19
Jan
I walked in to find Kaitlyn doing a little light reading.
19
Jan
Big brothers got in on the train action too.
19
Jan
Trains. Trains. Trains.
19
Jan
This rock star has taken 3+ hour naps in his crib the last few days – at exactly the same time Kaitlyn naps.
18
Jan
This is what happens when you don’t take a nap. You fall asleep on the way to swim lessons at 4 pm.
(In her defense, she did end up taking a cat-nap in the car this morning at 10 am. Then she was in her bed for over an hour “trying” to nap.)
18
Jan
Waiting and waiting for their turn to swim.
18
Jan
Yup. That’s my girl. Lapping at the pool water. I have no idea why.
(And after getting a picture told her to stop.)
18
Jan
She’s learning to multi-task early.
17
Jan
The kids were out of school today (again). It had mostly stopped snowing by late morning so I loaded everyone up and drove to our closest sledding hill. I timed it so that Ben would be napping and he was content in the running car while we sledded for an hour or so. This is the first time I’ve really been out in the snow this year and I forgot how much fun I have! I’m pretty sure I would have stayed longer than the kids.
Then we had all afternoon to get ready for Wade’s birthday. I wrapped the gifts and the boys made the cookies. It was a pretty fun evening for a guy turning 39.
17
Jan
Alex lost toys for a few days which leaves him with books, crafts, and outside toys. I was rather impressed with the robots he created with craft supplies.
17
Jan
Teague making cookies for Daddy’s birthday.
17
Jan
Snow!!
17
Jan
Ignore the fact that the ring sling isn’t properly positioned. We are out and happy and hands-free! Ben is a pretty happy baby overall but hasn’t loved the baby carriers so far.
16
Jan
Take your best guess. Is Kaitlyn experimenting with Joker makeup or just really messy while drinking milkshakes?
16
Jan
Fighting aliens.
16
Jan
Kaitlyn has been begging to get out the trains after seeing a picture of Alex and Teague playing with them years ago.
16
Jan
Sometimes when you are the fourth you fall asleep on the table waiting for everyone else to get ready.
15
Jan
Wade and I spent the past 24 hours kid-free! One of Wade’s co-workers is a former nanny and agreed to stay with all four kids overnight. We took the train into Boston, had a yummy dinner, stayed in a hotel (with a wood-burning fireplace), slept an entire night through, and had a delicious breakfast before heading home. It was a wonderful trip!
15
Jan
Alex got Clue for Christmas and we finally sat down to play tonight.
15
Jan
Snuggles with Dad.
15
Jan
Teague made everyone milkshakes tonight – courtesy of Raddish Kids.
15
Jan
One of the rare “tummy times” that isn’t pure misery.
14
Jan
These boys got a go kart for Christmas and have been waiting for the snow to melt so they can ride it. They spent over an hour outside in 18 degree weather going round and round.
14
Jan
These boys got a go kart for Christmas and have been waiting for the snow to melt so they can ride it. They spent over an hour outside in 18 degree weather going round and round.
14
Jan
Kaitlyn has the best big brothers. She wanted to be a cowgirl and ride a horse. Teague was happy to oblige.
14
Jan
Ben spends a lot of his time in the car seat – going from here to there with everyone else.
14
Jan
The kids got a go kart for Christmas, but Teague is by far the most excited. He has been begging to drive it every day since it arrived. Wade told him the snow had to be gone. We had a crazy warm day yesterday that melted all the snow. That meant today in sub-freezing temperatures (18 degrees) he was begging to drive. Wade finally agreed and those boys stayed out over an hour. (Wade, Kaitlyn, Ben, and I sat in warm cars.)
13
Jan
Kaitlyn has been asking to play soccer and I finally found a winter group. She had her first class today and seemed to really enjoy it. Maybe I’ll end up with one child that plays sports.
13
Jan
Daddy got donuts!
13
Jan
Brothers.
12
Jan
I guess it’s inevitable at this point that we can’t quite keep everything together. Granny sent us the cutest little box with a few things she found around her house – a bottle, chapstick, and one of Wade’s sock. I’ll just be glad we didn’t leave anything really important!
12
Jan
I love my children, but I will be so glad to be done with this stage of childhood.
Surely they won’t need us to brush their teeth too much longer?
12
Jan
I love my children, but I will be so glad to be done with this stage of childhood.
Surely they won’t need us to brush their teeth too much longer?
12
Jan
Today seemed like a good day to make cookies.
12
Jan
Ben loves to watch his cars. Maybe he’ll be a car-guy like Teague.
11
Jan
Almost every time I go to get Kaitlyn out of her bed, she has a lovey on top of her head..
11
Jan
Preparing for a fun jump.
11
Jan
These two..
11
Jan
The minute her swim lessons are over, she wants to get dressed and go to the lobby. That’s where the books can be found.
11
Jan
Teague was happy to help with Ben’s bottle while I cooked dinner.
10
Jan
We always read books before nap time and lately I’ve had my lap (and hands) full.
10
Jan
I just love when he concentrates and that tongue pokes out.
10
Jan
These jeans have been my favorites (I don’t think Teague has a favorite pair) for a long time. I know it’s time to retire them but they keep ending up in his drawer.
10
Jan
Kaitlyn is super excited to use her new lunchbox and stay for lunch at school today.
Thanks Granny!
10
Jan
6 week checkup.
Height – 22.75 inches
Weight 11.24 pounds
09
Jan
Teague has always been my baker but now he’s trying out entrees. Granny and Pop gave him a subscription to Raddish Kids for Christmas and he has made two of the recipes so far – drop biscuits and an omelet. I was really impressed with how easy the recipes were for Teague to follow. I was present but I don’t think he needed me at all. The recipe breaks everything down into ingredients, tools, and instructions. There are pictures with each item/step and nothing complicated. I’ll admit I was a little surprised at how tasty they both were. I would happily take the drop biscuits with every meal.
09
Jan
This boy.
09
Jan
Teague used one of his Raddish kids recipes to cook us dinner – a yummy omelet.
09
Jan
My little dancer.
09
Jan
Ben is getting an education in shopping from his sister. The new miniBoden catalog arrived and she has been pulling out pages all day.