Anyway it Doughs!

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On a particular day, this is what lil guy wanted to create. He was given the freedom to pile, to move, to mold and to stack playdough, cookie cutters and curly bubble blowers.   Maybe, it was tombs in a grave yard.  I mean, the timing was near Halloween. Maybe it was ducks on the pond, something we like to go and see.

What it ended up being actually isn't nearly as important as what he was doing: creating and bringing a thought to reality.  When we allow kids to bring their imaginations to life we allow their lil brains to grow and develop these awesome problem solving skills that ALL kids need to get through life.  Another very factual point...it's just down right FUN!!!

William Flewellen Heard: Artist

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The JOY from creating...expressing all that's inside is for EVERYONE! Yes.. it can be messy and yes that is OK!!

more from this amazing artist using a plastic spoon and a styrofoam ball to accomodate his grip

New Socks!

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My son and I love this song...it's just fun.  It makes me feel so totally cool without having to fake cough to cover up any bad words! 

Domo Goes to the Hospital

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About this time last year my son was in the hospital having a video EEG that lasted 7 days.  His head was wrapped up tight with wires and gauze.  He was not quite 5 and needed to be still.  

Boy + 5 = NOT STILL!  He luckily found Domo at 7-11 dressed up in a pumpkin for the Fall, so off to the hospital Domo went with us.  Whatever lil guy had done, so did Domo: blood pressure, pulse ox, head wrap and of course STICKERS! My lil guy had his buddy going through just what he was and it gave him an opportunity to help Domo be brave. 
Our children can be resilient when given the tools and the opportunity to be successful. Does it happen EVERY time? NOWAY!  There's going to be tears, screaming and getting frustrated ...not to mention what the kids will do! We shouldn't stop trying. We should always set an environment for our child to build on the next time they have a challenge and need to be brave. They will know they have another chance be the bravest of them all.





Cut & Paste: Bulletin Boards

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I like to cut and paste, but I'm not a a scrapbook person...ummm at least not yet.  Luckily, I get to make bulletin boards that allow me to use glue sticks to my heart's content. Purple, white or blue will do, I am not picky.  Here is a few of what I have done.