OLIVER and I went to the aquarium. I asked him if he would like to go to the aquarium and see the fish and he looked at me all funny and said, "fish? huh?". I took Skyler to the zoo or gardens or aquarium on nearly a weekly basis when he was Oliver's age. And, once Skyler was in school, I took Jonah (and baby Oliver) fairly frequently too. But, clearly, it has been so long for Oliver that he had no idea what I was talking about. On our way out, he sat down in the photo booth and insisted we get our pictures taken.
JONAH went to a birthday party for a little girl in his class. At the last minute, he didn't want to go (but still fully intended on going to get her a gift, because he's sweet like that) because he said he didn't like girls. He changed his mind, and had a very fun time (though I heard complaints from him that there were too many girls there). From talking to the birthday girl's mom, I gathered that Jonah is quite popular with the kindergarten ladies.
SKYLER got a start on his pinewood derby car. He is making it to look like Grem from Cars 2.
I decorated and un-decorated for Valentine's Day. Now the spot where my decor was looks a little bare. Which is odd because the spot remained empty from the time I took down the Christmas decor the week after Christmas and early this week when I put up my garland of hearts.
JORDAN got his hair cut and told me I did the best job I have ever done cutting his hair. Okay, he didn't really say that, but I do think I did a darn good job this go 'round.
Life with Skyler, Jonah, Oliver, and Georgia
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
New Year's Trip to Durango
We wanted to get out of town for New Years (to take advantage of the fact that Jordan had several days off) and at the last minute decided to go up to Durango, CO. We weren't the only ones with this plan as it was very hard to find a place to stay! We lucked out and ended up with a great price at a great bed and breakfast.
While there we played in the snow, ate in a "fancy" restaurant (not really, just more fancy than anything my kids have ever eaten at!), visited Mesa Verde National Monument and rode a train up into the mountain.
While there we played in the snow, ate in a "fancy" restaurant (not really, just more fancy than anything my kids have ever eaten at!), visited Mesa Verde National Monument and rode a train up into the mountain.
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| A view from the train. |
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| On the train |
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| The train stopped for a little lunch break after about an hour and half. |
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| In front of the train |
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| I quite enjoy the look of sheer terror on Jordan's face |
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| The view from our suite at the Bed and Breakfast. That gate marks the end of our little backyard that was perfect for snow angels and snowball fights. |
Sunday, February 10, 2013
This Week
OLIVER was quiet one day, so I went to find him. He told me he was pretending to be a baby koala. Fair enough, carry on then. He has also been telling me quite a bit that I am his favorite mommy. He also says that he only likes me when I tell him to put on pajamas. He doesn't like me when I ask him to pick things up, go to church, or put on clothes.
JONAH has been asking for awhile to go to the magic shop and buy a magic trick. He had earned enough money and we had enough time on Saturday, so Jordan took him. But, the store was closed and will not re-open until next month when it opens under new ownership. He was a sad little boy, but got a frozen yogurt date with daddy as a consolation prize (a date I imagine he would have had either way, but don't tell him that).
SKYLER found a cricket inside our house and was upset when Jordan made him put it outside. The next day, he found the cricket again (it had a missing back leg, it didn't really go far), brought it inside and made a home for it out of a shoebox. He now claims he has a pet cricket. He looked up information about crickets and learned that its lifespan is only about a month, so I hope that will ease the pain when the cricket inevitably dies.
I had an ultrasound this week, because we are expecting another baby and all. Baby looks good and we (I?) are happy to report that its gender is still unknown. I also organized the junk drawer.
JORDAN gives it three days before the junk drawer starts to become a huge mess again. On Monday, he spent about an extra 12 hours at airports after his 6 am flight home from Dayton, OH was cancelled. He was in the Cincinnati area for a board meeting of the American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute.
JONAH has been asking for awhile to go to the magic shop and buy a magic trick. He had earned enough money and we had enough time on Saturday, so Jordan took him. But, the store was closed and will not re-open until next month when it opens under new ownership. He was a sad little boy, but got a frozen yogurt date with daddy as a consolation prize (a date I imagine he would have had either way, but don't tell him that).
SKYLER found a cricket inside our house and was upset when Jordan made him put it outside. The next day, he found the cricket again (it had a missing back leg, it didn't really go far), brought it inside and made a home for it out of a shoebox. He now claims he has a pet cricket. He looked up information about crickets and learned that its lifespan is only about a month, so I hope that will ease the pain when the cricket inevitably dies.
I had an ultrasound this week, because we are expecting another baby and all. Baby looks good and we (I?) are happy to report that its gender is still unknown. I also organized the junk drawer.
JORDAN gives it three days before the junk drawer starts to become a huge mess again. On Monday, he spent about an extra 12 hours at airports after his 6 am flight home from Dayton, OH was cancelled. He was in the Cincinnati area for a board meeting of the American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute.
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