WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2021

exermom wrote: »

Denise and Pete don’t read to him.

Michele NC

That is really sad.

It is so important to read to children, even as young as a few months old. For a couple years some time ago, I worked in childcare with the 18 months - 3 year range, and that was something we made a point of doing. We wanted to give the children every opportunity in life!

I have also worked teaching Grade 1 and occasionally a student would come into Grade 1 not being able to read ... it was difficult for those students to catch up and they could be held back a year until their reading was at a better level. I worked with one student just about every day during my time there to help him because he was so far behind.

"Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships"
https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/play-learning/literacy-reading-stories/reading-storytelling

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1833-read-early-and-often
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-benefits-of-reading-to-babies/

And many, many more links.

You don't have to spend a fortune on books. Fortunately children's books are inexpensive new and even more inexpensive if you buy them used.

As the others have mentioned, if it were me, I'd buy a small collection of 10 or 12 books and bring them when visiting PJ. Leave them there or take them home and bring them back the next time ... or bring different ones the next time.


Machka in Oz

Mornning ladies
Well i wanted to sleep until 6:30 this morning but Alfie had other plsns..so I fed him and am.back relaxing in bed.. have to take Dan in for 7 am this morning and i might just come back and lie down again,im having some harsh pain in my right flank where my kidney is.. ive been taking tylenol but that doesnt really cut it.. I have an appointment with nephrologist monday morning so ill hold out until then
I guess I slept ok,but someone was shouting at 12:15 in the morning saying Michael you lied to me and woke me right up,i was sleeping with the windows open..
Sorta hard to get back to sleep after that,and being in pain didnt help either... oh well

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s Joyful June:
11- Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it: Caesar Salad, Grana Padarno, red wine, dark chocolate, and oh no, Joe opened the package of Nutter Butter wafers!!!

Lovely rainy day. It might save the neglected potatoes…
Neighbor and water expert will order a second tank for in case of wildfire, might save house not trees. Tank cost increased from $950 to $1200 between last order and this. Plywood, 2x4s, all building materials have gone sky high and water tanks are in such demand you’re happy to pay whatever if you can get ‘em.

Lisa “…"You're so selfish, and didn't even think about how this affects my life!" SMH! :laugh:
Heather 10 minutes notice? That would be just enough time to plan their demises… the linen would you share the link?
Welcome @klvb44 and Happy Birthday! Would you let us know what we should call you and your general locale? Hugs for your complete recovery from C-19.
Rori the new profile pic. (((hugs)))
Dgarlic can almost smell those Irish heirloom roses. Brava for your health triumphs!
Welcome @tammymccrady6278 ! Would you let us know what we should call you and your general locale?
Katla happy to hear all about your visit with DD and the grands, all but the grumpy tum. Hope you and your DH feel better soon.
Vicki ((hugs))
Welcome @hayds342 Sarah from Canterbury NZ! Con VERY grats on taking off those 30 lbs. Well done!
Julie hope you have some free time scheduled after those dense two days. Ah yes, now I see your Sunday overnight by the sea plans. Perfect!
Jenn 12km? Woot woot indeed!
Michele any hope of regular FaceTime with PJ? Would Denise accept a tablet just for PJ to use for bedtime reading with you? He could hold the book up to the screen and you could read the words for him? Sounds awkward but know you could figure something out.
Ginger 5 days, YES! You go gal.
Allie praying for your appointment Monday.

Tomorrow’s challenge will be to find a break in the rain during which to walk the dogs and sprinkle some fertilizer around the potatoes. Won’t even try to chop brush.

Lighter, lovelies!

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD 2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW

Kayne ~ Scroll up to the top of the page and highlight the star above the magnifying glass. It will turn yellow and keep your place.

Carol in GA

Done. Thanks Carol. I used to live in Clarkesville, Ga. Is that anywhere near you?

Morning peeps

Home again, home again, jiggety-jig... reasonably good response at the Farmer's Market, sold every baked good I brought, but none of the other items. So... that tells me what I need to be doing in the runup to the market the week before. Until we have veggies or canned items that I can sell, I'll stick with the baked items.

Onward and upward, my chickens.

Later,
Love,
Lisa

Did the WW Walking Kit DVD today then took a walk. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Yoga for Strength and Flexibility DVD.

Katla – so glad you’re enjoying the grandchildren

M – I totally agree that reading to babies is important. I used to read to my kids all the time. But what can I say? They’ll learn. Hey, I never thought of buying children’s books used. That I wouldn’t have a problem doing. So what if Denise and Pete don’t approve of used? I don’t have to tell them they’re used. I can just tell them they’re some books I had. Hey, I just thought of something. Shortly before we go to see them, I can take some books out of the library.

Lisa – I’ve always had a problem using yeast as the leavening. Probably because I never seemed to be able to get the milk at the proper temp. for the yeast. Mine was usually too cold or too warm. When I had a bread machine, I did use it. But that’s about the only time. Do you have to put this yeast in warm milk? I’m guessing that at the end of the farmer’s market, some farmers just don’t want to take things home with them so they’ll sell it to you cheaply. Does that happen?

Didn’t we used to have a member from Christ Church NZ?

Barbara – Our tablets can do facetime with PJ, but I highly doubt Denise would sit with PJ so that I could read a book to him. I’m sure they make “kid-proof” tablets. Now the question is how old does he have to be before he can use it himself? That’s probably a few years off. I think he’s old enough to do things like “touch the yellow circle” in a book, but Vince doesn’t think he has the attention span. We facetimed (Skype) with PJ once since he was born and that was on his first birthday (he’s now a little over 2), so I am not holding out any hope of facetime with him. To me, this is sad. They can find time to go to Pete’s mother’s house, they can find time to go down the shore, but they can’t find time to facetime with us. Oh well…that’s just something I have to live with

Allie – hoping all goes well for you Monday. Be sure to let us know

bananas – that video was so cute. Thanks for sharing

Vince needed distilled water so I went to WalMart and picked up not only his water but also a few other things

dgarlick – have you ever used a pill shooter when giving your cat pills? We have three cats and this is a god-send. Basically, it’s a syringe and you put the pill in the top of the syringe which is rubber. Then you put it in the cat’s mouth and push the plunger. The trick is to get the syringe far enough back in the throat and then the gag reflex takes over. Takes all of about 2 seconds to get the pill in the cat. We’ve found this to be so much easier than even liquids. It’s like this

https://www.amazon.com/Kathson-shooter-Medical-Silicone-Syringes/dp/B06XYMYYHG?ref_=ws_cp_eaac04440f54e3b782fd_p_2_t_p

Now I know that you can get them cheaper.

Lector at the church tonight then to the Green Room to see Steel Magnolias. Already have dinner ready to be microwaved

Michele NC

Picked Dan up snd dropped him off,i did a load of laundry and am listening to John Denver radio on Pandora,they are playing all sorts of great tunes,along with JD,Van Morrison,James Taylor,Eagles,Bee Gees,America.... very enjoyable

Exermom, checked with the vet and did not recommend the shooter and actually said not to worry about giving the cat the zyrtec because the drops are working their magic. Thank you for the heads up!!! {{HUGS}}

Debbie – those are some great prices, especially for the cherries. I’m waiting for them to go on sale around here. The best sale price I’ve found was $2.99/lb. I know they were about $1.89 last year, so maybe as the season goes on they’ll come down in price. I bought LOTS last year, pitted them and then froze them.

Went in the pool. It started raining but at least I got in some pool time

They were going to have the mahjongg online Monday but the one lady just said that she had to cancel her plans to go out of town so they can play at her house. I just sent an email to ask another of the ladies if we’re still going to have it online.

Dgarlick – your vet did not recommend the shooter???? Wonder why? Maybe he didn’t think it necessary since he said it didn’t matter if you gave the cat the pill or not. our vet was the person who gave it to us!

Lectored tonight. Looks like the priest skipped part of the mass. Oh well, no biggie. Also, they’re not going to have the mahjongg online Monday so looks like Vince and I can go to ceramics. I just can’t justify driving that distance for so few games when I can play online and do a lot more games. Off to the Green Room to see Steel Magnolias.

Michele NC