Handy Dandy Notebook, Anyone?
During our parent/teacher conference with Nate's teacher and his SLP (speech and language pathologist) last Thursday, we were told an amusing story. Apparently one day last week, Nathaniel pulled a chair over to some shelves on the wall desperately attempting to get something down. The teachers finally figured out he wanted this little spiral bound book of picture words. The SLP said she tried to get him to look at the pictures but that wasn't his intention. She asked us if he had a notebook similar to this at home that he played with. We told her no and almost at the same time she said, "he started asking for a crayon right after we gave him the notebook". Joe said it first "Blues Clues!" We went on to explain that Nathaniel LOVES the kids show, Blues Clues. And on the show, the character Steve carries around a "handy, dandy notebook" that he writes his clues in. Nate's never said anything about the notebook before so we were kind of surprised.
So over the weekend while we were out and about, we picked up some "handy, dandy notebooks". I have never seen Nate so excited. He immediately asked for a crayon and would hold it out in front of him like Steve does on Blues Clues. And then he tried to put the notebook in his back pocket. For those of you who've seen Blues Clues, you'll know exactly what I'm referring to. He's barely let the notebook out of his sight. And he remembers the episodes of Blues Clues that he's seen often, so he'll either ask us to help him draw some of those familiar clues or he'll attempt to draw them himself. He does quite well, as you'll see below.
So today after the girls went down for a nap, I pulled his notebook down with the crayon color of his choice and pulled out the camera. He loves to stand in front of the glass door on the entertainment center, so he can see himself as he holds the notebook out for all to see. Enjoy the photos!
So over the weekend while we were out and about, we picked up some "handy, dandy notebooks". I have never seen Nate so excited. He immediately asked for a crayon and would hold it out in front of him like Steve does on Blues Clues. And then he tried to put the notebook in his back pocket. For those of you who've seen Blues Clues, you'll know exactly what I'm referring to. He's barely let the notebook out of his sight. And he remembers the episodes of Blues Clues that he's seen often, so he'll either ask us to help him draw some of those familiar clues or he'll attempt to draw them himself. He does quite well, as you'll see below.
So today after the girls went down for a nap, I pulled his notebook down with the crayon color of his choice and pulled out the camera. He loves to stand in front of the glass door on the entertainment center, so he can see himself as he holds the notebook out for all to see. Enjoy the photos!
Here he is in front of the entertainment center door showing off his "handy, andy otebook" as he calls it!
His drawing of eye glasses from the treasure hunt episode!
Just looking handsome here!
Another handsome shot!
Here he is drawing glasses from one of the episodes! Contrary to this photo, he's right handed!
Nate thoroughly enjoying his notebook!
Holding his notebook out for all to see!
Intently drawing his clues!
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