Sometimes one drink just isn’t enough.
Month: September 2015
Teague has no problem playing with Kaitlyn. Sometimes they play his games – like Rescue bots. Sometimes they play her games – like babies. I do like that he made sure his baby got a monster truck.
We found a home for Wade’s vending machine in the playroom – right next to my computer…
She’ll try to feed her baby about two seconds and then give it to me to complete.
Both our boys seem to be growing like crazy, but especially Teague. I feel like I turned around and he’s suddenly turned into this lean little boy instead of a chubby toddler. He loves to ride anything with wheels and I recently mentioned that he was getting too big for his bike. Since that passing comment he hasn’t touched his bike but has only ridden Alex’s, which is probably too large. He at this point rides it better than Alex.
First grade homework is no joke. Alex has quite a bit every night. We’re learning how to fit it into our evening routine.
Kaitlyn loves to sit in the tractor. Teague helps her get in the seat and will often push her around the driveway. She steered up the hill so he figured out if he put his foot behind the back wheel then the tractor wouldn’t roll. Smart boy.
She wanted to ride but can’t reach the pedals. Teague figured out a solution.
Three man band.
(Too bad Daddy’s trying to nap.)
Saturday.
Saturday.
Saturday.
Family movie night – Paddington.
Teague finally got to play the new video game all by himself.
(Splatoon!)
A smile for almost every minute.
Bedtime chaos (especially when Kaitlyn is involved).
Unsolicited hugs.
Kaitlyn and I have quite the morning routine. We take a shower together and then I run a little bathwater and she plays while I get ready.
(It’s like a water playpen and she loves it.)
Alex wanted to work on his nightly reading with Dad – and of course Teague wanted to listen.
Busted.
He’s fascinated with these comics. Imagine what he’ll think one day when he actually understands the jokes.
First day of Pre-K.
(And the first school system (of three) we’ve lived in that doesn’t have it in the public school system.)
She’s a pretty good sport about all the interrupted naps.
The boys had to be returned to Milwaukee so we decided we might as well spend the day. We all got up early (but then Kaitlyn always does), had donuts and apples, and played until a reasonable hour.
We moved the party to Milwaukee and Hoyt Pool!
We hosted our Milwaukee friends for the day and had such a great time. We sure missed our friends this past year. We spent most of the afternoon at the beach. There were too many people for the boat (Alex had been dying to show Abram and Riley), but there was lots of swimming and playing in the sand.
The older boys spent over an hour trying to catch a fish with a mesh bag and goldfish crackers. Amazingly they were successful!! After showing all the adults and taking a few pictures, they swam back out to release it.
Then we went back to our house for food and laughs and good times. Abrams, Alex, and Riley were off playing together. Iris and Kaitlyn shared some toys (and sippy cups). For the first time, Teague didn’t tag along with the big boys. He and Glenna played together all afternoon. Amber was taking pictures and caught Teague stealing a kiss?!?! (Wade has always said Teague was going to be our sly child.)
Then we sent the adults home and kept the bigger boys. Riley even decided to stay – his first ever sleep over (and instead of trying it at Abram’s, right down the street, he went for an hour away at our house). Wade put the tent up in the playroom. We gave the guys flashlights and said goodnight (about 50 times). Wade and I had bets going on how long it would take them to go to sleep – after a huge day of playing in the water and sun. They were all asleep by 9:30/10. (Abram ended up sleeping in the bedroom upstairs – the only room our pets don’t really visit. Darn allergies!)
Milwaukee friends come to Barrington!
Our own private beach today.
The boys took showers while I worked on dinner. When dinner was ready we had a little trouble finding Teague…
(Sneaky nap strikes again.)
Our own private beach today.
Sometimes you walk into the kitchen and there is a 6 year old sitting in your kitchen window.
He drove her around all morning. She was in heaven. (He was too.)
He begged for a picture in hopes that Dad could recreate his spiky hair tomorrow morning before school.
We think she likes it!
Coordinated shoes.
Both boys ate second snacks today just so they could put on their own peanut butter.
Both boys ate second snacks today just so they could put on their own peanut butter.
She finally wants to hold my hand while we walk.