First FHE of 2015

This year Dallas and I decided we would have themes for each month. We would use these themes for FHE and other activities. Shortly before the new year began, we brainstormed a list of 12 themes for the 12 months. Here they are in order: Baby, Reading, Math, Food, Sports, Outdoors, Spanish, Writing, Art, Political, Music, Christmas. We then decided who would be charge of each month. I am currently in charge of this month, which is all about baby. :)

For baby month Dallas suggested I do things like teach how to change diapers. We kind of hoped baby would be here for our first FHE or that our FHE activity would be having baby. But that didn't happen. So instead, we had a little workshop. I used good ole' WikiHow to remind us of a few baby basics. We practiced proper holding techniques, along with bathing, diapering, and swaddling. Since baby wasn't here we borrowed one of her doll's and practiced on her. Dallas did a great job holding baby and we went and found a diaper and some wipes to practice perfect diapering. We also made sure we knew where all of baby's bathing gear was located.

As we came to the end of our workshop, I confessed that I didn't think I knew how to properly swaddle a baby, so we would have to learn that from someone else. Dallas decided that wasn't an excuse and we would learn the skills right then. Thanks to good ole' youtube, he is now a master. :)

Follow the pictures clockwise and you'll see Dallas see swaddle the baby :) 

We are thinking we might make some badges for each month. You know, similar to what scouts would receive. That way by the end of the year we can be experts in these twelve areas. We'll let you know how that goes. Until next time!