I'm looking forward to spring time with more nice weather to get outside with the kids. It helps that they both love it. Almost as much as they love each other.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Looking forward to spring
I'm looking forward to spring time with more nice weather to get outside with the kids. It helps that they both love it. Almost as much as they love each other.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Birthday party season
As young adults there is a definite "wedding season" every year. I didn't know this, but as kids there is a "birthday party season". We get more than enough invitations so we don't crash any.
Saturday was a rare day when Samantha had to work and Mac had 2 parties to go to. On one hand, this put a lot on my plate, but on the other hand, I was glad to have something to do.
We started the day with baths for both kids. Mac felt it was important to "shave" for the big day. Maggie loves to stand up by the tub and watch Mac play.
Party #1 was at the zoo here in Athens.
Maggie was less than impressed with the outdoor portion of the party.
However, she was very interested in the pizza and cake. I learned a valuable lesson: finish feeding Maggie BEFORE unstrapping her.
Thankfully, all 3 of us were able to take naps when we got home so we were well rested for party #2. This party was at a local gymnastics center. Basically they open the gym and let the kids run free.
Maggie conquers the menacing foam ramp.
From her vantage point, she's able to watch Mac swing from the bar into the foam pit.
She also watches him jump off the vault into the foam pit. I was really excited and proud to see him do this because he did it all by himself. I thought I'd have to talk him into trying it. Turns out, he loved it and it was hard tearing him away from this. I was only mildly jealous that I couldn't give it a try.
Maggie couldn't let all the big kids enjoy the foam pit without joining in.
She also wowed everyone there with her impressive strength. I'm holding her in this picture, but she managed to hang on even when I let go.
Maggie also LOVED when we bounced on the trampoline. I wanted more pictures of Mac, like when he touched the snake and rat at the zoo, but holding one wiggly child while trying to capture action shots doesn't work well at all.
I will say that he was AWESOME all day, helping me with things for Maggie, feeding himself, going to the bathroom by himself, listening, and taking a great nap. He makes it possible to take both kids out by myself
Saturday was a rare day when Samantha had to work and Mac had 2 parties to go to. On one hand, this put a lot on my plate, but on the other hand, I was glad to have something to do.
We started the day with baths for both kids. Mac felt it was important to "shave" for the big day. Maggie loves to stand up by the tub and watch Mac play.
Party #1 was at the zoo here in Athens.
Maggie was less than impressed with the outdoor portion of the party.
However, she was very interested in the pizza and cake. I learned a valuable lesson: finish feeding Maggie BEFORE unstrapping her.
Thankfully, all 3 of us were able to take naps when we got home so we were well rested for party #2. This party was at a local gymnastics center. Basically they open the gym and let the kids run free.
Maggie conquers the menacing foam ramp.
From her vantage point, she's able to watch Mac swing from the bar into the foam pit.
She also watches him jump off the vault into the foam pit. I was really excited and proud to see him do this because he did it all by himself. I thought I'd have to talk him into trying it. Turns out, he loved it and it was hard tearing him away from this. I was only mildly jealous that I couldn't give it a try.
Maggie couldn't let all the big kids enjoy the foam pit without joining in.
She also wowed everyone there with her impressive strength. I'm holding her in this picture, but she managed to hang on even when I let go.
Maggie also LOVED when we bounced on the trampoline. I wanted more pictures of Mac, like when he touched the snake and rat at the zoo, but holding one wiggly child while trying to capture action shots doesn't work well at all.
I will say that he was AWESOME all day, helping me with things for Maggie, feeding himself, going to the bathroom by himself, listening, and taking a great nap. He makes it possible to take both kids out by myself
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Weekend fun
At first the helmet seemed to make catching more difficult, then he figured out how to use it to his advantage.
Maggie only recently started sitting herself up and now she is already pulling up on things. She loves to stand at the table and play music.
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Maggie only recently started sitting herself up and now she is already pulling up on things. She loves to stand at the table and play music.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Creativity
A few photos of things Mac did today for fun.
The two vehicles are tied together with the dump truck pulling the gator like a trailer.
Mac said he was decorating his room like Thomas the train.
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The two vehicles are tied together with the dump truck pulling the gator like a trailer.
Mac said he was decorating his room like Thomas the train.
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