leaps and bounds

I spent a good portion of this week in Chicago while Jason, Grandma Sunshine, Megan and Penni helped hold down the fort. While I was gone, Steven had a BIG, BIG accomplishment. He pooped on the potty!! GO BOBES!!!

We’re all SO proud. Here, Amaya is giving him congratulatory hugs. <3 When I called to congratulate him, in the background she was saying, “I’m so proud of my brother.” And Steven told me, “Even Sally cat is proud of me.” I love his joy and sense of pride. It’s well earned.

With this accomplishment, Steven finally earned the box of 20 matchbox cars that’s been sitting in the bathroom for the past five months. Jason also promised him a cool track for his cars which Jason went out to buy that very night so it would be there for Steven the next day.

On Thursday the kids got out too a playground by May May’s parent’s house so Baby Taco and Steffie were able to meet them there.

I made it back from Chicago in time to take Steven, Sammy and Amaya to their end-of-year picnic at school. When we were pulling up, Sammy saw Miss Shannon (the school director) and literally started vibrating. “I see Miss Shannon! Let me out of the car!”

The very first thing he did was run up to Miss Shannon and give her a huge hug. It’s so sweet.

Here he is in yellow, booking it over.

Both boys were also excited to see one of their teachers, Miss Eugenia, at the picnic. Such a sweet Steven hug.

They’ve really had a great year at school with thoughtful, attentive teachers. In fact, one day at drop off I noticed that Miss Faith was wearing a Captain America shirt. I mentioned that Steven loves Captain America and she said something along the lines of, “I know. My son was getting rid of clothing that he outgrew and, when I saw this shirt, I told him I had to take it to wear to school for a boy who loves Captain America.” It’s just so thoughtful and representative of the way they’ve treated Steven, Sammy and Amaya all year.

On the playground at the picnic SSA managed to ride the seesaw in all possible combos lol.

“Bouce me higher!”

A first for the kids were these ices.

You can see Steven’s look of concentration as he figures it out.

On Friday I got a message from my friend Julie reminding us that our triplet mom friend, Ursula, was in town that day and coming to her house in the afternoon. We made quick plans to head there when I was done with work. 8 boys plus Amaya. 🙂

“Look at all of the branches on this beautiful tree!”

I was really proud of Steven, Sammy and Amaya for trying the trampoline, especially Steven. At first he’d only go in alone but warmed up pretty quickly.

All the boys!

With my friends, photo courtesy of Amaya. 🙂 She was so focused on getting a good photo and so proud when she did.

Saturday morning rolled around and Amaya was not well. Poor girl had a fever that really knocked her out. She spent most of the day in bed watching shows on my iPad.

Steven hammed it up at the grocery store with Daddy. For some reason, this picture makes me think of Chase.

The boys in yellow got quality time with Daddy while I tended to Amaya.

By dinner time, Jason was able to coax Amaya downstairs but her fever spiked to 105 and she was just not feeling up to eating much. Who can blame her!?!

Fortunately, meds did the trick and her fever seemed to break around 10pm. Jason did temp checks through the night but she woke up without any fever through the night.

Magic of Presto, I will make my magic wand float.

Amaya was home recuperating today but Steven, Sammy and I went to yoga together. Namaste.

Partner poses – tree!

It was cold but I’d promised the boys they could play at the playground after yoga. Steven and Sammy were running around and staying warm I was freezing and lasted about 15 minutes. Of course, in that 15 min, the boys made their way to the sand. Always the sand.

Afterward we headed to Applebees where Steven and Sammy practiced (successfully) with steak knives. They’re getting so big.

It was a quiet afternoon and, by dinner time, Amaya’s fever was back up to 104. Big bummer! She was in a much better mood through it, though, which is good. But no school for Amaya tomorrow.

Here are a few photos from school this week.

Building with Wedgits in the drop-off room.