Creativity and learning

For fun indoor activities like reading and writing, I keep a pink basket in our living room filled with supplies. Beli knows she can find puzzles, crayons, construction paper and some of her favorite books. One of them is this fun poetic book titled, How does Antuntun live?

Now that she is 27 months old I have noticed she is more interested in 'reading'. Before she would turn the pages and tear some in the process and not really paid attention to the characters in the books. But now, when hubby reads to her, Beli pays attention and wants to know what Antuntun, the main character is doing.

She also likes the Dora book, she mimics the action of Dora and the monkey by putting her hands on her face and saying 'I know."

This is also a fun book about a little girl named Ana, this is Beli's favorite page because the policeman is saying, "STOP." She knows this word very well because everyday when we leave the apartment and exit to the parking garage to access our car we say, "Beli stop, are there cars? look to your left now to your right." She thinks it's fun to stretch out her hands and scream "STOP!"

Coloring at grandma and grandpa's home with her frog and puppy dog. Hmmm, I just noticed she doesn't have any medos nearby.

And when Beli is not writing or coloring she loves helping out in the kitchen. A few days ago, I tried, for the second time in my life, to make flour tortillas. I gave her some dough and she was entertained for at least half an hour. She made circle and star shaped tortillas while I worked on stretching out my irregular round tortillas. Here she is showing off Mommy's not so round tortilla. I think after my 10th try I should have the technique just right.

As a new parent I'm loving this new stage of her life, who knew that coloring would teach her the concept of sharing or that reading Dora's bedtime wishes would help with expressing her emotions.

Activities

Yesterday was a busy day! Woke up at 6:30am courtesy of my little one and went to sleep at 11:30pm. As I was in bed trying to fall asleep I couldn't tell if all the activities we did were actually from that day or the day before. Yes a long day! The morning began with a cold breeze. It felt as if winter is approaching even for sunny Croatia! You should know it hardly, if ever snows in Split. Back to our busy day.......
We met "Ya-YO" or Laura Isabela's playdate at her home and look she has her own little house! I think this is a wonderul idea! Her grandma made it out of a cardboard box.

They play quite well and helps Isabela socialize with other children.

Then went home and made lunch then Nap time. This is usually the time when I can check email etc..
Then went to the bookstore Profil and I found the book I was looking for!
Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zaffon! It is a must read in my opinion. I also purchased a children's book for Isabela.

Then we dropped little one at grandparents, then Hubby and I went to the movies and saw, I hate Valentines. Yes movie releases are a little behind here in Split. Not as funny as My life In Ruins but an ok romantic comedy.

Then back to grandparents to pick our little one and guess what? She was still awake, that little booger, at 11pm!!!!!! I just hope she will sleep in late tomorrow......