May

My goal for May was to do fun things with the kids. Because honestly, I would rather stay home most days and let the kids play quietly with their toys and then watch while they put them all neatly away, and just do small outings close to home, like the park or the library.  But the reality is that the kids get bored at home, they don't play independently very well, the house becomes a disaster zone, and we all get on each other's nerves if we stay home too much. So I tried to do some fun things and I think I succeeded.

We went to zoo - twice! I even took some pictures. I also got a free adult pass for taking a survey about my experience so we can go again!

 

We also went to the beach a few times and went to some playgroups, as well as the park. I think I did as well as I could with a baby who still naps twice a day and an exhausting three year old.

Andrew continues to be cute.

He also continues to have crazy hair.

 



 

Lauren went to the dentist this month, who told me that it's time to crack down on the thumb sucking. It went well for a couple of days. It's not going so well anymore.

 

When Lauren gets bored, she likes to take the camera and tell me, "I'm gonna take a lot of pictures of Andrew."  She also takes some artistic shots of herself, like this one.

This is a picnic Lauren prepared for us one day. On the menu: English muffins, strawberry jam, three grapes, and a raw egg.  Yum.