December 1 = Make New Friends Day

Liam loves sitting next to new people at his therapy appointments.  Usually, as in this case, they are very nice and talk to him a bit until he goes back to his appointment.  He's such a sweet boy.

I got a bit nostalgic today so I looked at pictures of all the kids around 6 months- here's what we've got:

Also this:

I asked Malia to bring Kayleigh a toy- here's what we got:

Rosie loves her Kayleigh:

May 23 = Boxes are Toys Day

All of our fabulous new baby stuff came and there were two identical, large boxes so I thought we might could have some fun with them before we threw them away.  I was right.  I gave the kids some markers and had them decorate their "houses" while we listened to music.  Jackpot.

There are no words for this so I'll just leave it here...

Sometimes, Rosie disappears and takes naps in the weirdest places- this is one of those times:

November 13 = Biden Memes Day

I have a new favorite thing.  Biden Memes.

My kids also have a new favorite thing:

It's called "shove as many toys as we can out of the tiny crack in the door we can make with the lock on the top just to make a big mess."

Also, my other favorite thing is Malia saying "where are you?"  I tried to get her to say it on this video but she wouldn't but there's some other good stuff on this video:

September 13 = Soccer Shots Day

We had a really busy day today!  First we took Liam to the bus stop and then we went to the MOPS Registration Playdate.  Malia wanted to dress for the occasion:

Other moms (not this one because it takes all I have to get us fed, dressed, and out the door) brought extra riding toys so the kids with moms like me could have something to play with.  Malia took advantage:

Later, it was time for Malia's first soccer shots... I don't even know what to call it... practice?  gathering?  I don't know.

Here's a video of Malia participating fully in the... gathering.  I'm going with gathering.

And hugs for her friend, Evie:

Liam was not a fan of watching from the sidelines so he and Zachary found some other trouble to get into:

Coach Casey did her job:

September 1 = Company Picnic Day

7th Company had their picnic this afternoon- ooo I'm going to see if I can find a picture from last year's... nope.  Fail.  Anyway, I know we went last year whether there's photo evidence or not.  But this year was even more fun because Malia was running around.  Barefoot.  This girl is always barefoot.

I brought lots of toys to try to keep Liam occupied.  It worked.  For a few minutes.

Saw this on Facebook today... I don't drink the pumpkin spice lattes or wear fur (or fur looking things) but everything else is spot on.

April 23 = Malia's Expressive Day

We had a fun day today!  Look at my skinny child:

Ravens and Red Sox... interesting combo:

Malia wore a pretty little dress today that her friend Evie got her for her birthday last year... and she's being such a sweet girl to Joey.

After getting dressed and eating breakfast we headed to the gym and then to the Academy.  I've got to share these videos of my crazy kids:

We went to the Academy to see the swimming portion of the Special Olympics that the Midshipmen Action Group was helping out with:

We had spaghetti for dinner- can you tell?

Also, I saw this on facebook and laughed out loud again.  

And later, I brought this toy out- there's a frame and then a board with holes in it that different colored buttons can pop into.  It came with lots of different pictures that can go on the board and helps the kids with color recognition and the fine motor skills required to pop the buttons in.  I got it out for Liam but Malia really surprised me with how well she did!

March 30 = Easter Goodies Day

I got home from the gym and discovered a big box at our door from Grandma and Pops!  I got super excited and was not disappointed.  There were lots and lots of candy and snacks and then toys for both babies- Malia got this baby doll.  I took it out and handed it to her and Liam immediately said "Baby!"  Liam got a dinosaur- when I took that out of the box, he loudly roared at it.  Then I opened the candy- should have waited until Liam went down for a nap because he's at the age now where I have to share :( Well, there were a few things in there just for me- Easter kitchen towels- I LOVE seasonal kitchen towels- and lemon heads, my favorite candy which, conveniently, Liam can't have.

August 15 = Re-visit old toy day

One of the main challenges I'm facing when home alone with two under two is during times when I have to pump.  I can put Malia on the bed and feed her or help her with her pacifier but having Liam up on the bed too doesn't ever work- I can't be available enough to feel Malia is safe and even if I did, the likelihood of him staying on the bed is slim to none so I'd have to disconnect from the pump and go make sure he was safe himself.  So I pump when Liam is napping but having to pump every 3 hours at least, sometimes I have to leave him in his high chair or in his room with some toys.  In this picture, I had left him in his room with his toys but came in to see him doing this:

I had this out for Malia when we were all three in Liam's room.  When this was Liam's toy, he had no interest in it all.  Better late than never?