Winter Wonderland

We got more snow during the night so before the girls went up to take a nap I took them out to play in the snow.

 

Here we go again...

Last night it was Emma's turn to entertain us at night.  The girls went to be around 6 and I don't think Emma ever fell asleep.  At 9:00 she was still whining so Chad went up and got her.  She came down stairs and had the happiest little smirk on her face, I could just hear her saying "hah, it worked".  She wiggled her way off daddy's lap and stood there between the two couches.  She looked at me and shook her head yes, then looked at daddy and shook her head yes.  Neither of us knew what she was saying yes to until she grabbed the piece of pizza off of daddy's plate.  So she wasn't saying "yes" as in agreement, she was saying "yes?" as in a question.  She was so happy running around the house eating her slice of pizza and making sure Papi didn't get it.  She took that piece of pizza through the family room, living room, kitchen, sent it down the slide and took it in her rocking chair.

"mmmm pizza how come I don't get this more often?"

Wondering into the kitchen with my pizza

"I wonder if I can take this thing with me on the slide?" 

Notice the pizza on the step

And then on top

 

"oops, down it goes, better go after it before Papi gets it."

 

 

(This activity reoccurred three times)

"let's try eating it in the rocking chair"

 

Back to the kitchen for some water.  "oh good, it's still there"

"Uh oh, mommy left the cabinet unlocked.  I can fix it"

 

"Wait, I have to check on my pizza, okay still there"

 

"Forget the lock, here comes Papi.  No Papi!"

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

So all the while, when this entertainment was taking place, the snow was falling and we didn't even know it.  Emma finally gave up the slice of pizza and headed to bed.  Daddy went to bed too and mommy went to work.  I took the laptop into Chad's office so I could sit and concentrate and not be tempted to sit on the couch and procrastinate.  When I walked into the office I saw that our cars were covered with snow.  I had no idea.  I love the snow.  Before I could start grading papers, I had to try and take a few pictures. 

  We are two for two, last year the day we got our Christmas tree we also got the first snow of the season. 

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

Despite Chad being struck with the flu, we ventured north to Stanwood to cut down our Christmas tree.  We went to the same little tree farm that we went to last year.  There was a dusting of snow on the ground which made it even more festive.  I think the girls' favorite part was riding in the wagon on the uneven terrain.  The pickings were a little slim, but we found a good one.   

 

When we got home Chad went straight to bed and after some lunch the girls had a little play time.  From snow to wearing sunglasses.  The girls found their sunglasses and had fun running around in them.  Then I think Madi realized it is hard to read in sunglasses.  So she ditched them for a book. I wish this had turned out clearer, this girl is on a mission.  Can you guess where? That's right, to the slide. My little ray of sunshine in this nasty NW weather. 

Money, Money, Moneeeeey!

Yesterday the girls and I got our tooshies moving and out of the house before 9.  It doesn't happen very often, I usually still have left over mascara on at 9 in the morning and already thinking about a nap.  Anyhow, we went over to West Seattle to meet the Boyer boys at a cute little coffee shop called Coffee To A Tea.  They have a great play area in the back for the kids, SHHHHH I don't want too many moms to find out about it.  The girls had a great time.  While I was trying to have a conversation, enjoy a quickly cooling latte and keep my eye on at least one of my kids and maybe someone else's, Emma found my wallet.  Amy, of course, had her camera ready.  This better not be a sign of the future.  If money is missing from my wallet I am going to Emma first. 

Madeline was being a very respectful toddler in this moment. It is hard to tell from the picture but this little girl had a great, big, huge muffin in her hand and Madi was very nicely trying to ask for some.  It was really cute, especially because Madi usually takes what she wants with force.

And she has her jacket on even though it was a sauna in there and everyone else was sweating. 

Seriously?

So Madi was happy as can be running around the house until 11pm.  She convinced me to put on her Patagonia jacket and her hat. Not sure where she wanted to go at this hour.  She is quite entertaining.  And she was very excited to see daddy.   

Trying to put on her boot. 

 

I had to throw this one in too, it is Emma flying down her slide.  She loves it!  Madi is gaining interest but rather wear a jacket and hat in the house.

The week after Thanksgiving.

Every year the week after Thanksgiving Chad goes back to Boston for a work meeting.  This year the girls are approaching their period of dis-equilibrium between the ages of one and two.  They are so funny, but have been a lot of work lately.  Emma is teething like mad.  I discovered a molar the other day that I think has been there for nearly a month.  But she doesn't have all of her front teeth so I never thought she would have a molar.  Today I noticed her upper left molar is coming through.  The poor girl is in so much pain.  Her tooth looks bruised, I panicked and called the nurse and she informed me it was blood vessels forming what is like a blood blister on her gums.  I don't know what is going on with Madeline, but she doesn't want to sleep for more than 3 hours at a time.  On Tuesday night I had to hose her down in our shower at 11:30 pm (I will spare you the details), it sent her into such a frenzy she didn't go to bed until 2 and then was up at 5:30.  Last night she woke up around 11 came into my bed with me and decided she wanted a drink of water.  I gave her the glass but was still holding on to it to help her. Well, she didn't like that and yanked the glass back and dumped water all over her head which then startled her so she threw the rest of the water on me.  So there we were in bed soaking wet, she was screaming and I was laughing.  She didn't go to bed until 1 and was back in bed with me at 4:30.  I am so excited for Chad to get home tonight.  I think I need a week in a hotel room. BTW, Madi is up now playing in Papi's water bowl.  It is almost 10 o'clock.  I have given up. 

Even though we have had a challenging week, there have been good times too.  Auntie Kendra was here all weekend and on Sunday watched the girls for me so I could do some shopping with my friend Katie.  She took the girls to the park and got some great shots.  I also got my good lens back this week and will once again start taking pictures. 

  

On Wednesday afternoon I took the girls to the Heady's so I could have an adult conversation and the girls could have a change of scenery.  The girls had a great time playing with Emerson and even more importantly I had a great time chatting with Katie and not worrying about entertaining the girls. 

Emma gearing up for battle.

 

I think it's a little too big.

Maybe it will fit mommy better.

 

I think I know someone else who sticks their tongue out like this...Hmmm daddy

 

Time to go home and go to bed, for three hours at least.

Okay, now it is 10:05 and Madi is trying to get me to put on her Patagonia jacket.  Chad should be home any minute.  YEA!!!