“Rhyme on Orange” by Kabir
January 25th, 2012
Tags: Kids, Poems
An orange is orangey,
An orange is fruity,
An orange is juicy,
An orange is softy,
And when it is eaten it is squishy.
Tags: Kids, Poems
Christmas Ornaments 2011
January 17th, 2012
Tags: Art & Craft, Christmas Ornaments, Kids
Here are the Christmas ornaments made by Kabir and Arjun. The gingerbread house was decorated by Ethan and Kabir.
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- Cinnamon Smelling Ornaments made by Kabir
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- Gingerbread House by Ethan and Kabir
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- Reindeer Ornament made by Kabir
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- Reindeer Ornament made by Arjun
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- Sparkling Ornament made by Kabir
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- Sparkling Ornament made by Arjun
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- Clay Ornament made by Kabir
Thanksgiving Tree
January 5th, 2012
Tags: Kids, Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving we made a Thanksgiving tree. Kabir took a vase and filled it with sand, pebbles and sand. Then we added a few branches from our backyard. Then Kabir made a few leaves with foam sheets. Each one of us picked our own leaf and we wrote down what we are thankful for. We enjoyed it and it gave more meaning to our Thanksgiving day. I plan to continue this tradition for as long as I can.
Thanksgiving Tree 2011
Book Club for Toddlers and Kids
December 6th, 2011
Tags: Book Club, Children Books, Kids
In October 2008, when Kabir was 2 years old, I started a book club for toddlers/kids. I sent a letter to some of my friends who had similar aged kids and invited them to join the book club. All my friends came and we formed a book club for kids very spontaneously. Since then we have been meeting once a week for about an hour or so. We read books to our kids and then let them play together. During summer, if the weather is good, we either meet at park or pool and let them enjoy the outdoors. It has been 3 years and we still look forward to it. My kids have benefited from this book club amazingly and they still look forward to it. Thanks to all my friends who have supported this little book club. It is still going strong. It’s amazing how some ventures start spontaneously and sustain themselves!
Time is flying away
November 18th, 2011
Tags: Homeschool, Kids
Kabir started kindergarten in October after his grandparents went back to India. We completed two weeks of school and then we went to Disney World and it was indeed magical. Arjun (21 month old) can’t talk much but he has learnt to recognize and say “Mickey”. The trip was really worth it even though it was super-exhausting by the end.
Arjun enjoying the ride
Kabir dancing with Goofy
Then we came back and we have finally completed two more weeks of school.
Last Saturday, Kabir and his dad went for a night camp in Memphis zoo. They had a great time. The highlights were patting a python, going on a safari in dark, watching Finding Nemo and eating popcorn and lemonade before bedtime. They camped in a cozy room in the zoo and not outdoors!
Kabir at night camp in Memphis zoo
On Wednesday, we had a Roman party at home. We were reading about Ancient Romans. So, I took a pillow cover and made a tunic for Kabir. He enjoyed wearing it. Then I, the slave, served him (rich Roman) three-course Roman meal. He chose to be a rich Roman because poor Romans only ate bread and porridge. He ate all the food while lying down as the ancient Romans do. In the end, he said, “Mama, my tummy hurts because I am lying down while eating but I am still going to finish my dinner like this.” Arjun looked really puzzled at his brother and was itching to get out of his high-chair. Then, Kabir tried to burp as he wanted to be a polite Roman but he apologized as he couldn’t. He enjoyed it when I brought him a bowl of water to wash his hands. It was really fun. Roman bread pudding was the best part. It is bread soaked in milk and then fried and served with honey. Arjun loved it too!
Kabir as a Roman boy
Now, we are getting ready for Thanksgiving. The cousins are coming over and Kabir is super excited with all the plans and ideas for them.
Time is indeed flying away…