What do we do all day???

Someone asked me awhile back "what exactly do you do all day?" They of course were not a stay at home mom and I honestly think that they thought I sit around and watch soap operas, take naps and eat all day. Well, I'll admit to taking a few naps here and there, but they seem to be a rarity these days! But with an active 4 year old and almost as active 9 month old, we stay pretty busy!! I took pictures of some of the things we have done this week just to give you a little glimpse into Daniel's days!

The activities are always changing, but each day there are some preschool lessons, different crafts, game time, play time and usually some type of cooking and always lots and lots of books!. In everything we do from lessons to playing outside, he is learning so much everyday! It's true what they say- that these little kids have brains like sponges (and verrryyyyyy long memories-at least to remember the things you want them to forget!)

He has his alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors down pat and knows a good number of opposites. He is really enjoying learning Spanish right now too. Craft time is always fun- I think he likes Playdough the most right now because you can "make anything in the world you want to make"! Painting might come in a close second just because it's messy and fun! We play ball inside and outside and he really enjoys that! I've been known to make up a game of running back in forth in the yard a time or two just to release some of that energy! When the weather is nice, we go for a walk or tricycle ride and see the ducks. And of course we always have time to be silly or just relax.

He loves to help in the kitchen whether it is making snacks or meals. He is getting good at measuring and pouring and of course mixing and making a mess! Luckily he's pretty good about helping clean up as well!

For years, he has loved books and we indulge him in buying new books frequently to help foster that love of books. So, I frequently throw book time in the mix a few times a day. He has a subscription to Zootles magazine and we learn all about new animals every month.
He occasionally gets some computer time for preschool activities- he definitely knows his way around a computer (probably better than most adults)!! And of course there are a few tv shows he likes. Some new educational ones are Sid the Science Kid on PBS and Imagination Movers on Disney.

Of course you also have to throw in the occassional appointments and errands into the mix- but I schedule things together so we can get them done in one swoop.It might not seem like a lot to you, but it can make for a pretty full day for us! After dinner, we all go for a walk and play ball at the park which is a nice way to end the day!