Big boy

William can tie his own shoes! 3/1/13!

He is so proud and happy- although you'll need to plan an extra 10 minutes before departing because he isn't speedy yet.

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Like an elephant

I was hustling this morning - trying to get everyone moving for the day. While talking with William and Amelia, I was in the process of changing Gemma's diaper. Luckily, William was in a very helpful mood and ran to the other side of the house to get me another diaper.

When he came back:

William: wow mom! Now Grandma isn't the only one who broke a diaper! You broke one too!

This kid remembers everything except where he left his shoes. Poor grandma broke 1 diaper when he was 2 or so. It made such an impression, he has never allowed her to forget it.

Busy busy

We overslept this morning. By a lot. Largely because Gemma was up a good portion of the night. When I got everyone up, we were 14 minutes from bus time. Not going to make it. Nothing like a scramble to make your Monday morning. Here is the run down:

Race around and get everyone ready for the day, breakfast, teeth brushed, clean clothes, shoes, jacket, etc
Drop William off at school
Target run for birthday card, Chapstick and browsing.
School district early childhood teacher meeting for Gemma at 10 (ummmm...that would be during nap time)
Feed Gemma
Get Gemma down for a nap.
Reschedule appointments x2 (dentist)
Make dr appointment for Gemma for an ear check. The gut tells me something is wrong.
Upload work documents for class tonight
Work out 35 minutes
Shower
Make lunch/pack lunches for tomorrow
Eat lunch.
Feeds Gemma
Clean bathroom
Take Gemma to dr apt
Gemma has a big ear infection
Pharmacy for meds
Home to feed Gemma
Clean another bathroom
William off the bus
John comes home
.review backpack
Do homework activity with William
Help John prep dinner
Eat with the family
Race off to work
Drop off paperwork at school office
Return call to grandma on new batcar phone
Kiss big kids
Fees Gemma
Collapse onto couch because tomorrow it all starts over again!


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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.