Toddler Gym Class

Since we weren't able to get either of the kids enrolled in swim lessons this session, I decided to have Eddie try a toddler gym class. He is the oldest in the class, but he has never taken a class alone, so we decided to go with a parent child class. But he is pretty much independent throughout the class. He gets to sing and run and play for 30 minutes. It is great.

party practice

Our superhero masks arrived today so the kids had to give them a try. Third birthday party coming up complete with superhero central.

Eddie's 1st Skating Class

Well, we finally decided to put Eddie in skating too. He is definitely the youngest in the class, but he is the only one that stayed on his feet. He wasn't the most aggressive skater, but he moved when told to do so, and he didn't fall at all. Most of the other kids couldn't stay on their feet. Hoping he sticks with it for the whole 6 week session.

ring bearer practice

We've slowly been acquiring the items Eddie needs to stand up in my cousin Dan's wedding in May. He is getting the bow tie from Dan and Jenny, and all we have left to get is the suspenders. Looking pretty darn cute. Definitely need a haircut!

silly siblings

In this house, bandaids are used for each and every cut, bruise, bump, and rarely blood. So why not have a bandaid on your chin?

We had to invest in some 3T trunks because we thought we were going to be starting swim lessons again, but it turned out that the classes that worked for our schedule were all full. But we will need them for summer anyway. But...now that we are potty trained and swim diaper less, they are a little big? Oh well.

Then there is Rowan and her selfie problem on my phone. Pretty cute, wish I knew where she learned to do something so goofy!

neighborhood snow fun

Today was a warm enough day to sled and play outside with our neighbor friends. Nothing like playing on the swing set in snow gear. Can't wait to do it in our swimsuits instead.

more skating

Rowan is just about done with Snow Plow Sam 2, her second skating class. She has made such drastic improvement, I can't believe it. So proud of her. She skates laps around her class.

Every week there are people coming to cheer Rowan on. Today Aunt Amanda and Peter joined us. And we went for ice cream afterwards too. There are many nights that we have had ice cream after skating with Nana and Papa and Karen and Doug, I haven't been good at the pictures every time. We have been trying not to do it all the time because the night gets too late for a school night.

kings and queens on Vday

Our King and Queen of the Mountain.

Happy Valentine's Day....

From our little love bugs.

 

They both shared juice with their school friends this year.

Both kids came home with lots of treats from their friends. Ed and I on the other hand had lots of wine to tolerate them after consuming their treats.

spidey heart

Leave it to Nana to find Spiderman Valentine Chocolates. Too cool.

big boy potty

Things have been going surprisingly well with potty training. A few accidents here and there. He pooped in his pants a few times which was new for me because Rowan never once pooped in big girl pants. But we've survived. Still too early to say we are trained and done.

snow boy

Just another day in the snow and cold. Paradise oh wait, Wisconsin winter.

game on

This is what Eddie and I started working on today! Potty training. We started the day with an accident, but we got back on track and had a few successful potty trips. We will see what the future holds.

V-Day Cookies

We were invited to Nana and Papa's to help decorate heart cookies today in preparation for Valentine's Day this week. Kids did great. Nana and Papa frosted and the kids decorated. Ed and I observed. Only one time did Eddie put an entire container of sprinkles on a cookie. Not too bad.

Family Selfie....normal, right?

Disney on Ice

Such a good show. Well worth the money. Even though the kids didn't know each production by heart, they loved the show. They hadn't seen Lilo and Stitch prior to this, but still got into it. They got snacks and souvenirs courtesy of Grandma Julie. Toys pictured below. Always have to have something that lights up.

Eddie acting cute

smoothies

Brock and Alli came over to play after school today, so we had to have smoothies to supplement our after school snack. Kids all endulged. And then they played. And then they went home. Fun times.had.by.all!

stir crazy

We had a delightful dinner as a family at Stir Crazy tonight. We tried new things, even chopsticks. Kids loved it.

Daycare artwork

When you are only at daycare 1-2 days a week, you don't spare quite as many trees.