Gotta Bounce

Today was Sammy's first trip to our local play center where he could actually play and wasn't confined to the car seat or Ergo. He had a blast and I know it'll be a popular destination for us this winter. Matthew didn't slow down long enough to be photographed.

Cooking With Mommy

The time between 4:30 and dinner is not our best time for attitudes here, mine included. They get much worse when it's time for me to make supper and the boys to play nicely together. So, Matthew has started helping with the cooking. Problem solved. And, he's actually getting quite good at it. With his memory, I'm waiting for the day when he reminds me that I have forgotten a key ingredient.

Then and now

Taking a look back at Matthew's first haircut. Some days I think they look so much alike and others I don't. You decide.

First Haircut

 Matthew needed a haircut for preschool pictures this week and I just couldn't resist getting Sammy's done too. So, yesterday afternoon, off we went. As always, Ocean is the best! She didn't even mind all the sand from the earlier playground visit.

Ready for the cut...not sure about the chair.

First snips

"Yay! She gave me my own comb!"

Both boys, with new 'dos, showing off their rewards for a job well done.

New Card Game

We are always looking for special Mommy/Matthew activities to do during Sammy's morning naps. So, I made Matthew a new card game to match the beginning sounds with the ending sounds of words. The red cards have the beginning sounds and the blue the ending sounds. To play, you draw one of each and if it's a word, you get to keep the cards. If not, put them back and it's the next person's turn.

I think that the nonsense words are almost more fun than the real ones because usually Matthew defines them as "a funny little dance," and then continues on to demonstrate said dance.

Pumping!

We have been working all summer and fall on pumping on the swings. So, imagine my surprise when I look over and Matthew's swing is completely kid-powered! Of course, after he was proud of himself and felt great about being cheered on, he announced, "I could pump a lot better if you push me, Mommy."

I guess he still needs me...at least a little.

Trike

Matthew hasn't yet decided whether he'd rather be on film or watch himself on film. It is a tough decision.