We got to host Daddy's side of the family for Christmas on New Year this year, so much of the early part of this week involved preparing for their coming. We made lots of cookies and did lots of cleaning. I think Monkey and Bug's favorite part of the cooking was pulling out their hammers from the playroom and helping me smash candy canes for peppermint sugar cookies. Yum!
Since Daddy didn't have to work much this week, they got out of one grocery shopping trip and most of the cleaning and spent some quality time with Daddy instead. Monkey and Bug helped him build their new climbing dome by handing him wrenches, nuts, and bolts, counting pieces, and working on their patience until they could actually climb on it. (For most of the building Goose actually came with me to the store for some just-Mommy-and-me time.) Unfortunately, the spaces in the dome turned out to larger than we expected and they can't quite get up it yet (of course, it had also been raining, which made everything a little slippery). But the whole entourage got a kick out of running around inside and around it. A little later in the week Daddy took them to the playground, while I got some cleaning done.
Walking!
Goose is now walking as her main method of transportation! And she's starting to gain speed--next week I may be writing that she's running! She is especially excited that she can carry things around now. Monkey and Bug also introduced her to Ring around the Rosies this week, which she loves, although she usually falls a little early.
Merry Christmas!
Most of the family arrived Thursday evening to be greeted by a very excited entourage! As usual they enjoyed having extra adults around to do things like read books to them and play games--in this case computer games. Two tablets arrived with the relatives, and the girls were introduced to games like Cut the Rope and Angry Birds--very popular!
Like Mommy's family, Christmas with Daddy's family means stockings (filled by Nana), sugary goodness, and a morning full of taking turns opening presents. Fortunately, the Monkey and Bug were entertained enough by their stocking stuffers--especially some new sewing cards--that the wait between their own presents wasn't too bad. Outdoor play seemed to be a theme this year: In addition to the climbing dome from us, they also received a small trampoline, a bouncy ball (the kind you sit on), a mini basketball hoop, and two scooters, all of which have gotten lots of play time already!
Everybody left on Sunday, and while the girls are always sad to Nana and Papa Bear go, I think they were ready to have some time with just Mommy and Daddy and the normal routine.
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