Last Monday Megan started off the week with a trip to the mall play space and some Chinese food for lunch at the food court. Simple pleasures for 2 years olds!
They look so big! Megan reported that Amaya polished off her entire meal. She loves egg rolls.
In the afternoon, Rosie started a week long play doh fun-fest with the kids. She made Sammy this bird (which is a lot more creative than I’ve ever gotten)!
(Deranged toddler smile.)
Amaya wanted to make her own bird!! I love it.
(Deranged toddler smile.)
And Steven did, too! I love the creativity.
(Normal smile!)
Is Amaya looking like a big kid or what?
Tuesday afternoon was nice enough to get outside. It’s been like that all week! We’re trying to make the most if it while we can.
Using the diving board to propel their friends into the water table.
Rosie taught the kids to blow bubbles. I had no idea they could do that but they’re getting the hang of it!
Yes, Amaya again. She’s obsessed with this sweatshirt from Charlie (would wear it every day) and I think the top knot that Megan did is so cute. It’s fun to play around with her hairstyles now that she actually has enough hair to do it!
Despite how bored he looks, Sammy and Amaya were as patient and interested as always during Steven’s PT.
To this Steven said, “I love it!!”
Watching Steven, Sammy and Amaya interact is amazing. They’re little people. Little creative people. Here they are together – being a car. Why not, right?
Wednesday night, chilling with my Daniel Tiger zombies.
Sally and the kids are finally, sort of starting to get more comfortable around each other. Sally on the couch with the kids was, I believe, a first for us. She’s a good big sister cat.
A visit from Steffie!
On Thursday Steven and I got up early to go get an EKG. It’s follow-up from the neurology appointment to be sure his heart muscle isn’t weak. I’d be shocked if there’s an issue but of course we’re doing the testing.
“Daddy sat in that green chair yesterday.” We have no idea if Jason actually sat in a green chair when he went to the appointment with Steven but we’re putting our odds on Steven’s memory and saying he’s right.
He didn’t want his shirt off. 🙁 Once all of the leads were on we placed his shirt on his chest and he was fine.
You get an extra friend when you get an EKG. Black bear is the new addition to our growing animal menagerie.
Our friend Bethany needed some get well wishes on Thursday and Steven, Sammy and Amaya were up to the task!!
Oh! On Wednesday we for real started potty training Amaya. We’re using pull-ups for the first few weeks but she’s definitely ready and so proud when she goes on the potty. She’s even, at times, letting us know she needs to go rather than just going on our hourly schedule. There’s no pressure, but she’s on her way!
The boys? Not so much.
Saturday we got outside again. No jackets in November! The gang is blowing bubbles. It still amazes me. I know some working moms feel like they miss out but I get such a kick of Megan, and now Rosie, giving my kids opportunities I hadn’t though of or teaching them things I didn’t think they were ready for. We have a great village and I think our family is better for it.
Sammy is giving Steven a haircut. Love, love, love.
This morning started off with an art class with Professor Daddy.
We had a birthday party for our triplet friends at Funtastic. Good ol’ funtastic! SSA are so much more comfortable there than they were a year ago. It’s pretty easy to go alone with all 3 now, even with Amaya’s potty breaks.
Finally, we rounded out the weekend with more time outside. Can you see those gorgeous fall colors in the background?
It’s hard to see how steep that hill is but they love going “high”.
And that’s our week! Have a good one!