The weather lately has rocked. It has been a super warm March in comparison to a typical March in Duluth. We have taken full advantage of it by playing outside almost every day. Brooks loves his bike, but might be ready for a bike with training wheels (a step "up" from his like-a-bike). We had to raise the seat on his bike a lot this year which was just another reminder of how big Brooks is getting.
Cousin time outside continues to be Brooks favorite. They play so well together. We are finally hitting the stage where Brooks can be outside playing on the equipment with his cousins and I don't need to be outside with him. YES I check on him every two minutes and YES I keep a window open so I can hear him, but he is finally able to interact without getting himself in trouble and making decisions that aren't good ones.
Kennedy and Maggie are the two loves of Brooks life and his entire body tenses up in joy when they come over to play. On Tuesday night, Kennedy and Maggie have started a "Kids Club" that Brooks has been invited to. It should be fun. They made signs, have a dues bucket and are in the process of putting up a sheet so that no adults can see in the club (think...Little Rascals). They already have their handshake and Kennedy told me tonight she just needs some new pens and pencils by Tuesday for "Club". It is adorable seeing as the only members are Brooks, Maggie and Kennedy. It's things like "Kids Club" that they will remember when they are older and get that warm feeling reflecting how awesome their childhood was (I get that feeling with my sissies lots).
Cousin time outside continues to be Brooks favorite. They play so well together. We are finally hitting the stage where Brooks can be outside playing on the equipment with his cousins and I don't need to be outside with him. YES I check on him every two minutes and YES I keep a window open so I can hear him, but he is finally able to interact without getting himself in trouble and making decisions that aren't good ones.
Kennedy and Maggie are the two loves of Brooks life and his entire body tenses up in joy when they come over to play. On Tuesday night, Kennedy and Maggie have started a "Kids Club" that Brooks has been invited to. It should be fun. They made signs, have a dues bucket and are in the process of putting up a sheet so that no adults can see in the club (think...Little Rascals). They already have their handshake and Kennedy told me tonight she just needs some new pens and pencils by Tuesday for "Club". It is adorable seeing as the only members are Brooks, Maggie and Kennedy. It's things like "Kids Club" that they will remember when they are older and get that warm feeling reflecting how awesome their childhood was (I get that feeling with my sissies lots).
And then there is the Belle. She is so fun right now. She smiles, dances, coos, growls, scootches (not a crawl, a two armed scooch like a snake), and interacts very well with her toys. Belle is super content, so usually like to sit outside and watch her brother play. She loves the fresh air and her eyes dart from each interesting object she sees. She is a precious girl.
There is something special about this picture. I didn't edit it to make her eyes extra blue, but Greg asked me if I did. Belle is so beautiful and unique. She has a head that is almost a perfect square (most people have ovals or circles), very unique hair that has some sweet, random parts and curls, and eye brows that seem to never end. We say it every day, but we are so glad we got our girl. It's a blast having one of each. Yeah for a complete family!
