We had so much fun with hats this week.

Sammy, smiling for the camera. It’s so cute.

Where’s Steven?

I’m a little obsessed with Steven in the backwards baseball hat.

We also had some fun with rain boots and snow boots that were hand-me-downs from Chase and Charlie. They can barely walk in the boots but, of course, didn’t want to take them off.

On Tuesday, music class was on a mid-winter break so we took Steven, Sammy and Amaya back to Funtastic for some playtime. It’s amazing to see how they’ve grown in the space since the boys first went back in the fall. They climb with much more confidence though I definitely don’t have daredevils.

The big fun of a week was a visit from Grandma Sunshine! Because of the snowstorm that hit us, Grandma was able to stay with us from Tuesday afternoon until Friday morning. Fun, fun, fun!

Everyone was so sad on Friday morning when it was time to say goodbye. The kids stood at the window to watch Grandma Sunshine’s car drive away.

We had time for lots of activity time between coloring and play doh. Right now the biggest trick is getting SSA to keep their crayons and play doh at the table. We’re working on it.

The play doh aftermath. There was a brief moment in time when I thought I’d be able to keep the individual colors separate and pristine. Hahahaha. Joke’s on me! Good thing I’ve learned to let go of the little things, even if they trigger latent ocd tendencies.

Steven, Sammy and Amaya LOVE helping Daddy with construction projects around the house. They have a screwdriver, wrench and hammer and are ready to jump in at a moment’s notice. The big project for the weekend was to replace a ton of doorknobs in the house so we could add some baby proofing devices that don’t work on the original knobs. Construction-Man Daddy and his crew to the rescue!

The kids loved helping with the work but I don’t think they were very excited about the end results. Foiled!

Amaya is such a caregiver. She will bring her brothers their stuffed animals when they’re sad and, as I’ve shared in past blog entries, she’s quick to rub their backs when they need comforting. Here, Amaya and Steven were sitting in their chairs in front of the fireplace. She said to Steven, “Careful Bobo, Fireplace hot.” It was so sweet.

Just a few more group photos from the week.

I tried to get out for a walk today but it wasn’t meant to be. Amaya hated the snow & wind and Sammy hated the puddles on the ground. Within 5 minutes they were both clamoring to go home.

We had berries with us for our walk which, instead, we ate on the floor. A definite treat for these kiddos.

Mesmerized by “Wheels on the Bus.” Bus! Bus! Blue bus. Red bus. Lello bus. Bus! See how Sammy’s sitting? So, so Sammy.

Here’s Steven this week!

Cleaning everything. Steven took a wipe and cleaned the water bottles, the magna tiles… anything he could get his hands on.

Watching Daddy brew a fresh cold sodie-pop.

Sammy this week!

Yesterday, Jason was at the grocery store when Sammy picked up the headphones. He asked me to take a picture of him to send to Daddy. It blows my mind that 2 year old understands that’s possible.

Lounging like Daddy.

Can I remember why he was sad here? It could be so many things. He wants more vitamins. (“More vitaminutes!”) He wants a toy someone else has. He wants my phone. I know this one wasn’t about wanting his belly button off. It’s hard to be 2.

Amaya!

Proudly wearing my sweater.

Amaya loves to dress herself. She’s getting quite adept at walking around in pants pulled up to her knees.

And that’s all she wrote! Have a great week!