What's so funny? All I said was, "Peek-a-boo!" while popping out from under a mound of pillows. This game elicited squealing, giggling and some hardy laughs for more than 20 minutes!
"Experts say a well-developed sense of humor can boost a person's immune system, contribute to a more optimistic outlook on life, and increase self-esteem."
Jude and I are finding lots of times to laugh, whether it's pushing him in his cardboard box around his room, playing with Jude's Jack-in-the box or giving him surprised looks when my hat falls off of my head.
"What's more, research shows that a sense of humor is learned, not inherited. "
Well, we are having a great time learning how to have a sense of humor. Fortunately, his parents love to laugh and have always shared this with Jude, so I have no doubt that this little honey will end up with a considerably boosted immune system!
Keep 'em smiling,
Bubbie and Jude
P.S. What makes your grandkids laugh?
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Tree houses aren't what they used to be. For one, they used to sit in trees! Hence the name, "tree house!" As a kid, I used to envy those who had large back yards, filled with trees where someone always managed to build a make-shift tree house. We would pile all of our good junk in them, and spend hours of our days playing, eating, and dreaming from inside their wooden walls! Today, you're more than likely to find a tree house in the middle of a park, within the playground equipment, overlooking a street with cars. Loses a little something in the translation, but it stills remains a special place to hide, play peek-a-boo, and pretend!
Best regards,
Bubbie
P.S. Fill us in on some wonderful memories from your childhood experiences in treehouses.
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What can be more fun than opening and closing a door? For a toddler, this activity means making loud noises and playing peek-a-boo! For me, it means catching fingers and toes, accompanied by loud cries! Trying to discourage Jude from this game, I place my foot in the door opening without Jude noticing, and tell him the door is broken. He doesn't buy it, so I toss a plush toy over his head and into the next room shouting, "Go get it!" The dog thinks it's for him, pushes past us, and fetches! I then turn on a Raffi CD, sweep Jude off his feet, and we dance and sing our way through three songs. Who knew opening and closing a door could be so exhausting!
Bye for now,
Bubbie and Jude
P.S. What do your grandkids enjoy opening and closing?
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