Dear Parents,
As you know my daycare business is closing so I can spend more time with my daughter. Mariah's parents have been looking for alternate care for her for a while. I think they have found a good one. She will be leaving us on March 3rd. The new place has a preschool curriculumn and more. She should do well there, but we will miss her. Good luck Mariah!
Because we are getting ready to close the daycare business, you will start to see things rearranged and redecorated around the house. We will try to do this with the least amount of impact as possible on the children still in our care. We will however be having a final sale of all remaining daycare equipment Memorial Day weekend. Please e-mail me for more details.
The calendar page has been updated. There are some early pick up days you all need to be aware of. There may be some upcoming closures on days when I drive for possible field trips or go to help out at Rebecca's school. I will try to give you as much notice as possable.
Although it will be great to have more time to spend with Rebecca, I will miss all of you. Your children have been a great joy to have in my care. Our children are our world's most precious commodity. We should treat them with extreme care and respect. I have tried to do this with your children. I hope I have been successful. Please keep in touch.
Sincerely,
The Ahrens Family
Web Sites Of The Month
I love Jan Brett's site so much, I am leaving her on here again this month.
Jan Brett's Home Page
The Author of the kids' favorite book "The Mitten" has a home page. It has loads of free downloads, including coloring pages. What a great site!
Working Mother's Magazine Home Page
The publishers of the magazine have a great site with loads of information about mothering, parenting and kids.
The Snap.com Arts And Crafts Page
Lots of craft ideas to do with your kids.
The Create A Coloring Book Page
Great coloring books pages.
Use these direct links to two of my favorite online shopping sites for things for kids.
Rebecca: She can't wait for Mommy to spend more
time with her. She is already planning our activities together.
Genny: She is doing really well at St. Tmothy's. She loves going to school there and is looking forward to seeing her cousins in Oregon this summer.
Mariah: She is leaving our care for a great place with lots of learning activities for her. She is a smart little girl and this is exactly what she needs. I know she will do well there.
Anna: She has started to really be a great help to me. She tries very hard to help Auntie with Mariah and with chores. Great Job!
Birthdays and Holidays
February 14th: Valentine's Day
March 3rd: Mariah's Last Day
March 8th: Ash Wednesday/Daycare Closed Until 1pm
March 17th: St. Patrick's Day
March 25th: Genny's Birthday
April 14th: Daycare Closed Until 1pm
June 9th: Daycare Closed Until 1pm
