Bad Ballerina - 57/365

Reagan had school today, finally! She was excited to be heading back!

Today, they had an in-house field trip. A representative for the public library came with some books for the kids. Each child was signed up for a library card (she already had one, but, oh well), and got to bring two books home. She picked one book about dogs and cats and another about calves. She was so excited and couldn't wait to ready them after her bath.

After school, we headed out for a quick lunch with Nana and ran into Toys R Us to pick up Ally's birthday present. While in Toys R Us, Reagan spotted the posters for the Neverbeast movie. She is SO excited for this movie to come out. Since Disney World, it's ALL she talks about! We hope it's good!

Finally today, she was also back at ballet. I was excited because it was watch week. During watch week, you are able to go in the last 10 minutes of class and watch their dance. Reagan was doing nothing but showing off for me. She didn't listen to anything and was acting like a real monkey, curling her hand up in her armpits and rocking back and forth. It was funny, but not.

On the way home, we had a LONG talk about how ballerina's have to practice and if she doesn't do the dance right, she can't participate in the recital and ruin it for the other little girls. She can go to the recital, but she'd have to watch instead of be on stage. So, hopefully, she'll do it right next time. LOL! We shall see!

Reagan's library books

Excited for the Neverbeast!

Bad Ballerina

Library, Bouncing & Thirty-One - 289/365

It was just a typical Wednesday, household chores and errands. 

This evening, Nana and I, attended a Thirty-One party at Sharon's. Laura was hosting it for a good friend of theirs, who's husband is having some medical issues. It was a great little party with lots of yummy snacks. We had a fun time and of course, it's always fun to shop. Thirty-one has the best bags. We did a lot of damage to the pocket books. LOL! 

While we were shopping and socializing, Jim and Reagan went to Austintown Bounce. Reagan, of course, made tons of friends. Jim said they were just like a little gang running around. There was one little girl, around eight, that almost acted like Reagan's babysitter. She would say to Jim, "Do you have her or do I have her?" Jim would say, "You guys are fine, have fun!" The little girl would bend down to Reagan and ask, "What do you want to do now, honey?" It was the sweetest thing. She had a great time bouncing away with her friends.
After they were done bouncing, they popped over to the Austintown Library to pick out some new books. We hadn't been in awhile, so it was a great time to go. Especially, since the weather is turning and it's getting dark so early, it will be nice to cuddle up with a book. When they got there, they spent a little time playing with the learning toys. Then, they read a couple books while they were there. After that, they picked out two Thanksgiving books and a book about being an astronaut to bring home. She really does love to read, we are so happy! 

The photo of the day is Reagan enjoying the library. She's a little wet, because there was a monsoon tonight...LOL!

 Next, is Reagan at the "bouncy place."

 

Library Card - 91/365

Reagan checked out her first books at the library today! 

We recently found out about a program at the local libraries called Baby Brilliant. There are a few different ones under the Baby Brilliant title. We decided to try one out this morning at the Austintown Library called Bonding with Babies and Books.

 It was a great little program, but I think Reagan was a bit too old for this particular one. They sang a few songs and read one book. She seemed to really like it and enjoyed participating, but the other kids were a lot smaller than her. She has been doing the songs they sang for quite awhile already.

 There are two others called Tales & Talk for 2's and 3's and Gotta Move Storytime. I think she will enjoy those more being around kids the same age. It will be fun to get her involved and spending some time at the library. 

After the program, we had fun exploring the children's section of the library. We looked at all the books and DVD's. What a selection! It's been years, since I've been to a library. Probably college, really! Sad, I know. I tend to just run to Barnes and Noble or use the Kindle App on the iPad to read books. Today though, I figured if we are going to be participating in these programs we might as well sign up for a library card. This way we can get Reagan excited about checking out new books when we are there. We chose three to bring home today and read all three after her bath tonight. Her favorite was the bird one. She is taking after Nana and Great Grandpa Roy with her love of birds. We read A House for Birdie three times tonight. She really does love to read, which is wonderful! There is not much better than story time after her bath. 

The photo of the day is her first three library books and our new library card!

There was another "out of the ordinary" event that happened today. There was a Mallard Duck in our front yard during the mini-blizzard. Rachel texted me and said "There is a duck in your front yard!" LOL!  I had already saw the strange occurrence and was already planning my photo strategy...LOL! I'm not sure what this little guy was doing. Guess he just wanted to visit! Hope he stayed warm!

Today also marks the start of the FOURTH month of this project! Three down and nine more to go! I really am having the best time with it. I know I've said it before, but I want you to know that I appreciate your support. Your "likes" and comments mean the world to me! Thanks for taking part in this journey!