Montecito

Logan has been at Montecito pre-school for over a month now. I was originally worried that it would be a big transition for him from Google's Children's Center, but little fella adjusted in no time!

In the last couple of weeks Logan has been really into making his own picture books. Everyday he comes home from school with a new book. It usually has a few stamps, stickers (lately has been fall themed) and colored pages.  We would make up stories as we read them together.

He has also become more interested in writing letters. Earlier today he asked how to spell "James" so he can make a drawing of Daddy!

Painting

Logan has never been as interested in painting, so I have to get creative in order to get him to draw/paint.  Last weekend Logan came up the idea of drawing STAR WARS logo, so I made a stencil for him and he covered it with watercolor. 

"Baby human"

Logan has a very strong sense of identity that his role is being the baby of the family.  He loves seeing baby animals in books / movies.  After watching "March of the Penguins", he pretended to be a baby penguin for months and would hide under a blanket and jump out of his "egg".  He has cycled through being a baby seal / dog / bird / panda / turtle, and come full circle to be a "baby human".

I'm partly to blame since I'm always telling him "don't grow up Logan, stay a baby forever".  Now he has this fear of growing up.  He has even claimed he's going to stop eating so he doesn't grow any bigger!

1st dental visit

Logan's first dental visit (with Dr.Lee) and little guy did great!  (The TV in the ceiling helped quite a bit too).

Experiencing rain

After 2 consecutive years of drought, California got some much needed rain this winter.  Logan loves putting on his rain gear and looking for puddles to step in, since it's such a rare occasion!

Logan Downunder!

Some highlights for Logan from our New Zealand + Australia trip.

1. We took Air New Zealand throughout the trip and Logan really enjoyed the flying experience.  There were enough kids shows on the personalized entertainment console to keep him amused, he loved the food but the candy before landing will be what he remembers to most :)

2. Seeing real kiwi birds run around in simulated moon light in a kiwi house in Rotorua, NZ.  Couldn't take any photos of the real kiwis so photoshop will have to do:

3. Meeting all his cousins for the first time.  Logan got quite spoiled being the youngest:

4. Visiting the iconic Sky Tower of Auckland.


5. Given a special tour of Auckland Waste Management site for hazardous chemicals where uncle Daniel is a site manager.  Logan got to see all sorts of machinery at work:



6. Watched a kids' show at the Sydney Opera House... and falling asleep half way through!

7. Enjoying a croissant for breakfast in the mornings, and "fluffy/babycino" at coffee shops.

8. Climbing structures at various parks and playground.

9. Seeing a 4-week old baby tiger sleep peacefully next to his care taker.

10. Logan got a "baby tiger" of his own afterwards and that became his favorite toy for the rest of the trip.

11. Celebrating 3rd birthday with extended family:

12. Enjoying playing with sand on the beaches in Surfer's Paradise:

"Let's hide"

Logan's bedtime routine consists of reading a book, have a drink of water, and hiding!  He feel most secure with a blanket/duvet over his head.  Doesn't matter how hot it is he will still want to be covered from head to toe before he falls asleep.  Interestingly once he's asleep, he kicks his blankets off and often stays that way through out the night.  For me, the best way to know he's ready to go to bed is when he says "let's hide Mommy!"