Fans!

This crew gathered together to cheer on Trevor at his big basketball game.  Lizzy and Drew actually watched most of the game, and cheered and chatted.  Reagan worked really hard to be like one of the big kids, and sat on the bleachers and had a blast.  Then there's Peter and Connor.  They couldn't stop wrestling, and hitting each other, and hugging, and running up and down the bleachers.  What a motley crew!  They sure had spirit, that's for sure, and I think Trevor appreciated all his fans.

Girls Rule!

Lizzy's cute classmates have formed a basketball team together.  At their first practice, there were a lot of little girl shenanigans- hugging, cartwheels, giggling.  There was a little bit of actual basketball mixed in, but mostly a whole bunch of chaos.  I'm not sure what happened over the next couple of days, but somehow, when they arrived for their game, they were ready to play.  You should have seen those girls!  They were awesome!  There was passing, and hustling, and dribbling, and lots of great shots.  Lizzy even made a couple of baskets.  It was so much fun to see the girls working together, and looking like a real team.  I can't wait for more games!

Basketball Boy

The day that Peter has been waiting and waiting for finally arrived- the start of basketball!  Peter has been so excited to finally be a part of his first real team.  He couldn't wait to wear a real uniform, play a real game, and (at the end of the season) get a real trophy!  He almost couldn't take it.  As soon as we arrived, Peter ran right into the gym, threw on the uniform his coach gave him, and started shooting hoops.  He loved being on the team with all his neighborhood buddies.  It was great!  The kids had a great time, and I was so, so proud of Peter.  Basketball is not an easy sport to play, and he hung in there, even getting a couple of shots off.  Peter and Connor were "guarding" each other, and often looked more like giggling dance partners than athletes, but they were sure having fun in the process.  Way to go, Peter!  You are awesome!

Worker Bees

We visited Grandma and Papa and enjoyed all our usual traditions.  This time, while Lizzy was busy helping Grandma make cookies, Peter decided to dive into a workbook that Grandma had gotten him.  Papa helped him with his work.  They kept working and working, and chatting and visiting.......we couldn't pull them away.  Peter was a machine, and Papa was right there encouraging him the whole time.  When we got home, Peter told me, "Mommy, did you know that Papa is my friend?  I mean, he's always been my friend, but now, he's my best friend."  Later, while I was putting on his pajamas, Peter quietly said to me, "Mommy, I did way more work than Lizzy today.  I don't want to hurt her feelings, so I'm only telling you, but I did way more work than Lizzy."  I think that everyone loves to have something to do, and someone to pay attention to them.  Today, Peter was lucky enough to have both.  

Fun Day Out

We had a free day, and a little reprieve from this very chilly weather, so we decided to head up to the city and visit one of our favorite museums.  What a day!  It was clear and crisp, sunny and warm, just a beautiful day to be outside enjoying the world.  I always feel so alive on those days!  So thankful to be in such a beautiful place, with such special people.  I love watching the kids having so much fun.  We've been coming to this museum since Lizzy was one, so it was pretty incredible to see Lizzy as such a big girl there, and now Catherine is the one toddling around.  The kids loved exploring around outside, seeing the amazing stick "palace," and hiking up to ring the bell.  What a great day together!

Gym Class Cutie

Guess who's big enough to be in her own gym class?  Hard to believe, but it's Catherine!  Catherine and Reagan are taking gym class together, and boy are they a couple of cuties.  Catherine was a little cautious her first class.   She checked out the trampoline, and enjoyed climbing through tunnels and playing with balls.  She wasn't too sure of the parachute, but I think it will grow on her.  I'm so excited we get to have some special time together.  What a treat!

Littles at the Zoo

When Lizzy is off at school, the kid dynamic shifts.  Peter becomes the big guy, and he's in charge.  Even Catherine somehow seems not so little.  When all three are present, there's usually a partnership between Lizzy and Peter.  They are busy, busy with their imaginary games, and Catherine is observing, or more and more trying to find her way in.  She is often Lizzy's little baby, and both like that role.  Without Lizzy, there is a different partnership.  While Peter is still clearly the guy in charge, the footing becomes slightly more equal for Catherine.  These two are starting to play more as peers, the way Lizzy and Peter used to.  We had a fun day at the little zoo the other day.  Catherine and Peter loved exploring and playing.  They loved looking at all the little animals.  They had fun playing together, and that is always the best to see.