More Good Times With Grandparents

My kids love their grandparents-and I love it that they love them! It is truly one of my great pleasures as a parent to watch my children enjoy their extended families.

Bowling

We went bowling with the kids for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Quite honestly, I had my doubts---something just seemed wrong about giving Elliot a big, heavy ball and telling him to throw it, but minor mishaps aside, we had a great time. Since Grandma Mimi and Gramps came into town for a long weekend, we decided to go bowling again.

First of all, I'm not at all sure if posting a picture of my mother-in-law after she wiped out on the lane is in good taste; however, it was very funny and she had a good sense of humor about it too! Elliot loved it when Grandma Mimi fell, shouting 'Funny Grandma Mimi, funny Grandma Mimi'.

When bowling with a three year old and a two year old, a lot of time is spent watching the ball roll, roll and slowly roll some more down the lane. The kids are really cute and patiently watch the ball each and every time.

After bowling we had lunch at Johny Rockets---cute hats but unbelievably slow service-thank goodness the kids were wonderful and so patient (more patient than the adults!).

And I'm Back!

I feel good. Really, really good. I feel like my regular self for the first time since Louisa was born. I'm truly enjoying all three of my children and feel like everything is more or less under control (might as well enjoy this feeling while it lasts!). I'm in a good groove with the kids and life is busy but manageable. I'm working out regularly and can fit in all of my 'old' clothes. I even have had a couple nights of decent sleep! Things are going so smoothly that I have started reading a book--now, that's amazing.

In other news.....Laney confuses 'marshmallows' with 'mushrooms'--now, there's something that she needs to get straightened out---big difference, big, big difference. Tonite, she was sipping hot chocolate and asked for a spoon to 'get the mushrooms'.

I overheard Laney telling Elliot that he didn't have 'good nursing breasts'. Interesting....!

Elliot has finally started to watch a little tv. Finally. And I'll admit, it makes my life easier that he will actually sit with Laney for 20 minutes and watch a show while I make dinner.

Elliot has started to blame things on Louisa---he'll run up to me and very seriously tell me that Louisa took one of his trains or pinched him! Laney finds this hilarious.

Elliot's a pretty funny little guy right now. He's often running around half (or completely) naked (he can take off all of his clothes-and I've kind of given up on re-dressing him over and over----he does use the potty when he's naked-so at least he's getting some 'practice'). And he's become quite the little lobbyist---when it's bedtime, he'll argue that he took a 'good, good nap'.

Stamps

Grandma B and Pepah bought the kids a stamping set for Christmas, and it's been a big hit! Laney loves anything arts-and-crafts, and just recently Elliot has started to really enjoy playing with playdough, markers and paints for a significant period of time.

Of course, Laney and Elliot have different styles!-Laney is super diligent and intent, mixing different colors of paint to make new colors. -Elliot liked the actual 'stamping' part the most--stamping, stamping, stamping every inch of the paper.

Four Month Well Baby Visit

Weezy had her four month well baby visit today. She is:

11 pounds (less than the 3rd percentile)
24 inches (26th percentile)

Happy, healthy and growing---we couldn't ask for more!

Basket Of Love

These two have become the best of buddies-I love it. Yes, there is the daily fighting and random acts of violence (biting, hitting, kicking!), but more than anything, they're best friends. They play together for the majority of the day, laughing and giggling away. They snuggle right next to each other on the couch when they watch tv, sharing a blanket. They look out for each other. I can't imagine one without the other.

Four Months!

Little Louisa is now four months old. Laney asked me if Louisa is still 'new', or if we need a new baby. Yup, still pretty new but getting bigger every day. She's a happy and mellow baby--loves her big brother and big sister. Oh, and she definitely loves me the most (as she should!). She loves kisses on her neck and to hold onto our fingers. I could hold her forever. If I could freeze time, I would-I love this age-so alert, aware and learning something new everyday.