Library > Amazon & Yog-Uhh?

Time for some "What We're Reading Wednesday"! This book series is Joey's new favorite.

We got the firetruck, crane, & dump truck ones from the library. When Joey absolutely LOVES a book from the library I try to buy it for him. It's a great way to feel out books for him. Well, after reading these multiple times, I looked them up on Amazon. Woo, a little steep for me. So, we bought a few other firetruck books including this one we have got from the library as well:

We have a few others from this author already. 

If you can't tell, he's obsessed with firetrucks & firefighters. 

For those of you using mobile you might not be able to see the video above, I know mine doesn't work, HERE is the link to the video.

For those of you who don't know Joey very well, he is what I like to call "high energy". So, when the weather is yucky and we don't get to go outside, our days can kind of be miserable. I've been wanting to try yoga with him to help us on days like this. I finally did it and found a series I love! For FREE even, thank you YouTube! Joey loved it & it really seemed to help him get some energy out. My favorite part was when he called it "Yo-gurt!" That kid is always cracking me up. He even asked to do more! I call this a Momma WIN!

Mommy Monday: Preschool Monster Theme Week

Last week was monster week at our house! I made sure Joey wore his Monster PJ's, we read a lot of monster books, watched a few monster movies, & tried to do a few monster activities.

HERE is the list of books we read. Not counting the ones we got from the library. 

We watched Monsters VS. Aliens (its animated, I don't like it, but Joey loves it), Where The Wild Things Are (I don't like Max's behavior in the beginning so we made it a learning moment), & Monsters Inc.

We also found a Monster Memory Game printable

and Monster Lacing printable.

We also did some Slimy Monster Sensory like shown here.

Joey absolutely loved monster week! I wish I would have put a little more effort into it. We are doing an "Ocean" theme this week. Hopefully he will like it just as much!

Mommy Monday: Rainy Day/Bored Box

Saturday was sort of a "test out my latest Pinterest ideas" kind of day. We had a LOT of trial and error. I decided I needed a box of activities to keep Joey busy when he was bored or cooped up inside. This won't be available for daily play, I'll only bring it out when I feel I need to. It was supposed to rain this weekend so I figured this time was better than ever. Here is what I put in our Rainy Day, Busy, Bored Box whatever you want to call it:

(From top left to right)

-Balloons (good gross motor)

- Mini Magnadoodle (I think that's what they're called)

- A sensory bag (Idea found HERE)

- Coffee play dough "dirt" (Recipe HERE)

- Homemade maracas 

- Clothespin drop bottle (great for fine motor)

- Crayola glass crayons

- Sensory balloons (I made these about a year ago. I have no clue where the idea came from. They're each filled with something different: flour, salt, beans, rice, & hair gel)