Some days are better than others, weather-wise, so we take advantage of the sunshine. Bundling up and heading out, we try to walk with Drake and then get a few swings in before the wind makes us come back inside and thaw out.
"Look, mama, no hands!"
My little girl has become a big girl before my eyes. She is learning new tricks on the swingset and many of her inhibitions from last year are no longer there. She is confident in her footing and can swing as high as I can. She still loves a good push though, don't get me wrong!
Jack loves to mess with Kate. Actually, he loves to mess with anyone that is within reach. All we have to do is lay down on the floor and he is ready to roll all over us. It doesn't last long and he soon goes about his way, but he just wants to make contact.
Jack is a snacker. That is how he takes his meals -- 10 a day. Sometimes, eating Goldfish gets tiring. Notice the one in his right hand.
We are working Jack holding his own bottle. Though he should be off bottles now, he will not do a sippy cup and I don't currently have the effort to fight it. Maybe that is because I am 40, maybe it is because I know it will happen one day. I don't care.
Jack helps make lattes, too.
"Out of my window looking in the driveway, I can see the animals begging to come in." Something like Barges, maybe?
Silly girl playing with Silly Putty.
A body to love.
Again...another snow shower. Kate wanted to play. It wasn't sticking, and Drake was glad to have a ball-thrower.
Jack continued ransacking the kitchen while Kate was outside. Didn't miss a beat.
Three days later, this was the morning. Nice weather, and some time outside. Matt was giving my bike a test ride with Jack. Jack wasn't sure what to think, but I think he will be ok with a few more trips.
An action shot of Drake chasing his ball.
Kate took the time outside to enjoy her bubbles.
Jack suckered Mom into letting him play on her iPhone. He knows to move his fingers around and he is able to switch screens, but soon after, it goes in his mouth so he cannot use it on his own. Yet.
Jack also grunted that he wanted some of her Diet Coke.
On Wednesdays, I like to pick Kate up at school and have "girl time" before we pick Jack up from the sitter. Sometimes we have to go to the Grocery or a couple of other errands, but most of the time, we are able to "chat" about her day and what is going on. It is sweeter when we can get Frozen Yogurt, of course!
The weekend of my birthday brought about some really nice weather, so we took advantage of it and headed to the fun park with some of Kate's friends. First we took a walk with Drake, so he could get out. Such a nice thing, and so nice to know this will be our summer plans.
Matt threw a surprise party for me with my mom. It was a great time, and I really appreciate his doing this. When we got home, Kate was still awake (surprise) and she helped me open my gifts and decided to wear my hat, too.
The next morning, Kate and I went to Waffle House for a girl breakfast. Actually Matt had already eaten and I was too lazy to make waffles.
AND the next day, which was my real birthday, we went to Waffle House again. Kate had her magic wand in her purse (duh) and she was casting a spell on Matt.
During our trip to the pulmonologist, we saw the Easter bunny. I can't believe how old my kids are. And how good they are with all things holiday.
Kate has recently enjoyed her hair straight. And the bangs? She did those herself. After asking why she cut them, she told me because they were hanging out of her tiara. What could I say then?
The Naked Chef is still cooking up fun in Kate's pink kitchen. I have to tighten the screws weekly as he likes to slam the doors on the cabinets. Total boy. I am not even worried that it is a pink kitchen.
Yep...hot stuff. Great hair.
The crop sprayer came by and Kate wanted to sit in it.
Sweet boys.
And then THIS. MORE SNOW. Is it spring yet??????
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