Ch-ch-changes

I've been slowly changing up the playroom into a more sophisticated area for the boys (and me to look at!!) over the past week. First came the bookshelf and baskets, next came the storage ottoman, then Dave lugged down the tv stand and we had the satellite guy come and hook up the tv....... and finally came some seating! Dave went and picked up this loveseat today and it's the perfect size for the room. The train table is huge and takes up a large chunk of the playroom, but I think having it angled like this will work. Theo can still squeeze by and play, Jack can sit on the loveseat and lounge, and I can hide toys away in baskets and the ottoman. It's a win-win. There is room in the left corner of the room (nearest the kitchen) for the computer armoire that I ordered. It's small and compact and will be perfect for Jack to sit at and fiddle on educational websites. He currently does this upstairs all alone and I'd much rather have him near by for the days he is surfing the world wide web!

Now we're just waiting on a painter to come and give estimates for painting this room to a spa-like blue. Help me decide if he should paint under the chair rail, leave it white, or paint everything but the wainscoating. The chair rail and wainscoating extend from the entry way and go all the way up the stairs.... but there is a distinct border from the play room to the entry way. I'm leaning towards painting it all and getting rid of the drab white. I'm open to opinions though!!

Having fun

Jack's best little friend Graysen came over today after school to play. The boys ran outside and worked up a nice sweat (gotta love humidity!) and then changed into their superhero costumes. They would not hold still for a picture, but do any kids? Theo indulged in some yogurt after dinner. He didn't make too terribly bad of a mess feeding himself. Gotta love runny foods and little hands! The direct tv guy came out and hooked up the DVR in the playroom today. The boys now have a tv of their own! I got to actually watch and HEAR Entertainment Tonight while I ate dinner and the boys read books before bath time. So sweet!!!

Dragon balls

Kind of a racy title...... but Theo loves to play with these crazy things just as much as Jack does. Jack got them out today and then left with Dave to run errands. Theo seized the opportunity to play, all alone no less. Notice the Power Ranger and the baby doll stroller in the background. Cracks me up!

Disney on Ice

I took the boys to Disney on Ice this morning over in New Orleans. We timed it just right thanks to a quick visit to cousin Katie and Arnaud's house to kill some time (thanks guys!!!) and walked in right as the lights were dimming. Both kids were in awe of the show and sat perfectly still enjoying the sights. We left at intermission since Theo was starting to get a little restless and it was lunch time. Theo is saying "cheese" in the picture of him covering his eyes. Guess he wanted to play "peek a boo" too!

Outside play fun

Today I hosted an impromptu playgroup of sorts. My friend Patti is moving soon and we all wanted to see her before she leaves. We had a nice group in the gravel box this afternoon; Jack and Alyssa were thick as thieves, Theo and Juliet were never far apart, and Aidan and Andrew were obsessed with playing ball. Juliet's brother, Scott, is about a week out from having his tonsils and adenoids taken out and has been having a rough time. He seemed to enjoy being outside and playing with the water table (thanks Mimi and Papa!!!) for a bit. Thanks to Theresa, Betsy and Patti for joining us outside today! I had to scrub the dirt of my boys at bath time :)

Jack's 4 year appt.

Jack went to the dreaded 4 year old well check today. Anyone who has recently been through this appointment can attest for how awful it is for the kids. He is 3' 5 1/2" and 39 lbs (so glad he didn't lose weight from the tonsillectomy). He had his vision and hearing screened and did great with both tests. Then he got to pee in a cup (it was a moment that I was so glad to have a boy) and got his finger pricked to have blood taken. We found out that he takes after me with having blood taken because he said that he needed to throw up and became very white. I'm the same way! The best part of the appointment was getting 4 shots, 2 in each arm. He was sooooo brave and only cried for the last shot because it stung. He got to pick something out of the treasure box and got a sucker. Go brave boy Jack!!!

Jack's obsession

Dave took Jack out on an excursion at the beach last week and came home with these little ball contraptions. They have magnets in them and open up when placed on the special magnet cards. Jack and Theo both love them! You can "brawl" with them and get points values, etc.......... right up Jack's alley. Dave took Jack to get a tackle box to keep them safe and away from Theo. Jack and Theo got a lot of money for Valentine's Day, Easter and post-tonsil recovery.... so here's what the money went to!!!