Uh oh

You turn your back for one minute. Literally one minute. It's a good thing she is cute.

More snow day fun

Snow days mean we have time to do fun things with hair- like loops.

William and Amelia also took full advantage of the time to play together as well! They played and played! It was so fun...until the fighting started.

These two are great friends. They do everything together when they are both home. This year has been a challenge for them to adjust to William being in school for full days. Both kids miss each other, although I don't think you will get them to admit it.

Snow day (s)

We had snow last week which meant no school for the kids and mama. It is HARD to get everyone outside with a baby! But, we did it! I put Gemma in her carrier with her snowsuit on and then zipped her inside my coat. It worked, but was pretty awkward for shoveling, digging, sledding or seeing my feet. The kids enjoyed lots of time outside and playing in the snow. By lots of time I mean about 12 minutes. And it takes at least 20 minutes to get everyone snow pants, mittens, hats, boots...uh oh...potty...etc.

Honey do

You can add this to the list:

Reinforce toilet paper holder to hold the weight of a small child while they are brushing their teeth.

Although, no hurry. We aren't using the toilet paper holder right now because Gemma can empty the roll in less than 10 seconds. Gleefully.

2/24

Last night, John sent me this picture. It isnt a great shot as it looks like she is holding the little table. However, she not holding anything- except her purse. Gemma has been standing for longer and longer periods of time without really realizing. Last night, she stood (with purse in hand no less) for close to a minute before sitting. She is getting more and more confident with the standing.

Uh oh

I know these pictures don't look like much, but here is Gemma trying to climb up on the bed frame to get to Amelia. She lifted her leg, gave a big grunt, and tried several times to heft herself up on the bed. Adorable. And yet, am quite thankful she isn't able to scale the furniture yet.

*the big kids have been using the bed frame to play on a lot as Gemma can't (yet) get there and it isn't being currently used.

Valentines cards

I was late getting some family valentines out. As usual, I was organized, had a plan, had the stuff to do it, and then couldn't get it together in order to actually get them out.

The kids sat down to help me on Monday's holiday from school and William helped me sign Gemma's name. Complete with little hearts on the m's.

I sure do love that boy.