20
Mar
Rainy Day Photoshoot
It’s been a bit murky around these parts lately. Spoiled with leave-the-windows-open-go-to-the-park type weather the last couple weeks, when restricted indoors we’ve been, for lack of a better word, bored…. But one form of entertainment has captured us – literally. Photography. To be specific, toddler photography. The pictures below were taken by L. They are […]
7
Mar
Phone Photos
I’m retiring my blackberry at the end of the week. We’ve been together for quite some time now, but the time has come to part ways. This afternoon, I was downloading all the photos from it and thought I would share a few… Apartment view from roof. Park Slope, Brooklyn. Anna Sui, Spring 2008 Will […]
20
Feb
Miss Becca’s Storytime Mixer
This week we took a break from themed storytimes and went for a straight up Storytime Mixer. No rhyme or reason to the books picked other than they are all great books. Books from me to you. Books to share with my friends; my storytimers are good friends of mine. Afterward we made friendship bracelets. […]
13
Feb
Valentine’s Day Storytime
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is all about sharing the love, so for yesterday’s storytime craft we made Valentine Bookmarks for the library’s Bookvan, a vehicle that delivers books to the city’s nursing homes and retirement communities. After making bookmarks, we also made an easy and kooky craft inspired by one of my favorite craft […]
1
Feb
Obsession
Elmo is my daughter’s first true love. She likes everyone on Seseme Street. Abbey, Big Bird, Grover, Ernie, Cookie Monster……..and then there’s Elmo. She’s reeeaalllly into her Elmo. For instance, during a Halloween party last October, L saw a little boy wearing an Elmo costume, ran towards him as fast as her little legs could […]
18
Jan
Snapshot
Been feeling a little under the weather, but avoiding the full-blown plague-of-a-sickness that has been circulating the library and schools. And in my attempts to lay low I always end up doing exactly the opposite… Like play around with the instant camera. I’m teaching L how to take pictures by herself. Goofing off on pintrest. […]
29
Dec
Texas Holiday
Under eight hours from Lawrence, Kansas to Dallas, Texas. Southbound 35. We were a bit hesitant to make the trip in the car with an extremely active 17-month old, but she did so much better than expected. The primary duration of the trip was occupied with books (two gym bags full!) and toys (likewise!). Had […]
11
Nov
Art Appreciation
Next child art prodigy? LBD has recently taken an interest in the art of coloring. She’ll sit down for up to 10 minutes (which is hours in toddler world) scribbling away before trying to color her face. After watching this evolution I got to thinking…. Am I a creativity encourager or an inhibitor (e.g. “Don’t […]
28
Oct
Orange is a Warm Color
This October, the warm days have far outweighed the cold. My mom was in town last weekend, so we all went out to enjoy the sunshine at the pumpkin patch. Even though I’ve been preparing LBD’s Halloween costume, as well as Halloween storytime at the library on Sunday, I keep forgetting that Halloween is right […]
