There are certain perks to having a schedule that rotates. Every other week, I close the center and work 9:30-6:30. Those days have their challenges because I get home later and can sometimes feel rushed in the end of the day routines. But they're also amazing because we get extra time in the morning in which I can sip coffee, stare at my kid, and occasionally find things to keep her busy. Last year, I cut a bunch of tissue paper into squares and let her take on the job of putting them onto Contact Paper that I had taped to the fridge. This year, she was more than willing to do the cutting. I gave her these scissors and some construction paper and let her get to work. A crafty Charlie is a happy Charlie :) She got it from her Mama Then, it was time to find shoes and head to school. Just a nice little project for two crafty gals this morning -- and an awesome fine motor skills practice for her! One of my goals t...
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