, some of the selfies you guys did are pretty hilarious!  :)  There's one of the pictures that is looking right up Atley's nose as well.  :) Atley LOVES to be silly and wants Nora to join her and they'll just laugh at the goofiest things.  (Kids just being kids.  I love it!)  She frequently says, "Hey Nora, you wanna be silly!?"  Today, Atley said, "Hey Nora!!  We're gonna exercise (on the mattress) so we can be really...(pause)....funny!"  Avi, who was in the background, said, "NO...Heatlthy!"  LOL!!  That's co...

Atley ate two servings of French toast and ate dried plums for breakfast.  For lunch she ate bites of chicken meatball (Substitute for pulled pork today.  Costco had these meatballs - organic chicken - no sugar added - cheers!), ate whole wheat toast, half of peas, and ate strawberries. This first note is from yesterday afternoon, but a similar scenario happens almost everyday!!  Immediately after I fix Nora's ponytail she yells for Atley to look and she means RIGHT NOW!!  She not only wants Atley to look at her hair, but she insists that Atley comment on it too!!  Ha! So yesterday it went like this; Atley was stretched out on the couch reading a book.  I finish Nora's hair and she yells; "Look Atley!!  Look at my hair!"  Atley slowly turns her head to look at Nora and said, "After I finish reading this book."  Ha!  Those two might play together and laugh uproariously, but man do they ever know how to push each other's buttons as well!...

Atley ate whole wheat toast and no mangoes for breakfast.  For lunch she ate ground beef with pasta sauce, whole wheat spaghetti noodles, most of riced cauliflower, and bites of fruit salad. (Here's what I posted on Nora's Blog a few minutes ago!)  Hey Ryan!  Atley came in the Daycare this morning talking about "Ryan crash!"  What the heck is she talking about!?!  So Megan went to her car and got her phone so I could see the now infamous crash!  That's pretty impressive!  WOW!  Well, apparently Atley found it extremely hilarious because she watched it like maybe a hundred times last night according to her Mommy and was laughing every time!!  :) Here are some pictures from the morning activities in the preschool area.  Nora and Atley were reading books and Avi was working on a puzzle from one of the activity trays.  Second picture they were doing some stickers and they also worked with some play dough. Last picture: These t...

Atley ate two servings of whole wheat bagel (toasted and buttered) and two servings of grapes for breakfast.  For lunch she ate shrimp, a large serving of brown rice, no stir fry vegetables, and ate her raspberries. When Atley arrived she was SO happy to see Nora and again it was adorable!!  Nora was gone yesterday and they acted like they'd not seen each other for weeks!  The total joy and laughter was beautiful and refreshing!  When they were waiting for Momma Megan to arrive at the window Atley was bonking her forehead on the window to make Nora laugh!  Silly girl! First picture; these two were reading books and singing of course.  Atley was looking at a "Curious George" book (a monkey for those who may not know) and singing "Old King Cole."  Second picture: As I'm sure you've seen many times Atley has always liked to pull her pants up to her knees.  Today Nora was mimicking that and they thought it was the funniest thing ever! Nora h...