I am trying really hard to minimize my activities and rest, at 38 weeks pregnant. But Cameron and Landon don't seem to understand what that means! What can I do with them that is not a lot of work for me, but will keep them entertained?
Painting! I don't do this very often because I am kind of concerned about keeping things clean and neat. I realize this is a flaw, and kids need to get messy...I'm working on it. Cameron has a hard time sticking his hands in paint or mud or dirt or food, and that does make me a little sad. Landon, not so much. So I'm trying to let him go with it.
ANYWAY, as I don't do this messy painting thing often, I didn't KNOW what all it entailed. It's hard work! Even when you are resolved to let them do what they want! And it wasn't actually as much of a time-killer as I thought. Cameron, after I convinced him to use some other color than WHITE, was done very quickly.
Starting out with blank canvases. I felt like I needed to teach Cameron how to get the paint on his brush and put the brush on the paper! He has done this before, he is just v.reticent...
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Not Landon! He even has paint on his nose. Cos he thought it was okay to put his face in the plate.
Hey Mommy, if it's on a plate, I can eat it!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cameron is done. Used 2 colors. Almost 3. In separate, distinct strokes. And I'm not kidding, wanted me to wash the brush between colors.
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No stopping this guy!!!
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We played with chalk for a bit...I think Cameron prefers.
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As long as he doesn't have to share. See, if you
lay down on top of the chalk (or toy or whatever), then Landon can't get to it! Um, Cameron, you can't use it either this way...
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So abandoning chalk (or toy or whatever) is usually next. But then Landon doesn't want it anymore either. Go figure.
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VERDICT: NOT worth it! Not right now, anyway. I am glad they had fun, tho. I will do this again when it doesn't completely wear me out. Nope, painting is NOT relaxing. After naps we will watch a movie...
My first load of laundry as a mother.
2 years later...
...ready to sell!!!
Somewhere in there are my babies' clothes!
Now it's time for girl laundry!
Starting out with blank canvases. I felt like I needed to teach Cameron how to get the paint on his brush and put the brush on the paper! He has done this before, he is just v.reticent...
Cameron is done. Used 2 colors. Almost 3. In separate, distinct strokes. And I'm not kidding, wanted me to wash the brush between colors.
No stopping this guy!!!
We played with chalk for a bit...I think Cameron prefers.
As long as he doesn't have to share. See, if you lay down on top of the chalk (or toy or whatever), then Landon can't get to it! Um, Cameron, you can't use it either this way...
So abandoning chalk (or toy or whatever) is usually next. But then Landon doesn't want it anymore either. Go figure.
Cameron and Jack. Don't let Cameron impress you too much. He is trying to rip the head off the paper duck in the book. You know the ones where you move the tab on the side and the head goes with it? Yeah, they don't last long in this house. Indestructable force against a movable object.
Jackson, Katie, Tyler, Cameron, and Bryce all yelling at the squirrel in that tree. Yep, cos yelling at squirrels is FUN! As mothers, we are just happy it hasn't occurred to them to jump down into the mud.
This is what I am left with. They are both *very* upset and crying that their friends are all gone. Can anyone say NAPTIME? Thanks for coming ladies! It was way fun.
So cute! He even holds it up to snuggle!
Doesn't work very well for walking, does it?
Until Mommy helps by "loading" blanket inside walker...
I didn't get the actual first jumps - I was in the water, too. But he kept going and going, so this is a bit later. Warren and Cameron had developed a system by this time.
Step 1: Cameron jumps
Step 2: Cameron doggy paddles until Warren gets to steer.
Step 3: Cameron "swims" to the edge. Meanwhile, telling the next contestant his strategy.
Step 4: Climb out of pool.
Snack time for Landon.
Superfly.
I think they were trying to get a belly shot during the game.
Hostesses with the mostesses: Charity, Jen, and Kristi
Onsies always great decor!
Jen made this! Isn't she talented?!
It's my cake and I can lick if I want to!
Omi called...think she is excited about having a granddaughter?
Cheers for good old friends! Shiny happy people!
