On Monday morning, Steven, Sammy and Amaya decided they wanted to go to the mall to play so off they went. Apparently Amaya went up to every little girl there and to ask, “How are you?” Love it!

Afternoon sibling cuddles.

With Amaya picking out her clothing, it’s not unusual to see a Hanukkah shirt in March or pants under her skirt.

I realize we’ve had these bee PJs for well over a year. I think we have one or two bees who are almost ready to size up in these babies. Can’t imagine bedtime without them in the mix, though! I love my little baby bees.

Speaking of bees, I was buying diapers online and saw these bee wings and antenna for $3 and I couldn’t resist. I was not at all surprised to see Steven most drawn to them. After all, he is the kid who took his two year old “school” photo in his bee PJs. Here he’s helping direct Amaya while she gets dressed, lol.

Bedtime is often a drawn out affair these days. Some nights I’m exhausted and I just want the kids in bed so I can sit down and relax. Other days, the time together at bedtime helps me wind down from my day. I used to think that it was better to settle down before putting the kids in their cribs but I recently read an article saying that laughing before bed actually helps kids fall asleep more easily so I’ve changed my mindset and fully embraced bedtime chaos.

▼ Bedtime Chaos

SSA also started a “ready, steady, go!” game where they take a running start and fly onto their bean bags. Ready! Steady! GO!

Amaya has fully transitioned to dressing herself in the morning. All in, start to finish. It’s pretty amazing to me to see because her brothers are firmly planted in “mommy do it” land. She’s so stinking independent.

Eventually a spring dress ended up on top of the rest of the outfit. So that made a shirt, leggings, a skirt and a dress. (She’s crying here because she wanted to go back upstairs for a drink of water. Which we did.)

Steven picked out this skirt to wear over his pants. “Ooooooh. It’s fancy.”

This is the usual sight when I get home from work. The sweetest.

I found these great, inexpensive superhero shirts for the boys. So much fun with the capes! I’ll have to keep my eyes out for Wonder Woman. Though it’s currently doubtful that Amaya will wear anything that’s not pink.

Amaya is helping Steven make sure that everything is just so.

BatSam!

Story time! <3

Magnatiles are still a favorite and Steven, Sammy and Amaya are getting increasingly creative with them.

A rocket ship. I don’t think that’s what he set out to put together but it was clear what he’d created once it was done.

Yesterday, Team Cline went out for early breakfast out. It’s rare we’re all out of the house at 8am. I liked it!

SSA helped their daddy fix a window screen.

I know the kids are learning about Passover at school but, with the holiday coming, I thought it would be fun to do a Passover craft at home. I found a print out for a seder plate. They colored all of the parts, then we cut out the seder plate items and the glued them on. Fun and easy!

Steven colors very precisely when he puts his mind to it.

The finished product!

Steven and Amaya reading with Daddy

Boys and Daddy

It’s spring! And we’re outside! I’m really looking forward to this summer outside.

Sammy batted about .500 today with me pitching. He’s so proud of himself when he makes contact.

Bubbles are soooooo much better now that I don’t have to blow them.

One photo of Steven this week. This trick to let them pour their own milk in their cereal has worked so well!

Sammy – Making sure everything is working how it should.

Jason got the kids these toys that they can put together and take apart with screws. Amaya was so focused!

Asking Daddy about her ball cards. <3

That’s all of for this week. Next Saturday the kids and I are off to NY!