little jazzercise master

March 1

Libby Mill

Love that they love books and that the library has these window cubby holes to keep them contained.

March 2

CMoR

Preview to fifteen years from now when Brooks and Edwin are cruising the hood in their red truck, with a "PLAY" vanity tag.

March 3

Bedroom

When naps will only happen in the car seat or in the bed with mom. Wishing so badly he would nap in his own bed when it's happening, but miss it so bad when the phase has passed.

March 4

ARC Park

Not so sure about the whole slide thing just yet.

March 5

Sunroom

Holy cannoli, how has 11 months passed already (four days ago)? And don't mind Andy's webbed toes sneaking into the frame. These pictures are only successful when he's around to help run Leena interference and make Edwin smile.

March 6

LGBG

Best Craigslist purchase I've ever made: these kids. JK. The stroller.

March 7

Front Yard

Bare bottomed in a wire chair when it's a little bit chilly. Whatever floats your boat, LB.

March 8

Cyborg Room

I'm anticipating a call from LuLaRoe to become a consultant so we did some major rearranging. We also though that Edwin should start sleeping in his crib instead of a pack n' play before his first birthday. Not pictured: the box spring we had to saw in half and screw back together once we got it upstairs. (We know you can buy ones that fold in half for not that much...)

March 9

Schemmel House

Cousin Boys and Cousin Girls doing cousin things. Kiki's in town so it means lots of cousin time.

March 10

I-95 N

Sitting in traffic for a day trip to IKEA with three adults and three kids. Seems manageable.

East End

Meanwhile, Andy got to work with robots.

March 11

The Daily

I can't remember the last time I experienced a brunch out. Probably when I was hungover and single and lived in New York. Okay, not that long, but still.

March 12

CMoR

I don't remember the details of the day, but I do remember this moment being the saving grace of the day. It's all worth it when they share a smile and a giggle.

March 13

Sunroom

We kept seeing bees in the sunroom (no less than fifteen by the time it was said and done) and for a minute couldn't figure out why. Then we realized they had burrowed into the wood we had brought in to burn and we thought they were gone. Then there were more when Andy was at work. I, of course, had visions of nighttime swarms and immediately called my neighbor to come help me throw the wood out. Thanks, Ben! 

Photo cred: Andy. Look closely, you can see the bee butt sticking out of one of the holes.

March 14

Attic, now Master Bedroom/LuLa Room

Part of the great switch was going through clothes. It's safe to say there are some things worth getting rid of.

March 15

Bathtub

1. Sorry Kiki wasn't featured more. She left town this morning. Just in time, too. 2. The first of many oatmeal baths because these two picked up a nice case of Hand, Foot, and Mouth somewhere along the way.

March 16.

Living Room

Sorry for the graphic. This was our day. Couch sitting and sleeping and trying to keep this guy happy.

May 17

Living Room

Oh, here we are again doing the same thing. What a way to spend a five-day.

March 18

LGBG

Finally feeling better and definitely needing some fresh air.

March 19

Living Room

Not completely over the couch phase though. Love a passed out baby, am I right?!

March 20

Living Room

Spring brings birdies! And these guys stayed entertained for way longer than I expected just watching them out the window.

March 21

Attic

Photographing things we are trying to sell. Anyone want to buy this hookah?

March 22

Sunroom

Getting back at it! To be honest, he really stayed pretty pleasant throughout this whole ordeal. 

March 23

Living Room

A visit from Ducky is the best.

March 24

CMoR

Sunglasses, poncho, and sparkly shoes. I can't wait to meet this teenager.

March 25

Front Yard

She's finally not completely afraid of her balance bike! I think she just likes to wear the helmet though.

That's definitely Edwin's favorite part.

March 26

LGBG

Cousins at the garden building towers.

March 27

Living Room

My little Jazzercise master.

March 28

Sunroom

LuLaRoe crafting! All the pretty colors to make a sign I haven't even used yet. Ha. I did get the call to be a consultant one of these days and now I'm just waiting, waiting, waiting for a giant shipment of clothes to get to my house!

March 29

Front Porch

The first batch! This isn't even half of it. At this point, I'm thinking, "Holy cow! I hope I'm ready for this."

March 30

Edwin's Room

Story time with Molly and Alice.

March 31

CMoR

We really frequented the museum this month...

He decided that since tomorrow is his birthday, he better up his skills game and decided to sneak up the stairs.

i'm so behind. yipes.

February 1

Sunroom

Chili dribble and saltine. What?

February 2

Sunroom

Well, ten months came and went. Because now he's over a year! I'm so behind. Yipes.

February 3

Sunroom

The little ham she's becoming.

February 4

Shady Grove

Loving our new swimsuits and our new indoor activity option.

February5

Back Yard

That's a lot of bamboo. It's also a lot of cuteness.

February 6

Shop

I thought having him face out would keep him awake while we walked home from the garden (dangerously close to dinner/bedtime), but clearly I was wrong.

February 7

Neighborhood

Wagon ride to go play at the Warner's.

February 8

Front Yard

It's warm enough to finger paint outside! It's warm enough to eat it too!

I should just stop buying paper.

February 9

Neighborhood

And today it's cold enough to wear our warmest coat, a hat, scarf, and mittens. How confusing.

February 10

Kitchen

Coolest grape eater ever.

February 11

Bott's House

All the kids filling up the couch watching a movie only to be interrupted for hot waffles and sausage balls. Pretty great way to spend Saturday morning.

February 12

Pocahontas State Park

Back to the 70-degree beautiful weather! Nice family outing in the outdoors, just hanging out. (I just re-read this, two months later, and I don't think I intentionally had all those "outs"...Eye roll.)

Inspirational "Hang in there" poster child.

February 13

Sunroom

Getting ready for our Valentine to get home from work in the morning.

February 14

Shop

Valentine's stairs installed. How romantic.

February 15

Floor and Decor

Even more romantic: tile shopping for a bathroom the day after. We thought about going out to breakfast while Leena was at school, but decided this was better. (Not the tile we bought, by the way. Just the one we liked.)

February 16

Regency

Learning how to make balloon animals at the mall. When you stay at home with your kids, any activity out of the usual routine is worth trying.

February 17

Children's Museum

The giant sound orbs usually get at least a few minutes of Leena's attention every time we go here.

Sorry, not sorry. Real parenting. Baby pooped on the floor. At least it was the bathroom floor.

February 18

Marshall's House

Celebrating Indiana's first birthday with plenty of cookies and hot chocolate and friends!

February 19

Maymont

My wallet stayed at home, but there were some kind other parents who gave Leena food to feed the goats. I'm so glad they did because she enjoyed it so much. Can I also say that I'm fine with wearing shorts and a t-shirt outside in the middle of February.

February 20

Twin Hickory Park

Busy morning swimming at the Y and playing at the park.

February 21

Attic

Getting ready to move some rooms around and going through stuff in the upstairs closet. Found my stash of scrapbooks (awesome) including this one from my first road trip across the US with Beefdog. We kicked it off with a visit to the Ponca City Police Department.

February 22

Bedroom

Another part of the big room exchange, getting rid of clothes. The only way to keep my helper engaged and out of the way is in his highchair with snacks. (Read, I have two hours of Leena-free time and I must get something done.)

February 23

LGBG

All the purple.

February 24

Shop

Bathroom framing. Someday this will be a studio apartment.

February 25

Brave New Restaurant

Little Rock

The quickest trip to Little Rock ever. One night. Just for these tiny ice cream cones. Okay, not really just for these, but they were pretty fantastic. Did I mention my kids stayed in Richmond? I would've been happy just flying back and forth for 24 hours if it meant a break.

Richmond

And Dad is doing just fine without me.

February 26

Little Rock

Phone

I don't know how the day escaped without a photo, but it did. So Andy sent me this graphic after I sent him a photo of my new haircut. I mean, I guess he was kind of right.

February 27

Sunroom

Super happy to be eating that yogurt! Or maybe to see me. (That's what I'm going with.)

February 28

Attic

Helping not helping. Trying out a new method of toy regulation. Four boxes to rotate throughout the year. Hopefully it will help cut down on the explosion that seems to happen everyday too.