Catch up post

Its so crazy to think that Lucy isn't our baby anymore... and she is doing so well with the transition.  Dude, is, as always, a big helper.  Right now he is really helping Lucy with talking and how to break down words so that she can say them.  It's really endearing!  And she listens to everything that he says... and the best part is after she does a good job, or attempts it he praises her with us enthusiasm!  It's like he is more proud of her than we are, and when he is so excited about it she gets so excited about it and wants to try it more.  He'll say stuff like, "Oh wow Goose!" "Not bad!"  "Good work!" There is a lot of clapping and applauding going on.  :)

She was mimicking Dude's 'angry eyes'

They have also really been into racing down a ramp.  Gaetan made this measuring 'ruler' for the kids growth so that we can take it with us where ever we move and they propped that up against the kitchen table and they test to see what cars and toys will make it all the way to the laundry room.  It's great!  Such easy and fun entertainment...

This is old news but I was taking a nap and the kids came down and Norah was laying in my belly in a very unusual way... and Tristan had been so excited about feeling her move so I told him that I thought there was a knee or an elbow and he was so excited about it!  Of course when they went to feel it she would move and they thought it was hilarious.  But what they found to be really funny was my belly button... that poor belly button.  They started poking at my belly button which would cause Norah to move so then they would feel her movement and just start laughing.  It was a vicious cycle that went on for quite some time!  The kids loved it and I thought that it was a good bonding time for them before she came.  :)  It was all fun and games until I couldn't lay there on my back anymore for them to see haha.

Something that they have really been enjoying (and me too because I'm not as mobile) are crafts and coloring books.  Dude loves going to the Dollar Store because we get crafts and educational things that he likes to do!  The last time we went we got some puzzles, an addition book, word search and an activity book for Lucy to color in.  They love it!  It's nice being able to set them up at the table with their activity and knowing that I can go clean up breakfast or take a shower or something and they will be just fine and happy doing it.  The other day I was taking a shower and when I got out I just heard them laughing and laughing and laughing... so I poked my head out and he was helping her into her snowpants... oh my.  Crazy kids.

We got bubbles for the bubble machine at the store too

I had to get this post out before I forgot and to much time went by!  I can't believe they are now referred to as the oldest ones but they are and I love them a lot.  They are mucho mucho crazy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

She picked out her own outfit...

Dude is getting really good at making things

Yup. Weirdo.

JVG