Fall Fun

Our fall fun has started! This week, I kicked off the fun with the music class at church. Last year I did a Storytime, but this year I am only doing music. I do the first Tuesday of the month, and other teachers take the other weeks. I love it because I'm sure we will all do different things for the class, and the kids will have a fun variety.


A few people asked what CD I used, but I actually created my own playlist. I'm picky when it comes to that stuff--epsecially music for kids. It can't be too cheesy, corny, whiny, etc. I found a great selection at the library. If you can find it, The Cedarmont Kids CD is great. It has 100 classic songs. And you can't beat free! I was going to sign Beezie up for a music class--but the prices are staggering! I am not a cheapskate by any means, but $220 is ca-razy. I'll stick with the church class!

For those who asked, here is what I did this week:

4 Fingerplays
Five Little Monkeys--r-H
Eensy Weensy Spider--Cedarmont Kids
5 Gray Sharks--Various Artists
Baby Bumblebee--Cedarmont Kids

3 Movement/Instructional Songs
Shakin' It--Parachute Express
Following Directions with Exercise--Mark D. Pencil and Kids
Shake Freeze--Little Maestros

3 Circle Songs
Hop Like a Bunny--Kimbo
Stop and Go--Fred Koch
Move the Circle--Tumble Tots

2 Beanbag Songs
Pass the Beanbag--Tumble Tots
Bean Bag Alphabet Rag--Hap Palmer (In reality, I did another bean bag songs--but it sucked. I will use this oldie but goodie down the line)

2 Shaker Songs
Shake! (Your shaker eggs)--We Kids Rock

Shake, Rattle, and Roll--Bill Haley

Beezie also started her gym class! Her boyfriend Braden is also in the class, which is fun. GymKids is basically the cheaper version of Gymboree and/or Little Gym. Same jig, though.

Like two little ships passing in the night

This kid is a bouncer. She loved getting crazy on the trampoline, but some crybaby made us tone it down. Thanks, kid!



This is B's new fall trick--self-feeding! She has mastered the art of sucking these babies bone dry in a matter of seconds. It's so nice. I may keep her on pouch food for life to keep things simple.


She also turned into a mad scientist. Look at that hair! Maybe this is her way of telling us this is her preferred Halloween costume.

Searching for beakers and vials to complete her costume

I have also decided to tackle this beast. I am crafting with Kristine and Sharla tonight, and I am going to teach that Halloween advent calendar a lesson. You just wait!