I think we own every washable Crayola art product: markers, crayons, paints, pencils…
They sure make my mommy duties more enjoyable.
Speaking of color, our baby Lars is starting to show us his true color.
Love it!
I just got a new camera lens.
I know, I’m totally spoiled.
I think I love it.
Unfortunately there’s hardly enough time in my day to play with it.
These are a few of my first photos.
So random… but it’s fun :)
I am so glad that Miles has a brother.
Luke and I come from families with lots of boys (he’s lucky enough to also have a sister). I can’t imagine life without boys. I have always wanted to find a brother for Miles.
I love, love, love my girls and am so grateful they have each other for sisters, but I don’t have a sister, so I don’t know what I’m missing out on. Masie and Lyla love their big brother who will hopefully be their big protector, and they are fortunate to also have a baby brother who they can mother a little.
I can’t imagine a world without my brothers.
Miles and Lars played in our bed early this morning. Miles is starting to show more interest in Lars now that our baby is smiling, laughing, and reaching out to grab faces. Miles talks about the day when he’ll teach Lars about trucks and airplanes, how to swim, and how to eat his food without spilling.
Love my boys.
The trick is not to laugh.
Masie played this “trick” on me all day.
Miles and Masie were going at it for 10 minutes before I started filming.
My kids love watching the cartoon
This morning they’d seen Caillou learn to do magic tricks like hide a penny in one hand and see it appear behind someone’s ear. If you know me, you know I don’t let the kids watch much TV. I like this show though because it’s about a 4 year old boy who usually treats his younger sister with respect. It’s VERY G-rated. I’ve also gotten a little parenting advice as I’ve seen how patient Caillou’s parents can be :)
We had an eventful weekend at home.
High!
Boxes! For jumping off and climbing into.
Low.
My back is out again. Ugh. What’s the cause?? My beautiful babies. I’m trying to lie low for a few days.
High!
Masie’s new bed!
This is Masie “sleeping.”
She has done awesome in her big girl bed. She’s mischief but she knows when she needs her sleep. She’s successfully stayed in bed for 4 nights ands 3 naptimes. I hate to jinx myself, but I think we’re golden.
Low.
Lars isn’t feeling well because of a head cold in addition to his 2 month vaccines.
High!
Pool party and BBQ with family.
Low… ok, it’s probably a High!
Lyla is climbing! She thinks she’s hot stuff when she climbs up the entertainment area.
My house is just a little quieter.
Miles started preschool this week.
He leaves us three mornings a week.
Gulp.
I’m grateful that I’m occupied by my other three while he’s away otherwise I might get upset.
This will be a great transition for him because next year he’ll be in all day kindergarten.
(For those that follow my blog, you might remember that last year I posted first day of preschool photos.
He only attended that school for a few weeks and then I pulled him out. So we’re not counting it.)
