Friday, February 24, 2012

Just Because....

I want to document these days of ours so that I don't ever forget...

our everyday lunches..I don't even want to know how many pb&js I've made over the past 3 years--but I'm pretty sure I could do it in my sleep...
 baby girl LOVES to eat anything (and most days she completely cleans her tray!)...
 our "short" neighborhood walks, which usually end up lasting  a few hours because we stop and talk to our sweet friends...
 baths....
 the dreaded bath (at least at our house) is starting to get  a lot more enjoyable now that Grayson will wash his own hair and doesn't seem to mind the water in his eyes as long as he's in control of the water cup...
"schoolwork"--which Grayson asks to do multiple times a day...
 

 playtimes are always full of laughing, crying, lots of conversations about sharing and being GENTLE and preferring others above yourself (oh how this truth is so hard to understand when you're 3!)...







the naps (it's not often that I can sneak up on this sleeping babe without waking her up)...


These days are precious and they're changing so quickly.  I'm so thankful for this time at home with my children.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Greatest Show on Earth

 Last night, Grayson and I had a date night.  We went to the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey circus.  This was a first for Grayson and he absolutely LOVED it!  His favorite part?  
The CLOWNS.
While I was amazed by this....
 and this..
 Grayson is saying, "Mommy, where's the clowns?  Where did the clowns go?"

Some of our friends came along with us.  So the 2 girls took turns sitting beside Grayson.
 and sharing snacks...

 It was such a fun night!  I'm so happy my friend came with me because I would have never made it out of the city at 10:30pm by myself--it never fails, I always get lost. 
I promise you, he was a happy boy, he just refuses to smile for pictures!  His excitement was priceless.  I hope daddy and Caroline can join us next time!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

This Valentine's Night

 Tonight we did lots of playing...
 lots of laughing...

 and lots of loving!  
Chad had to work late tonight so it was just me and the kids this Valentine's Day.  We made the most of it but can't wait for daddy to be home!!
 Speaking of daddy, we celebrated his birthday this past Sunday! 
 Happy Birthday, Daddy!  We LOVE you!!