Tuesday, April 12, 2016
March 29 = CDC Day
My college roommate came to visit us last night! She's here until Thursday and I couldn't be happier about it. Today we went to the gym and then took the kids to the CDC so we could eat lunch and do some shopping sans kids. We ate at the Breakfast Shoppe- so so good. And then we went to Target and Home Depot and DSW and Old Navy. It was so nice to be able to walk around leisurely! Oh also. At Home Depot... we went there to get some stuff for our backyard and as we pulled in we saw these two men running through the parking lot with chainsaws. They jumped in a car and it sped off- like with a getaway driver. We witnessed the theft of chainsaws from a Home Depot- it was insane. And thankfully that was the most exciting part of the day. Alexandra got this picture of the babies holding hands on the way out of the CDC- how sweet!
March 26 = Rugby Day
We started off today with Chickfila Breakfast- my favorite! Later, we headed to the Naval Academy to show my parents Zachary's office- they've never seen it before! Then he went to the Army/Navy rugby game. Zachary got dressed without colors in mind and showed up wearing what looked like Army colors- oops. Here's the whole crew:
And here's Malia in her Easter dress. But it was cold so she's also in a coat and sweat pants. Kind of takes away from how beautiful the dress is.
This is right before both kids were clearly ready to go:
So after about 30 minutes Zachary stayed behind to keep watching but the rest of us headed home for naps. So I titled today Rugby day but a tiny portion of the day was spent at the match. Later, we made buffalo wings and potato skins and watched Carolina advance to the next round of the NCAA tournament- great ending to a great day!
And here's Malia in her Easter dress. But it was cold so she's also in a coat and sweat pants. Kind of takes away from how beautiful the dress is.
This is right before both kids were clearly ready to go:
So after about 30 minutes Zachary stayed behind to keep watching but the rest of us headed home for naps. So I titled today Rugby day but a tiny portion of the day was spent at the match. Later, we made buffalo wings and potato skins and watched Carolina advance to the next round of the NCAA tournament- great ending to a great day!
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
March 25 = Easter Egg Hunt Day
First, I want to share this because I've done this so many times. I try not to use too many boxed foods but I can't break my family of their Mac & Cheese habit so...
Also, I have a goal of starting potty training today. Being that I am writing this a week and a half after the fact, I can give you a spoiler- it doesn't work out. But here's a cute picture of Liam in his underwear:
My parents came to Maryland this morning- they left early and got here around lunch time. They were hoping to come one of the last two weekends when Zachary was gone but the first weekend, they had a Garth Brooks concert to go to- totally valid excuse. And the second one, also valid, there was a death in the family and the funeral was that weekend. So this Easter weekend it is! Our first activity of the weekend was an Easter Egg hunt. This isn't the most exciting video but I'll share it anyway because it features an iPad being dropped a full flight of stairs and Malia throwing an egg in Liam's basket.
Also, I have a goal of starting potty training today. Being that I am writing this a week and a half after the fact, I can give you a spoiler- it doesn't work out. But here's a cute picture of Liam in his underwear:
My parents came to Maryland this morning- they left early and got here around lunch time. They were hoping to come one of the last two weekends when Zachary was gone but the first weekend, they had a Garth Brooks concert to go to- totally valid excuse. And the second one, also valid, there was a death in the family and the funeral was that weekend. So this Easter weekend it is! Our first activity of the weekend was an Easter Egg hunt. This isn't the most exciting video but I'll share it anyway because it features an iPad being dropped a full flight of stairs and Malia throwing an egg in Liam's basket.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
March 24 = Quiet Waters Park Day
We had a fun day today! Here's Malia right after she woke up, still holding on to her blanket and her Minnie.
After we got dressed and had breakfast, we headed to Quiet Waters Park. I have no pictures because it took every bit of my concentration to keep an eye on two children who refused to play near each other. I would have my eye on one, turn my head to find the other, look back and the first had moved. We met with three other moms and their kids so I kept asking whoever was closest if they saw the one I was having a hard time locating. When we left, I backed out of the spot and something sounded funny. I backed up far enough and then put the van in drive and it still sounded funny. So I got out and this is what I saw:
I saw that it had ripped off and was worthless but didn't want to damage anything by taking it off myself. I called Zachary but he was unavailable. I called my dad and sent him this picture and he asked if I had any duct tape to tape it up so it wouldn't drag. I didn't. So I called our roadside assistance but the only thing they could do was tow us somewhere to fix it which with two hungry, tired kids in the car was not appealing at all. I was about to figure out how to rip it off by any means necessary when a man, his daughter, and his dad pulled up. They recommended taking it off instead of getting it towed where someone else would take it off and asked if they could do it for me which I gratefully accepted.
We went home, got naps, and then we were off to another play date! We met my friend Anne and her three kids! Little Thomas is a few months old now and I got to hold him which made my day. Zachary met us there for the last little bit and then we headed home. Zachary got a charcoal grill so after dinner, we took a trip to Ace Hardware to get some charcoal and other stuff he needed and stopped by a Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins right after. These kids love them some ice cream!
After we got dressed and had breakfast, we headed to Quiet Waters Park. I have no pictures because it took every bit of my concentration to keep an eye on two children who refused to play near each other. I would have my eye on one, turn my head to find the other, look back and the first had moved. We met with three other moms and their kids so I kept asking whoever was closest if they saw the one I was having a hard time locating. When we left, I backed out of the spot and something sounded funny. I backed up far enough and then put the van in drive and it still sounded funny. So I got out and this is what I saw:
I saw that it had ripped off and was worthless but didn't want to damage anything by taking it off myself. I called Zachary but he was unavailable. I called my dad and sent him this picture and he asked if I had any duct tape to tape it up so it wouldn't drag. I didn't. So I called our roadside assistance but the only thing they could do was tow us somewhere to fix it which with two hungry, tired kids in the car was not appealing at all. I was about to figure out how to rip it off by any means necessary when a man, his daughter, and his dad pulled up. They recommended taking it off instead of getting it towed where someone else would take it off and asked if they could do it for me which I gratefully accepted.
We went home, got naps, and then we were off to another play date! We met my friend Anne and her three kids! Little Thomas is a few months old now and I got to hold him which made my day. Zachary met us there for the last little bit and then we headed home. Zachary got a charcoal grill so after dinner, we took a trip to Ace Hardware to get some charcoal and other stuff he needed and stopped by a Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins right after. These kids love them some ice cream!
March 23 = Help Daddy Mow Day
The weather looks like it might be nice for a few days so we went in the backyard again today. We were just relaxing but Malia wanted to get some work done so she persuaded Daddy to help her mow our nonexistent grass.
After that, she got a bath and then she was so exhausted after all her hard work! We got her in her pajamas after bath and put her in our room so she could watch some Bubble Guppies before bed. In the time it took us to get Liam out of the bath and in his pajamas, we found her asleep in our bed. Sweet girl.
After that, she got a bath and then she was so exhausted after all her hard work! We got her in her pajamas after bath and put her in our room so she could watch some Bubble Guppies before bed. In the time it took us to get Liam out of the bath and in his pajamas, we found her asleep in our bed. Sweet girl.
March 22 = Bowtie Day
So we have these child safety things on Liam's dresser. They're supposed to keep him from being able to open the drawers but they allow him just enough space to be able to take out about half the clothes in each drawer. Today, he worked on his top drawer which mostly holds socks but also has this bow tie that we got him around his second Christmas. We haven't looked at it since but he insisted on wearing it today. He went to the CDC today and I didn't have the energy to attempt to take it off so he sported it all day.
Today is Tuesday, meaning I'm on my own all day and night so after I got the kids down, I saw this and laughed out loud:
Today is Tuesday, meaning I'm on my own all day and night so after I got the kids down, I saw this and laughed out loud:
March 21 = Outside Day
We've been stuck inside quite a bit lately so today, we ventured outside. It was still a little chilly but it was doable so we put coats on and Malia got in the sandbox and Liam played around in his house.
Afterwards, they were thirsty so naturally, they found laundry baskets and sat in those.
Afterwards, they were thirsty so naturally, they found laundry baskets and sat in those.
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