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(images: Felix Doolittle)
Wednesday Roll Call: Alex
Meet Alex.
So we headed outside for a breath of fresh air and as we approached the infamous “Space Net”, who raced right on up to the very top with three giant leaps? Alex.
Sharp as a tack and nimble on his feet, Alex flew up and then paused to take in the world from way up there. That’s totally him. He’s either doing things at lightning speed or gazing somewhere off in the distance wondering in ways that only he can wonder. He’s a thinker, that little Alex, and he can connect the dots like no other. He also has a big heart as described by his buddies. Check out what they had to say on his birthday:
… you are a great pusher on the tire swing.
My wish for you is a day full of hugs and kisses from your friends and family and me.
(I’m LOVING this fun little interview thing. We chat for a couple of minutes and I feel like I know them in a completely different way.)
What’s special about being in Grade One? You get to learn about the life cycle of a frog.
What do Kindergartners still need to learn? Don’t drink pop.
What do you dream of? Happy stuff.
What does it mean to be safe? Don’t climb trees and just jump off.
What do you think is special about being a grown up? You get to read your kids a bedtime story.
That last one? Oh, Alex. You got me.
Bonjour, Camille
I fell in love with this charming little book when I first saw it on the lovely Petite Alma blog and I’ve been wanting to get my hands on it ever since.
On Sunday mornings, as soon as the sun comes out,
Camille opens her eyes and puts on her battledress:
a tutu and a top hat. She has so many things to do:Jumping on the bed until her mummy says THAT’S ENOUGH!
Eating loads and loads of cherries.
Hiding all the umbrellas.
Choosing a new favourite colour.
Giving names to the waves.
Asking the wind in a whispering voice to tell her a story.
Letting an ice-cream melt in her hand.
Drawing thousands of faces on thousands of balloons.
Yelling to the winter to go away.
Looking for something unexpected on a map…
But then Camille hears a voice from the other side of the door. Stop that jumping!SHE HAS SO MANY THINGS TO DO!
How beautiful. Bonjour, Camille – an illustrated tale by Bobo Choses conjures up such lovely images. I think everyone knows a little girl just like her.
P.S. I do the favourite colour thing ALL the time. Right now it’s yellow.
(images: Petite Alma)
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Friday Favourites
Buttons…
Breakfast…
And a really good book.
It’s the simple things, you know?
Have a lovely weekend, especially all you Moms out there.
(Oh, and if you’re a Div.17 Mom, be on the lookout – there may just be a treat or two coming your way.)
Wednesday Roll Call: Karamjot
Meet Karamjot.
What do you want to be when you grow up? …A Doctor so I can make people feel good….
Favourite colour: …pink….
What animal would you want for a pet? … a puppy… a little one….
Favourite book: … the Babysitter’s Club…
Karamjot is quiet as a mouse. Except when you’re not looking.
Amidst her friends she’s happy and vibrant, and her hair bounces when she plays. Throw a grown up into the mix and she’ll look at you through the space between her glasses and seal her lips as if she’s guarding a very special secret privy only to her fellow little people.
It’s taken me a while to really get to know Karamjot. Only through stolen glances throughout the day and careful observation of her learning has her shining personality come through loud and clear.
