Steven, Sammy and Amaya are enjoying crafts more and more these days. Play-doh is a current favorite, along with kinetic sand. It’s so neat to see them engaging with crafts more deliberately. There’s imaginary play and they can also use the toys/accessories now.

Apparently I have to live with the fact that play-doh colors are going to get all mixed together. That’s a tough one!

Everyone is still enjoying music class. Anna joined with Ben and Sam so the kids are able to see their new friends outside of play dates.

The Extreme Coaster remains a hit. I can’t wait until it warms up and we can get one of our own for the backyard.

This little face just slays me.

On Wednesday, we had a re-do on the birthday lunch that we had to cancel on their actual birthday. The kids got downtown with Megan and we went to the Hudson Cafe. I’m so lucky to have three 2 year olds who eat out at restaurants so well. The only drama was my doing when I spilled an entire glass of ice water all over Amaya. She rolled with the punches, though, and fortunately there was a change of clothes in the diaper bag.

Celebrating TWO!

I think what really made everything better for Amaya was bacon. She loooooved the bacon. She wouldn’t let go of the bacon!

After lunch, we had a few minutes to stop and visit my office. Amaya? Still holding bacon!

It was a great visit. It’s always a lot of work to coordinate during the work week but it’s such a treat to see Steven, Sammy and Amaya in the middle of my day.

With all of the car drama, we’re lucky that Megan can fit three seats in her car!

On Friday, Ben and Sam came with Anna for a play date. It’s really cool that Megan and Anna both enjoy getting together with everyone. I love that SSA have a chance to socialize with other kids. They talk about Ben and Sam and I’m told that Ben & Sam call them the “trippos”.

The adventure continued on Friday, first with a visit from Grandpa Homey! Yay!! Everyone loves when Grandpa Homey comes to visit.

And I had a special weekend planned with my amazing triplet mom friend, Hannah. She came to visit from Baton Rouge and it was so, so special to have her here.

Grandma Betsy couldn’t visit this trip but FaceTime always helps with that.

To help this weekend, Anna came back on Saturday and Sunday mornings and, on Saturday, she surprised me with pigtails for Amaya. It’s almost too much to take!

Steven, Sammy and Amaya spent a ton of time looking at photos of Ben & Sam on Anna’s phone.

Anna also had craft time with the kids. First play-doh, then kinetic sand. We’re working on keeping the sand on the table.

The amazingly mild winter continues and Hannah and I were able to get out for a walk on Saturday afternoon. It’s almost unthinkable! Out for a walk in January in Michigan. Amazing.

With so many adults around, there was a lot of attention for everyone.

I read a new book to Amaya and Steven.

Hannah got in some snuggles with Amaya.

Daddy looking at photos with Amaya and Sammy.

Grandpa Homey loved on everyone, here Sammy and Amaya captured in photos.

I will admit I’m a little obsessed with this next picture. The kids have really started trying to get involved in the kitchen. They want to see what I’m cooking and want to participate when they can. They’ll carry their stools over to see as much as they can. I was making chili this morning and Steven, Sammy and Amaya were so excited to help me prep. It’s really special.

The best part of cooking the meal is eating it. Steven picked at his chili. Amaya used her spoon to eat two full bowls. And then there was Sammy.

Sammy. That was fun to watch. (Not as much fun to clean up.)

Here’s Steven this week!

Sammy, this week!

Amaya, this week!

Helping Megan make eggs.

Megan is off in the Caribbean with Mike so Jason and I will both have some time home with Steven, Sammy and Amaya this week along with some fill in help from Stephanie and a visit from my mom for Thursday & Friday. Friday is SSA’s 2 year well visit. I can’t wait to find out how they’ve grown.

Have a great week!