Showing posts with label favorite things. Show all posts
Showing posts with label favorite things. Show all posts

Friday, February 27, 2009

Caillou!


"Growing up is not so tough except when I've had enough, but there's lots of fun stuff."

-Caillou

If you've seen PBS Kids or Sprout, chances are, you know Caillou. For about two months, we've been getting to know him very well. We try to keep television to a minimum for Patty, but Caillou seems to be the cure for the common meltdown. I even keep a few episodes on standby (thank you, DVR) for emergency situations.

Patty has become known for her ponytails. So much so that her Aunt Christy has nicknamed her "Pom Pom Patty." Well folks, it's no picnic getting those "poms poms" placed just right! But, with Caillou on my side, I get Patty's hair done sans kicking and screaming. Now, my aunt Mona, the child development guru, reminds me often "television without interaction is never a good thing." Auntie, rest assured, we sing and count right along with Patty and Caillou.
The picture to the left is of Patty cheering during Caillou's opening song.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Ten Little Ladybugs

We’ve been reading Ten Little Ladybugs to Patty every night for the past couple of weeks. Just recently, she actually started paying attention during reading time and she’s really taken a liking to this one. The book was given to her as a birthday gift from the Wills’ and it’s a fun one. As soon as I open the book and begin ‘Ten Little…” she starts grinning. I think Patty likes it because it rhymes and there are plastic ladybugs glued to the pages (but not for long if she has her way). I love the illustrations and the surprise ending.

If you’ve got a "little one" - get Ten Little Ladybugs!