Monday Morning Humor

Don't Cry 

A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three year old girl in her basket. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies and her mother told her no. The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss, and the mother said quietly, "Now Monica, we just have half of the aisles left to go through; don't be upset. It won't be long."

Soon they came to the candy aisle, and the little girl began to shout for candy. And when told she couldn't have any, began to cry. The mother said, "There, there, Monica, don't cry--only two more aisles to go, and then we'll be checking out."

When they got to the check-out stand, the little girl immediately began to clamor for gum and went into a terrible tantrum upon discovering there'd be no gum purchased. The mother patiently said, "Monica, we'll be through this check out stand in 5 minutes and then you can go home and have a nice nap."

The man followed them out to the parking lot and stopped the woman to compliment her. "I couldn't help noticing how patient you were with little Monica," he began.

Whereupon the mother said, "I'm Monica -- my little girl's name is Tammy."

from   http://www.preschooleducation.com/phumor.shtml

Courtyard Garden Dedication

On Wednesday, October 6 we held a dedication for our courtyard garden that was created in memory of Louene Black. Louene was the founder of Great Escape. In recent years, Lounene's husband, "Grandpa Dale", often visited Great Escape and enjoyed being with the children. Both have now passed, but we want them to be remembered. Starting in the Spring, the Great Escape kids will be planting flowers in the garden. Here are some pictures of the dedication.

Louene & Dale Black's Family

Separation Anxiety

Some of you are still experiencing problems with your child crying when you drop them off at Great Escape. This separation anxiety is actually very common, even though it is very tough on moms and dads. Here are some links to articles on separation anxiety and some ways to deal with it.


Separation Anxiety: 15 Ways to Ease Your Child's Fears


Mommy, Don't Go! Handling Separation Anxiety


Separation Anxiety in Children - Easing Separation Anxiety Disorder


Please let us know if you have concerns about your child's separation anxiety.

Fire Safety Week

October 4-7 is Fire Safety Week at Great Escape. The theme all week is Fire Safety, the color red, the octagon shape and "911". No fire safety week would be complete without a visit from the Fire Department. Littleton Fire Station #12 visited on Monday and Littleton Fire Station #11 visited on Tuesday. Big thanks to both departments for coming out. Here are a few scenes of our great visit!

21 Halloween Costumes Made by Real Moms

Need some creative ideas for Halloween costumes this year? Take a look at these great ideas:
21 Halloween Costumes Made by Real Moms

Donuts for Dads

On September 22 & 23 the preschool classes celebrated the letter "D" and dads with Donuts for Dads. Some dedicated dads are always the ones that bring their kids to Great Escape. Others came to visit for the first time. Dads, Grandpas, Moms and Grandmas all enjoyed a donut and juice with their kids. Some even stayed and played with the kids. Take a look.

First Week of a New School Year

Great Escape opened it's doors with a flourish on Tuesday (September 7th). Parents of the older children were expressing the "it's finally here" sentiment, while parents bringing children for the first time were a bit tearing and leering of leaving their child. Some tears were shed by the children as well, mostly in the Bunnies and Lambs classroom. The teachers took advantage of any spare arms to comfort the children. The transition will take longer and be harder for some than others, but in a few weeks no one will remember. It will all be laughter and fun. Here are some pictures taken during the first week at Great Escape.

 

The Ponies

The Bunnies

The Penguins

The Red Dinos

The Yellow Dinos

The Teddy Bears

The Lambs