Finding Nemo

I guess every toddler goes through a Finding Nemo stage.  I've had several friends comment on how their kid was addicted to Nemo for some period of time.  Alice started her Nemo stage right before Christmas.  Just like with her obsession with Spirited Away, Alice will recite and enhance the dialogue along with the movie. 
When she first started watching, she called him Meno....which has progressed to Memo....and I'm sure she will eventually get the name right before she loses interest.
As of right now, we find Nemo at least once a day during the week, and up to 3 times a day on the weekend.

Bubbles

I just had to take a screen shot today of Alice at school chasing bubbles.

Looks like alot of fun!

Learning Her Name

She has started to say her name in the last few days. So far she always says it in a whisper. Even if she is talking in her normal volume, when she comes to her name she'll whisper and then resume talking at normal volume. I love hearing her say her name, especially when she looks into the mirror and says "Alice" and "Daddy".

New Playscape

We got Alice a new play-scape for the back yard.  She loves it.  We have done much swinging since it was installed, even in 40 degree weather.  Alice has learned the value of mittens and hats (they let you swing longer), so I guess its an educational toy :)

NAEYC

Alice's school just went through re-accreditation for NAEYC  and got a fabulous report card

1. Relationships - 100 % Commended
2. Curriculum - 97 %
3. Teaching - 100 % Commended
4. Assessment - 100+ %* Commended
5. Health - 100+ %* Commended
6. Teachers - 100% Commended
7. Families - 100% Commended
8. Community Relationships - 100% Commended
9. Physical Environment - 96%
10. Leadership and Management - 100+ %* Commended

The scores earned on each of the program standards far surpassed the minimum necessary for accreditation. (Only a score of 80% in all areas is required.)
* A program can score better than 100% when it satisfies additional criteria categorized as "emerging criteria," criteria which are suggested but not required.

School Days

Alice with a stuffed animal

Alice still sleepy after a nap

Listening attentively with classmates

Alice loves to slide

Holding hands with a friend

It's puzzle time!

It's a First

We have been introducing the potty chair for a while now, but until now, Alice just sat there.
Today, Alice went tinkle in the potty!
We still have a long way to go, but its progress