Little Mrs Hurley: growth

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Week In Review

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Friday, October 3, 2014

I’m a little late to the game this week. Although I was able to get some good mileage in this week, my early mornings suffered. I got to bed a lot later this week and L didn’t get her best sleep this week. But you do what you can J

Saturday: 1 hour barre, 5 mile run

Sunday: 9 mile run

Monday: Barre, 2 mile walk, and Tracy Anderson Mat workout

Tuesday 70 minutes of HIIT: Beach Babe DVD 2 and Sadie Nardini Yoga Shred

Wednesday: 5 mile run, Tone It Up Abs and Arms

Thursday: 7 mile total run, Tracy Anderson Mat Workout

Friday: 40 minute PopSugar total body workout, 1 mile walk and stroller workout

I also wanted to include some of my October goals.

Fitness:

Incorporate Yoga twice a week

Incorporate more walking into my schedule

Run twice a week with Gus

Health:

Less coffee- 1 cup in am and one latte pm

Less carb snacking. No Cheddar bunnies J

Focus on eating veggies and fruit for snacks

Reading:

Finish Smart Money, Smart Kids

Finish 2 Novels

Spiritual:

Keep up with my Bible reading plan

Continue reading The Story with the church

Keep a prayer log/journal

Other:

Find some new tutoring ideas

More activities for L during the week

Keep the house tidy: No dishes left in sink at night and Bed made before 8 am.

What are your goals this month? Any fun fall activities this weekend?

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Purposeful Play with Your Toddler Part 1

It can be a challenge to keep your little one occupied. Being a teacher, I constantly struggle with wanting my child to be a genius and wanting to be hands-off in her learning. Maria Montessori was one of my favorite teaching pedagogies to read about. I love the idea of kids learning through play.

We all know it's true.

If you have a two year old and a smart phone, you know just how quickly they learn to operate it.

I lean more towards providing experiences for Lil to learn. I'm not as crafty as I'd like to be, but I make up for it in creativity.

I recently decided that I needed to find some purpose with Lil's play. Each day would pass and Veggietales or Pixar seemed to be "her favorite choice." I know how addictive T.V. is (I'm still working out my issues :), but I want her to be entertained through solitary play, or imaginative play, want to read books, or do art projects. I obviously can't force it up on her.

But we slowly began T.V. detox and is reserved for Movie Friday and weekends.

So back to Purposeful Play.

I had the idea of making themed weeks. It's not structured like Preschool or as open as free play, but somewhere in between. This week's focus was Farm Animals.

I printed some free coloring pictures and booklets from TeachersPayTeachers and used them as a baseline for activities.
We got books on the library focused on Farm/Animals/ and Old MacDonald
We took trips to nearby places that had animals (Duck Pond, Goat Grazing, and our neighbors have donkeys). We briefly stopped by and fed or watched the animals.
I got a book called My Heart is a Zoo, which features animals made out of hearts. I chose a few to do and we glued them together on paper.
Each Friday, I try to find a movie that matches our theme. Netflix is a great resource/

See nothing fancy, but just more purposeful. So far we have done Colors, Numbers, Shapes, and next week is Back to School.

I can already tell she is picking up some of the exposure. She is able to identify and find colors and shapes and can begin to count to 2. It's the little things. :)

I think for me I need to work on it not being so academic and a race to see how smart my child can be. I just want her to have some exposure and me some structure (sanity) to our days :)

Much Love,

Momma Hurley

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Lil Bug is TWO!

Sweet Lilly Girl, We are so blessed to be a part of your life. You are truly a joy. You always make us smile and your snuggles are the best. We continue to pray for your health and well being each day and that you will grow to love God.

Very chatty; saying more words each day

Becoming more confident

Cautious of others

Loves her baby and any Veggie tales stuffie

Introducing dairy back in.

Gets upset if we pass the street to turn onto for Mimi's and Papa's as well as the park

Good at cleaning up; likes to use a napkin to clean herself and her tray up

A few tantrums have emerged :)

Likes to play outside

Still like to go for runs

Likes to watch Monsters Inc and Toy Story 3

Asks about Daddy a lot

Understands what a circle is

Can go up and down stairs unassisted; although she'd rather not

Still takes naps

Like to play pretend in her kitchen

Enjoys dumping out her blocks and putting them back in through the sape sorter

Likes to dress herself (mostly putting shirts and shorts over her clothes)

Is sensitive to some materials or is picky about her clothes (not sure which :)

Likes to listen to 'Let It Go' and 'In Summer'

Likes to be the director

Interacts with adults more than kids

When asked will say she is "two."

Can jump on tramp with two feet: April 24th

Can match letters on the Endless Alphabet app

Wearing size 3t

31 lbs

size 6 shoe

Another seizure: April 27th; undiagnosed

You are a special little girl Lilly and have blessed our lives tremendously!

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Lilly Mae is a month away from...TWO!

Yikes. How did it slip up on us so fast. Another year has come and gone and our little Lilly Bug is toddling. No longer "a baby," (although she always will be to us) but a TWO-YEAR old.

Oh my sweet love, how blessed we are to have you. We pray daily for you and your faith. We pray for your health and growth. Lilly, may you shine your light bright and continue to make those around you smile!!