Observations from the Big Couch

Monday, October 31, 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011

Pipe Cleaners and Strainers

Corbin tried out a new activity. I gave him pipe cleaners and a couple of strainers. The goal is to try and get the cleaners into the holes of the strainers.

He did a couple, but it was challenging for him.

However, he really liked playing with the pipe cleaners and of course the strainers became a new place for the cars to drive on. Oh, the cars:)

This is definitely an activity we will continue to do. It will be interesting to watch his proficiency grow in putting the pipe cleaners in the holes as he becomes older and has more dexterity and hand eye coordination.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Water Beads

Our household has discovered the joys of water beads!

The water beads start as hard small rock type substances. After being soaked in water for 12 hours they form into gel like beads. They feel a bit slimy and gooey; it’s a fascinating texture that Corbin adores!

He scoops them, pours them, feels them, and sits and watches the beads as he bounces them in the bowl.

The only caution is that you need to supervise the use of the beads closely so they do not go into the kiddos mouths.

Corbin (and I… won’t lie, I enjoy them too!) love water beads! They are so much fun!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Fall Fun

This past weekend started with a trip to Kansas State University to visit Aunt Kati!

We had a great time walking around campus on a beautiful fall afternoon.

Being back on campus made me feel old. Seriously, wasn’t it just seconds ago that I was in school myself? And now I’m vising my sister-in-law and I have a baby…what!?!

After visiting Aunt Kati we headed to the lake to see Grandma and Grandpa! We had a blast picking out pumpkins, decorating them, making sugar cookies, and playing outside.