Cutie- Pie's Favorite Thing this Week: Skidamarink lyrics and movements

♫ Skidamarink a dink a dink. [Put your right elbow in your left hand and wiggle your fingers.]
Skidamarink a doo. [Put your left elbow in your right hand and wiggle your fingers.]
I love you. [Point to yourself, hug yourself, and point to the other people in your group.]

Skidamarink a dink a dink.
Skidamarink a doo.
I love you.

I love you in the morning. [Make a big circle over your head with your arms, like the sun. Bend over to one side.]
And in the afternoon. [Stand up straight with your arms above you.]
I love you in the evening. [Bend over to the other side.]
And underneath the moon. [Make a small circle in front of your chest with your hands and move it over your head.]

Skidamarink a dink a dink.
Skidamarink a doo.
I love you.

(Repeat) ♫

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Interpreting the meaning of the word respect for a child.

Every parent has the fear that their child will come into contact with other less than well behaved children... of course our children are angels!

However, with kids being kids, my son has needed me to explain what he is doing is not respectful.  Upon looking up the definition, I found it very unsuitable for my cutie-pie.  He would not be able to understand a word of the dictionary definition.  Then I went onto other notable kids websites but they wanted to teach me how to teach my child how to be respectful.  An actual good definition for my son has eluded me until now.  

I found it on the website talkingtreebooks.com. (http://talkingtreebooks.com/what_is_respect.html#sthash.jQ9hF6KI.dpbs)

If you scroll to the bottom it has a pretty good definition.  I've tweaked it for my son but all in all he understands the meaning perfectly.

Now every time he's acting disrespectful we recite the meaning of respect before getting off the 'Naughty Chair.'

Success!  My Cutie-Pie's behavior has been altered with minimal tears and grief.  Hallelujah!

Favorite Thing of the Week: Pocket Hose

Now that summer is practically over, I've used my Pocket Hose for a full gardening season.  I love, love, loved it!  It is fabulous and just like the commercials say.  It is light and easy to use.  I don't have to worry about kinks and undoing them as I go about my lawn and garden.  I needed 3 / 50ft hoses to get my entire front and back lawn.  However, I mainly used it for my multiple gardens.

At $30.00 a pop times 3 makes for a hefty investment but I was willing to pay since it was so easy to use after the 1st purchase.  Plus I got the other 2 half off... whew.  However, 2 of the hoses broke.  The first one had a puncture that leaked water and the second one just bursted apart like fire cracker and scared the bejesus out of me.

I am not paid for this endorsement nor did I get this item for free.  I will however keep going back for more since time is always precious and who wants to be spending it watering your garden and lawn.

Two thumbs up with caution.

The Pocket Hose a blessing and a curse. Gotta have it but it punctures easily.

First Day of Pre-School.

So Cutie-Pie had his first day of pre-school.  Hubby and I were so proud and anxious since the night before munchkin had a revelation that he was scared to leave us.  Luckily, all went well and in a moment of inspiration, I put all his stuffies outside to greet him and tell him how much he was missed!  

Cutie-Pie was so happy to see such a sight and he beamed from ear to ear pulling into the driveway!

Animal House
Stuffed animals greeting Pre-Schooler's 1st day home.