Images from Easter 2010

At the zoo with Cousin Claire

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Hell on wheels

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Deja vu

Look at this photo, then click here - What a difference three years makes!
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Current peepee status

Nothing to report on the Potty Front. Rowan hasn't shown any interest since the first two times. We've laid off for a bit, though we have a bag of mini M&Ms with his name on it.

Other news: we are looking into doing a mini-Disney trip in late-spring/early summer. It may be really fun with the potential to be a pain in the ass. We just need to plan it out and not over do it. We know what our limitations are. It's all about the Princesses this year and we need to stay focused on that. I can't get over how pricey it is, but from all accounts, I hear it's worth it.

I've probably been to Disney World and surrounding parks about five or so times, counting early childhood and college spring break. I'm sure we're in for a totally different experience than what I've already been exposed to. We have a few months to fully plan -- but we want to take it easy and relax a bit.

I've already received great tips from friends on Facebook - there are some professional Disney'ers out there. There's almost a science to it, though we realize we are still going to pay through the nose. We just need to go for it, and make it a magical experience for everyone (especially Mo and Ro!)

How do you spell Rowan?

Houston, we have peepee

At 20 months plus change Rowan urinated in the potty today for the first time. He was properly awarded for his efforts (praise and a Sweetart)
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Future's so bright...

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Is it for show, or for blow?

We manage to sit down for dinner every night, though my boss would probably prefer that I stay at work a few more hours in the evening. I think it's an important time for us to sit together and talk about our days. Maureen is beginning to share with us and is able to tell at least one story about what happened at school. We manage to draw something out of Rowan through a series of questions, though we are never quite sure he is feeding us the facts.
One of my favorite parts of dinner is when I ask who needs a napkin. Everyone answers yes. I hand out the napkins, but hold Rowan's as the last. When I finally give one to Rowan, he holds it to his nose, makes a blowing sound with his mouth and then hands it back to me saying "Thank you." Then he waits for all of us to laugh. He knows he's funny.
We'll try to get this on video, though he usually clams up when we bring out the camera.

Ready or not, here we come.

We've been in a really fun habit as of late - playing hide and go seek after dinner with the kids. Both Maureen and Rowan get really excited, and Kristin and I are willing participants. Because of my cheating, we've restricted the hiding places to just the first floor. I think the fun thing for the kids is being found, not necessarily being successful hiders. Rowan will hide for a while, and then seek the seeker out if too much time has past. They both like to be seekers too, because of the counting involved. I like to make Kristin laugh with creative hiding places, like the time I had Maureen on my shoulders, standing in the middle of the our office/den, with only a blanket draped over us. It's fun to hear everyone giggle, and it's a great activity to have after I've been at work all day long.

Say cheese

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Fun with Mama's specs

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Lazy Saturday

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Sleeping Angel

Or perhaps a snoozing little devil? This was sent to me by our babysitter of the day, Papa Paul. Thanks!

For Karen

I was asked to update the Blog. Here's a photo of Rowan and his morning "awfla"
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Bad Ass

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Binko, Binko Biddle Dar

Zoo pic #3

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Zoo pic #2

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