Spring just may be here to stay. We have had some "warmer" days and maybe one or two with a little snow. I will take it as I have been able to get out with the kids.
Two weekends ago we took a trip to sleepy hollow. We were hoping to see some geese. There were not too many yet but the kids had a lot of fun. Ari ate the sand and tried desperately to crawl in the water. He has no fear. Eli and Lilliana dug and made holes in the sand. We also flew the kite. It was wonderful to get out and get some fresh air.
When we got home they were a dirty mess so of course they had baths and then "helped" Anthony and I fold laundry. What I really mean is they got in the baskets and pushed each other around. They did help put away.
For my birthday we went to get Ice Cream. It was a nice low key day. I thought Anthony was going to have to work but his job was canceled so it was nice to see him. I asked him to take a picture with the kids. That is always interesting. It went as expected and the horse photobombing in the back just adds to it.
These photos went as well as this one that I tried to get quick when we were out exploring the other day. Lilliana and Eli were happy to oblige....Ari just wanted to get away which meant a face plant all the way down the stairs if we would have let him. He is trouble as you can see!
Now and update on each child............
I was making lunch and looked over to see this.........
Yes, that is Eli tall enough to reach the microwave. I don't know when he grew up but he has!! He has gotten so tall and just so grown up. It makes me sad and glad at the same time.
He has been sleeping with his toys lately. I walked in to check on them to make sure they were asleep during naptime and found Cranky the Crane had joined him.
He is doing so well with school and is beginning to sound words out. He sounded out "Pepsi" last night from Anthony's pop can with some help. He loves it and is doing well. He is a sponge and for that I love him but sometimes it drives me crazy as he remembers things I do not and insists they happened. Regardless he is getting so big!! I just can't believe how fast he is growing up.
Lilliana is so sweet. She is a clown and she loves "performing" for us. Her latest phrase is, "watch this guys." Where she dances, jumps, or is just silly!!! She colored all over herself yesterday and then proceeded to try to erase herself. It was sooo funny.
She is sweet as can be and for that we are grateful.
She is also doing really well with learning too. She can sing her abc's and count to 10. We are working on going to 20. She also working on colors. She has absorbed a lot of what I teach Eli during school time as she sits and colors while we do school.
Ari is well how shall I put this.....TROUBLE!! I am at a point of lack of sleep and just being tired and can't honestly cope with him screaming or crying so admittedly I probably baby him way too much! He is a more emotionally needy child and always has been. That is just his personality. Regardless he gets carried a lot. He knows he is cute and plays that to his advantage. I am working more on dealing with his issues but some days I just don't have the patience or energy.
Milestones he is crawling so fast. He has no interest in trying to walk because he is so fast crawling. He does stand up to everything and loves looking out the windows. He has began to say words. Now they are not the clearest but you know what he wants. These words include, "done, more, dogs, and outside." He loves to be outside and makes a beeline for the door any time he can. He reminds me so much of Eli at this age. He also has a lot of teeth trying to pop through. It has made for some crazy nights and rough days.
Regardless of all him being spoiled he is a cuddly, sweet, happy child. He loves his brother and sister and wants to be around them all the time. He can entertain himself which is really nice. As needy as he is I am sure I will miss it when he decides to be more independant!
Anthony has had some weird schedules lately so we are tired from that. I have had 4 newborns in the past week and a half so I have been busy with editing and sessions. I am thrilled though. My last newborn was the best to date and I can't wait to edit those photos.
I did hire a babysitter/nanny for Tuesdays to help with the kids and they LOVE her. She does a great job with them. It has helped me keep work time to a specific time and then enjoy just being mom and wife the rest of the time. I have also cut down my hours at the diaper store. At this point I fill in if somebody needs me to and I can. Business is picking up so I would rather focus my time there. All in all we are doing well and I can't wait for summer! It is supposed to be nice this week so we will be outside a lot.
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