DIY High Contrast Mobile

Teddy Bear is becoming very social. He regularly complains (loudly) when we aren't giving him face time. So, I feel bad when I have to leave him to his own devices. I really can't have my face in his face all day long (sad, but true). I decided that Teddy Bear needed more stimulation, basically something to look at other than my face, so instead of purchasing a fancy mobile, I decided to make one.

I did a Google search for high-contrast images. It came up with a whole slew of them. I had an elaborate scheme for making them into a mobile, but then decided that no one has time for that. Simple is good. And even better? He actually looks at the pictures and likes them.

Recently, he has been figuring out how to bat at the pictures and the toys hanging on his play mat. There is a lot going on in his little brain. So fun to see him learning and making connections. That is definitely one of my favorite things about being a parent.

Hmmm...very interesting.

Have a Happy Day!

~MJ

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a very merry Christmas!

Had to capture Jellybean's Christmas dress after our Sunday Christmas program.

Buddy and his "buddies" (Penguin, Wolfie, Jehoshaphat & Panda). A very common sight around the house. 

I've decided that my kids are the perfect age for Christmas. Too young for the excitement to mess up their sleep, but old enough that they were able to write Christmas lists and have enjoyed having an elf around the house. The elf wrote them a note this morning informing them that they were on the "good list." Buddy exclaimed, "I didn't know I'd be on the good list!"
I'm so excited to see their faces on Christmas morning when they discover that Santa brought them exactly what they asked for. (So glad that they were highly influenced by my suggestions for their Christmas lists. That's another reason that they are the perfect age.)

Have a Happy Day and a Magical Holiday!

~MJ

WW- Kickin' in the Backseat

My two backseat drivers:

Beanie with a propeller? Check.  Calculator?  Check. 

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Have a Happy Day!

~MJ

WW-Yoga

"Mama, I'm doing yoga."

That's hilarious, let me try.

Now it's your turn.

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Have a Happy Day!

~MJ