Maran - I'm working on picking out new paint colors for various rooms in the house, and I also just finished repainting a small entry way table. In addition, I'm busy with work (we just had a big round of testing/data, which is a "busy season" for my position) and keeping the household running.
Mario - He's decided to ride in the 200+ mile Seattle to Portland bike ride again this summer, so he's been slowly getting back into his training and eating schedule. He's also been busy at work and giving his opinion on the (many) paint colors I've been painting samples of on the walls.
Miriam - She's working on counting to 100 (she loves to count in the car), recognizing patterns (today she told me "my naps are a pattern...no nap day/yes nap day/no nap day/yes nap day"), and practicing her dribbling and hopscotch skills. She's enjoying preschool, getting much better about being social with her classmates, and we already enrolled her in "pre-kindergarten" for next year. We can't believe her 4th birthday is just around the corner!
Mathias - He's as busy as ever these days, running, climbing, and following Miriam around as she plays. He loves to be outside and has gotten so smart about anticipating what we need to do so we can go places; he gets his shoes, coat, puts out his arms to get his coat on, sits down so we can put on his shoes, etc. He's practicing throwing and catching balls, eats more than his sister does at many meals, and he now puts himself to sleep! (That's cause for celebration, for sure, but I do miss him falling asleep in my arms as well...)
The kids have started playing together better these days, and it is cute to watch! Mathias loves to play whatever Miriam is playing, and he loves to copy her...he dances, spins around in circles, tries to play catch, and even sits down to rest when she does. And Miriam is getting better about sharing with him, and even helps him take off his coat and shoes when we get home. She says "Ok, Mathias, sit down so I can take off your shoes!" and he sits down right in front of her and sticks his feet out. It is adorable!
Here are some pictures from recent weeks:
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| I recovered the cushions on our dining room chairs, and Mathias really wanted to help! |
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| Mathias desperately wants to be outside playing with Mario and Miriam... |
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| Early morning coloring session! |
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| Elbow patches! |
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| Tired boy! |
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| Watching the Super Bowl! |
