Sunday Morning

Yes, I do realize that today is Tuesday, not Sunday, but I didn't get a chance to post these pictures on Sunday. Sunday morning has become an increasingly special family time for us since we don't get to see Todd much on the weekends anymore. Ethan has a weekend ritual of making "pannycakes" with Dad, something that he looks forward to all week. Then while the boys eat their pancakes, Todd makes breakfast for the two of us, something I definitely look forward to.

These are our seedlings at the end of Week 1. The tomatoes have sprouted beautifully, but we are still waiting on the peppers. The boys love to watch and water the plants- Ethan, spraying oh so carefully, and Jack, doing his best to water the seedlings, but ending up spraying himself in the face again and again, resulting in much laughter!

I think we are all already looking forward to next Sunday.

Sewing Projects

A little sewing project that I have been enjoying- a blanket and a couple bibs for Todd's boss's new baby, Matthew.

The Past Week

Sunday...the boys and I got some seeds started for the garden while Todd worked hard studying for the PE exam. Actually, and much more accurately, Ethan and Jack mucked about in the soil, enjoying the dirt on their hands and everywhere else until I finally gave up on the idea of them actually planting the seeds, moved the tray to the counter, and planted them myself while they enjoyed a rousing game of "shove the table back and forth across the kitchen." Maybe next year...

Tuesday...

We got a new (or new to us, anyhow) dining room table about a week ago, which has been wonderful for the boys, and all of us really. Great for Todd to spread his books out while studying, great for sewing projects, the boys' crafts, etc. The boys now have their own bench, which they fit on so perfectly, and they really enjoy having their own spot together.

Thursday...

The big spring snowstorm hit. Ethan and I ventured out to get the newspaper, but one cold fall in the snow had us hurrying back inside in no time. We decided to bring the snow in where it was warm, and have some fun with it without have to deal with snowsuits and 1 degree wind chill.

(Blue plus yellow? Green, of course!)

Another indoor activity for the day- a masking tape road/city. Our cities usually include a craft store and a pet store (located next to each other in real life) and of course, King Soopers. Ethan also wanted a house for the cars, complete with car beds. Ethan's car took a trip to the pet store, and, using his "tow," brought four animals back to the car house. After the animals were nicely settled in, we took a trip to King Soopers to buy some food for the animals. So much fun!

"The City"

"The Car House"

"The Pet Store"

"King Soopers"

Friday (Today)...

We made it out to play in the snow today. It was beautiful, sunny and warm, but the boys were overtired and had a hard time. Poor Jack- his little mittens kept falling off and he got snow in his socks. But once he started eating the huge snowball I was trying to make a snowman out of, he began to have a higher opinion of the snow. Ethan's favorite snow activity- also, eating the snow.

Ethan goofing off while waiting to go out

Snow suits!! (Jack's first time!)

Jack's snowball/snowcone

A Few Clean Dishes

Such a little thing- a clean plate, bowl and spoon. Yet it made the morning a little sweeter when Ethan asked me if he could wash his plate, then washed my breakfast dishes as well. Not something I would necessarily expect out of a three year old boy. Thanks for a little sunshine, Ethan.