I feel as though I have so many topics to catch up on (including the 2nd part of our Christmas), and I am working on writing things down so I do not forget! Also, I have slowed down on picture taking and I am not sure why. Other than, I took 9 million (or so ) during the holidays.
The weather has been less than desirable around here (at least for me). I admit that I am not a fan of winter. Anything under 50 just really bugs me. If you add rain and clouds to that, I am sure to not enjoy!!! Therefore, I have had to be creative in ways to burn off energy for my little people! Again, I do not have many pictures so I will throw in a few random ones just to share.
This past week:
My babies do spend a fair share of their time arguing, but overall they are the very best of friends. Many times I have to remind them that we are going to play with friends and that means "talk" to them and not ignore them. They are truly used to being in their own little world with each other. I love it, but feel they need to branch out when we have the opportunity.
We went to one of our favorite play places earlier this week and it was so amazing to watch them from a distance when they had no clue I was even around. Let me paint the picture (no camera):
Addison was having trouble accomplishing what her brother was doing ( climbing up through a hole onto a net) because she did not have the upper body strength. However, she really really wanted up where he was and he wanted her to come up. I watched for a while as he encouraged her and told her she could do it. After even trying to pull her up (with nothing for her to stand on) he gave up and jumped down to try and lift her up. So there they were for a few minutes with him trying to serve as a bench to her. She still did not have the upper body strength to pull herself up. So, once again, Alex pulled himself up through the hole to try and lift "Sissy" up. It still did not work. Over and over again they tried until they just weren't sure. One more time, he jumped down, let Addison stand on his knee (he was kneeling down) and he pushed her bottom and she was able to make it!!!! ; ) My heart was overjoyed with this beautiful moment. I watched my two babies work and work until each one was successful. I kid you not, as soon as Alex pulled himself up to join her, they high-fived each other. I was in AWE of what just happened. I LOVED IT!!! Somehow they figured it out. Alex has the physical strength in their relationship and Addison has the emotional strength. It was simply a beautiful moment. One that I did NOT want to forget about and one that I want them to have written down.
I love you babies. May you always love each other enough to wait for each other to be successful!! You bring me joy everyday and I am so proud of the little people you are becoming.




Priceless!
This was the first time we took the kids to Mama's place!










