Park Fun

I know it's Mother's Day and all... and I completely forgot to take a picture with the kids. OOps... next year I guess.

 

We had a great celebration at Great Grandma's house. It's nice to be able to jump in the car and drive to be with family.

 

These two pictures are from a park in Saline. It's huge and the kids love it. It's all wooden and very rustic!!  We enjoyed the weather last week- but now it's chilly. I'm hoping it warms up soon again.

 

This week not too much is going on. Just the same ol routine. June is so busy that I'm happy for a low key May. 

Bikes... and Fun!

 

I know... I know... it's been a while. Well- you know how that goes, we've been pretty busy I guess. We are LOVING this warmer weather now!! We ride bikes, blow bubbles, go to different parks, write with sidewalk chalk, and just hang out! It's been such a great change. I love my 4 seasons and all- but this Spring weather took a long time. But it's here!!!

 

John is doing great in swim class. He really likes it. He's not too happy about going under as he will say.. "no under mama- no under" Just like that!! ha ha It's so cute though. But he does it. He doesn't cry or anything. He is a TERRIBLE 2 now!!! No- he is a good boy for the most part. But WOW he throws tantrums and they are lasting a while. Grace never did that- so this is a NEW experience for me. He is very stubborn at times. I just don't know where he gets it!! ha ha.... But I am trying different things to help with this- and reading up on it too.

 

Grace is doing great in school. We had her conferences last week. She is starting to open up and talk!! Ha ha. She can be so shy at times! She is also doing great at her swim class. She is improving each week. She loves to ride her bike- and is sooo good at it!!!

 

That's about it- oh the house!! Yes- we are maybe closing the 1st or 2nd week of June. Then we have lots to do- but we are excited!!! Soon enough......

Grandma's Night Out

 

 

Well here we are!! At the Firekeepers Hotel. We had the BEST time with our beautiful grandma. We wanted to do something special for her 80th birthday- so we decided to take her out for the night.  It came and went so fast I just can't believe it.  I am so thankful we were all able to make it work. I can't say we have "easy" schedules between the 3 of us girls- but it worked and we made it happen. We are also thankful for the husbands and grandparents for helping us stay out for the entire night. Couldn't have done it with out their help!!!

 

We Thank God for how healthy she is. She is one AMAZING woman!!!

 

We Love You Grandma!!!

 

 

Swim Class

So... it was John's first day of swim class today. He did great and he loved it!!

 

We go at the same time that Grace does. She swims with a teacher and John swims with me and a teacher. At age 2 they can start with just a teacher- until then- you swim with them. Once in a while John and I would see Grace 2 lanes down. She would wave and we would wave - it was so cute!!! I am glad I signed him up. I want them both to be good swimmers- and plus - it's a fun Tuesday morning for us all!!!

Spring Break

Wow where did the week go?!?! We've actually been very busy. We had a cousin sleep over one night, play dates the next two days, and our other cousin for a dip in the pool!!! It's been a good week and now back to the swing of things come Monday. This weather is not too bad- however a tad warmer would help our outdoor activities. But- I'll take high 40's over snow at this time of year.

 

Nothing else is going on. Adeyiza is busy as usual and I guess so are we!!!  Ha ha

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone!!

 

We had a great time at my parent's house- and then at my sisters.We are now home and it's SPRING BREAK!!! So I will think of fun stuff for us to do this week.

 

That's all for now!!!

Skittles

 

 

Yup - we put EVERYTHING in water these days. We like to see what they do...how they look....taste...smell...you get the drift. They just love to experiment with different items. I love how excited they get too. Fun fun!!!

 

Nothing much is going on. John is talking none stop and is sooo funny!! He has the cutest personality (when he is a good boy).  Sometimes he can be such a stinker, but that too is cute. If he is EVER quiet- then I know he's getting into trouble. For example- I was cleaning up after dinner - and I thought - hmmmm John is being really quiet-  OH NO!!! What could he be doing??? Sure enough- he got the hand soap from the bathroom down- took it to the living room- and smeared soap ALL OVER his head, hands, and arms. That's just something he would do. He gets into everything. So moral of the story- don't leave JOHN out of your sight!!! Ha ha.. Gotta love his curiosity though. 

Updates....

 We were playing hide and seek - Grace found a "new" hiding spot. Ha ha.. I thought this was so funny- I just had to take a picture.

 

I know it's been a while. Not too much is going on. They were both sick last week and Adeyiza was gone- but he made it home safely and they are both better. Thank God!!!

 

 

 

I can't seem to figure out how to rotate this- but John just had a haircut yesterday. I love it when it's super short!! He will always have short hair- well at least for as long as I can have a say !!!

 

That's about all tonight. I'll post new pics soon!!!

 

Play time boys!!!

 

This is John's friend Tyler. They came over the other day for a play date. They had a nice time. They are a couple days apart in age - so very close. Such a fun age!

 

Nothing new here! Same ol routine. The kids are doing great. We go outside when we can. I am soooo ready for warmer weather!! I am trying to stay positive and be thankful for snow and all that.... but OK.. I am ready!!!  That's about it for now.

Jelly Belly

Recently they started playing with Jelly beans. Grace saw them once on the computer and wanted some. So... one day when we were out we got some. It's been actually good for them. They love to sort them by colors (John is still learning his- ha) and yes of course- they sneak one or two here and there- but over all they've had a good time with them. Then they like to put them in water and watch them "loose" their color. Fun times!!! 

Ready For School

 

Just thought I would add these 2 cute pics of Grace.

She still loves school and is learning so much. She can write her name and is really starting to know her letters/sounds. Very proud of her!!!

Come on..Where is the popcorn???

 

 

Here is what they do pretty much every night. After bath and pj's.... John will start to say "Popcorn" until we go downstairs to pop it. He will get in the cupboard and pull out 2 bowls for him and Grace. Then he helps me "pop" it. He will open the bag- put it in the microwave- and push the number 2! Then they take the bowls and run to the couch. They wait for me to come dump the popcorn in their bowls - and then chow down time!!! Ha ha I love it!! It's kind of a more recent thing than I guess. But it's cute.

 

I guess it's been a while. A WEEK!! I know... a whole week. We've been keeping busy - perhaps too busy. We've had lots of snow, play dates, fun activities, and just our regular busy mornings. Other than that- not too much going on I guess. John had another double ear infection last week. We will go back to the doctor on Monday to make sure it's 100% all cleared up. I knew it- bc he had a long sleepless night. I just know now when he has them. However- he's only had 3 - so they are not concerned YET! So we'll see.

 

I have a bunch of cute pics to post. They are really into exploring with jelly beans, skittles, ice, snow, and glitter right now. So stay tuned. AND no.... they don't get to eat it all... just play with it and explore!! ha ha

Grace and Rabbit

What a day!!! Ok let's back up. So.... Sunday we went to Grand Rapids to stay with my sister and her kids. They played and played the whole time!! Of course they had a blast. Grace found this rabbit in their basement and LOVED it!!! Kaitlyn gave it to her- even though it was Aunt Erin's to begin with. Ha ha. I guess she had it when she was a little girl. But now- it's Grace's new BFF!!!  She sleeps with it- plays with it- feeds it- you know... just everything. So now- this is her list of things she sleeps with : her pink puppy, kitty, 2 baby bunnies, this rabbit, and 2 babies- oh and her alarm clock. Yup- all that in her bed every nap time- and bed time. She sleeps with her alarm clock- bc I had to get her one. In the mornings she was coming downstairs at 5:00 - or 5:30- now she has to look at her clock. If it says 7 she can come down. If not- she has to sleep until it does. IT WORKS!!!! It's really helped her and she hasn't been down before 7 since.

 

So last night John was crying on and off all night!!! I thought ... Hmmmm this sounds like an ear infection cry-but I wasn't sure. No temp at the time or any other signs. So come morning- he was still winning- but now with a temp. I called the doc and got an apt. for later that day. Sure enough- another double ear infection. Poor JOHN!!! However- he started feeling better towards the end of the night - So I'm hoping he will feel better now that he has meds.

 

OK that's all today!!!I just heard a cry. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

Grace and John woke up to a special surprise from daddy.  (I left them goodie bags) But he left them chocolate covered marshmallows!!

 

Yes- I did let them eat them after breakfast!! Come on.. it's Valentine's Day!

 

John loved his little goodie bag!!

 

After breakfast..... Grace and I were off to start our morning! John stayed home with the sitter!

 

 

 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

 

WE had a great sugar fested day!!!

 

After breakfast and chocolate covered marshmallows (strawberries were left for me- yes chocolate and my favorite!) Grace had gymnastics so off we went. She was so excited for today! She knew it was another Valentine Day- so she was ready!! Her school party was yesterday- so here we are celebrating day 2. Anyway- we went to gymnastics- and then spent the morning together doing "girly" things until we went home. All together we had a fun- high calorie day. But that's ok- it's needed sometimes!!!

 

 

Noodle Nose

 

Grace is usually a very well behaved little girl.... however one night I was cleaning up from dinner and she started to giggle. I look over to see these 2 noodles in her nose. Sometimes you just have to have fun right???

 

Her Valentine's Day party was today. She came home with a bag full of Valentine's. It was so much fun going through them. She loved it!!! She even gave John a sucker.

 

We went outside this afternoon. It was around 35* so we took advantage of this warm day. Ha ha NOT warm - but it sure did feel warmer than usual. It was sunny - so that always helps.

 

Tomorrow I'm taking Grace to gymnastics and then a special morning out with mom. John has no clue what's going on- so I thought I would take her out for a special Valentine morning since she's so excited. I love when they finally know what 's going on. Ha ha That's about it today!!!

Valentine's Day

 

 

This picture was actually on Grace's "Leader Day". On the day you are assigned to be the leader - you bring snack, a book to share, and you get to be in the front of the lines. I am not sure what else they get to do- but these few responsibilities were the obvious.

 

Tomorrow is her Valentine's Day party. I have to say- I love sll the "school" tasks we get to do. Making cards, getting gifts for the teachers, and on and on. It's just fun and she loves doing things too. She is a very giving little girl!!!  We have all of our Valentine's in a bag ready for the party. They are also making ice cream sundaes. That should be fun!!! Soon enough it will be John's turn!

Kiwi Boy

One night for dinner they had Kiwi and John wanted it whole. I cut it up first and he said "No- big one!" So I peeled another one and gave it to him. He took it - and shoved the whole thing in his mouth. It was funny- but then scary! Once I saw him chewing it and noticed it was shrinking- I was relieved!!! So silly.

 

Oh but today was a scary moment. See John is pretty much past the "everything" in the mouth stage- however- now we are doing the "everything" in the nose stage. I can't leave him for 2 seconds and he will put something in his nose. Most of the time it's no big deal bc I try to keep all the dangerous items picked up- but today he climbed up Grace's drawers and he found a bead. I could hardly see it- and he started to sneeze and get irritated. I was sooooo thankful Adeyzia was home at this time. We had to lay him on the bed- hold him down - and Adeyzia used a pair of his surgical tweezers to get it out. OH MY! I was scared bc I thought it was going farther up to where we would of had to take him to the ER. But daddy saved the day!!!! I can say I don't like close calls like these. I panic and get scared. However- I always hug them hard when something scares me and then I thank God nothing happened.

 

That's all today!!! Grammy time!!  

Library

Here is a cute pic of them at the library today. I wrote about it down below- but then thought to add this before I go to bed.

 

They did pretty good. John was getting loud after the 5th book so we left shortly after.

Rice Play

 

I love how John concentrates on his rice play. Look at that open mouth/tongue.  Ha ha

 

 

Out with the beans and macaroni ..... in with the rice!!!

 

I changed out the mac and beans to rice for a while. Keep it interesting right? Ha ha. Well I try to anyway. They absolutely loved it. However rice is a tad bit more messy! The rice goes all over the floor- but you know what.... I've had to let a lot of "little" things go that bother me. Messes used to be one believe it or not- but now it doesn't even phase me. The fun they have and knowing it will be cleaned up- is what matters the most now. Can't sweat the small stuff.

 

Today we went to the library with some friends. They did good. We didn't last too long. John started getting loud. He wasn't a bad boy or anything- just loud. I tell them we have special whisper library voices- so I know he'll understand with time. We read a few books and then left.

 

We are suppose to get a snow storm tonight, So far NOTHING! So we'll see what's going to happen over night. Other than that- that's it. Nothing is going on this weekend but playing here.  I'm sure we will all go to the gym and perhaps the "Pancake House". As we call it- (IHOP). They love to go out for breakfast- so we may do that again. 

 

OK until next time!!

Time Out

Naughty naughty John!!!

 

Sometimes John gets put in time-out for be a bad boy!! He sure can be a stinker sometimes.

 

 

Today was an ordinary Tuesday. Swim class, gym, Chucky - Cheese. I try not to do Chucky Cheese to often- like maybe twice a month or even less- but it's fun for now. Plus in the Spring/Summer we will be outside more- so we will only go on gloomy days. Grace has a friend that goes to swim class at the same time now. It's great bc her mom and I are friends- so we get to chat while they swim. John will play with the toys they have there. We are going to the Library with them on Thursday after nap. That should be fun. Grace keeps bugging me to go- so here we go!!! That's about it- nothing new. Until next time........

Winter Snow

 

 

 

 

 

We have a great time in the snow!! Of course I'm freezing and ready to go in LONG before they are- but I do what I can to try to stay out as long as they want to. We have been getting a lot of snow lately but HAVE not been out in it a ton. It's soooo cold. Before it was nice to go out because it was still above 20*. Now it's like 5* or 10* NOT happening. They still like to scoop it off our back porch and dump juice on it like a homemade snow cone. Thanks to Meme and Papa for introducing this new idea to them. Ha ha

 

This weekend we just stayed around the house. Nothing much going on. Grace is the leader at school on Wednesday- so that means she brings snack, shares her favorite book with the class, and leads the class in all their activities for the day. She loves it!!! I am sure she is the quietest leader- but she still likes it. Now I have to get Valentine's Day gifts/cards for her class. He party is the 13th. I love doing all these fun things now that she's in preschool.

 

Ok that's about it. Happy Super Bowl Everyone!!