Nothing especially exciting to report, and although I know funny things have happened, I cannot recall a single one. But I'm cleaning out my camera's memory card and wanted to show some snapshots from the last few days:
The twins first time painting with paintbrushes!
We had a special project (not pictured so as to remain a surprise) that required brushes.
They were so excited when I showed them the brushes that they raced upstairs!
They definitely enjoyed trying something different!
The moms' group had this week's playgroup at our house (since we had just moved our outdoor toys inside). Imagine 10 kids (between the ages 3 months and almost 4), 4 moms, and all of the ensuing chaos :) It was a blast! Oddly, the only pictures I got of the twins were of them with E. Oh, well, she's a BFF so that's ok :)
What is this white powdery stuff with which my children are playing (and with which they are completely covered)? Glitter!
We had another poject that called for some glittering, and I thought "it would be less messy for me to do it, but way more fun for the twins to." They had a blast, but the mess was significant (and somehow carried over to the kitchen, living room, and basement...).
Finally...my little man has discovered a new ability. He can, in the wink of an eye, climb up into his booster seat. The last few meals he has used this nifty trick to let me know when he was ready to eat (and I was apparently moving too slow). This morning he used this trick in a different way that was not so nifty. He raced up the stairs for lunch, and by the time Allie and I caught up I found him like this:
The naughty little man had pushed his booster seat over to the wall, climbed up, and was turning the light on and off. Mama had a whole new realm of mischief to keep me on my toes! And now a whole new level, that was once out of reach, that now needs to be babyproofed!
9 comments:
Hi,
It looks like they will both be artistic, and crafty. (I mean crafty in a creative way.) That is a good thing. You put so much time into teaching them, and letting them experience new things. Way to go.
love
aunt darleen
Luv it ...NANA
I LOVE Allie's bushy curly hair in one photo!! I was always in such a rush to teach our little guys new things and sometimes that just sparked their imaginations to expand it on their own--not always a good thing! Their eyes are ALWAYS open watching what the parents are doing (like plugging things in!) Your life is going to get more interesting by the day!!! Life is good ! Grandma
Oh Ryan be careful with your climbing. Love your and Alethea's Art work and especially your card you sent us. Have it on my dinning room door. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. with love, Gigi
We are so behind! Morgan just painted with fingerpaints for the first time yesterday!
Lauren, you're not behind at all! Painting is a natural activity for me because we used to do it with the residents. I was taught how to adapt it for even our lowest functioning (using food products for when they eat it, etc.), so it was one of the first "activities" I felt really confident doing with the twins. I KNOW you have things you do with Morgan that I haven't thought of! Each parent has some things that come natural that makes other parents panic that they are behind :) My activities experience makes me much more in tune to arts & crafts :)
Kim, you are always so sweet to see the truth about things and encourage others. I love that about you. You remind others that everyone is best at something and each can do things their way. Love and hugs, Grandma
Thanks for the encouragement, Kim! Really, I'm just pouring out my mommy insecurity and guilt. Arts and crafts is one of those things I WANT to do, but can't seem to make happen. I loved doing crafts as a kid and I want to pass that along to Morgan, but haven't been very productive in that arena yet. Our finger-painting session went well the other day, though, so there is hope for the future. :)
Mommy guilt is so powerful, and it catches me at unexpected moments, so I totally understand. I constantly have to remind myself that I'm a good mom, despite my insecurities. Now that I know the power of mommy guilt, I try to never miss an opportunity to encourage other moms. Even from far away, I KNOW you are a fabulous mom, and Morgan is lucky to have you! And there is plenty of time to share your love of arts & crafts :)
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