After 8pm

Ok, let's face it...after 8pm I have absolutely ZERO motivation to do anything but get into bed and read. I'm done...cooked...over loaded....finished. I think you have the point! And I'm pretty positive that I'm not the only one in this situation. But I have always been tired early...even in college...especially in the winter. Summer always tends to give me second winds and I can stay up much later. ANYWAY, the whole point to this post is that I am wayyyyy behind on lots of pictures and things that have happened. Going to attempt to at least begin to catch up before I give in to my bed calling my name:)

Let's start with this crazy crazy winter. We all know I am not a fan of winter with young kiddos. Being locked inside with two little kids should actually be listed under a kind of torture. It's hard on everyone. It's boring and all my kids end up doing is driving each other and everyone in their vicinity crazy. A lot of deep breathing and growth of my patience happens during this time of year. But this winter hasn't been too bad actually. We just had two days together where it hit into the 60's. What does this mean? Playgrounds! Outside play dates!! Running, running, and more running! Which of course equals tired and satisfied kiddos with a 90% decrease in whining and boredom. Everyone is happy:) Especially me! The downside? The playground the other day was like a game of Where's Waldo. When everyone looks the same and there are about a zillion people you have to look at to find Waldo...and there are imposters embedded in there. Thankfully my friend was with me equaling two pairs of eyes, but even then we lost a kid! But we had to do it...had to let them run around...I had to let go of my germaphobia and let them go CRAZY in a place that was larger than 10x10.

I wish I could remember all of the really cute things my kids have been saying and doing. And I mean to write them down when they happen so I don't forget, but I do...I forget. And I'm so annoyed with myself! Here is what I remember....

Skyler being obsessed with building legos. He's amazing at it. Loves it....can't get him to stop! He is loving school (thank goodness!), loves his little sis and makes sure she's included in lots of things, except play dates. He said he only wants play dates with boys because they won't play with his sister the whole time. He is driving us crazy with the whining thing...the drama...drives. me. insane. But I hear his friends doing the same thing so I'm fairly certain this is 'normal'.

Sadie. Is way more sophisticated than she should be at 2. Needs more friends her own age! Is hanging out with the 4 year olds too much. I signed her up for dance class and she loves it, loses interest, and then loves it again. It's amazing how we can carry on full conversations with her that are completely logical and appropriate. She plays constantly with her princess castle. And what I noticed more than anything these days is that she is so good at playing independently. Skyler still loves me to facilitate all playing because that is all he knows...Sadie plays mostly by herself and is psyched when someone joins her. Amazing how different they are. Trying to remember what they are like at these ages because it's so special, amazing, and FAST.