Craft

Sylvie gets a lot of air time, but that doesn't mean that Jens isn't up to interesting things, too. Today he got creative, and this is what he made:

This little person is so cheerful and happy. It seems like walking has brought out her personality more. She is delightful.

One more for you, Mom

Getting fast on those chubby little legs!

For those of you who were concerned about my arm, don't worry about me. I am fine. My arm still hurts, but it is clearly NOT broken, and in fact, the bruise resulting from the incident is quite disappointing and less than impressive. Frankly, I expected more. I guess icing it really helped.

We have been up to our regular things--Project Runway, Visiting teaching, allergy shots, changing diapers, going to church, doing chores.

We did manage a trip to the granite and tile place on Saturday. We ate lunch at Panera first, then spent two hours looking at stone and tile. The kids were troopers and I am totally indecisive. We found some beautiful granite that Mike and I both loved, but of course it was super expensive, and for our bathroom we need about 14 square feet, but we have to buy the whole slab (53 square feet). After thinking about the cost and staring at our bathroom for hours, I am backing away from the granite. I wish I could tell you we have decided on something else, but we certainly haven't.

In other news, we have been busy partying. Mike turned 33 yesterday. Doesn't that sound old and mature? I am happy to report that Mike is no more mature now than he was when I married him. Forever young, that guy. To celebrate we have been hitting the town! Monday night we went out with JP and Natalie while my sweet friend Wendie watched the kids. Jens had the best time with her--he was so happy when we got home. They had been practicing tracing letters together because Wendie needed to learn her letters. Tuesday night was our family birthday dinner. Jens cried through most of it, which made it really fun. He perked up in time for presents and lemon pie, though.

Mike's best present is Mastermind, which he and I played at Christmas at the Bacons' house and thoroughly enjoyed. Yesterday was our real party day. We left our kids with some really great friends and went to San Francisco for the day. We saw Wicked, which we both thoroughly enjoyed, went down to the wharf for a nice dinner, and hit Ghirradeli Square for dessert. It was really pleasant to have a day to just be together. The weather was clear and since it was a Wednesday we had no problems with crowds, lines, or traffic.

Today I have been lazy and sleepy and I haven't gotten properly dressed. I did cook dinner and rearrange the furniture in our bedroom, though. Winter must be the season of furniture rearrangement--I have been wanting to change around every room in our house.

oops

I pulled the vacuum cleaner down five steps onto my arm today. It feels like it is broken (what does a broken arm feel like?). I can't move it without pain, there is a raised welt on my forearm, my wrist hurts, and I am very grouchy. I was trying to vacuum the stairs.

Lesson learned--the stairs will never be vacuumed again.

Also, I hate remodeling. I wish my bathroom was back to how it used to be--rusty sinks and all.

Snack Time

After Sylvie gets up from her afternoon nap, she has a little snack. Little snacks make her very cheerful, and naps make her very beautiful--rosy cheeks and sparkly eyes.

She is sharing a cracker with you! It is soft and squishy--just a little chewed. Don't you wish you could take it? Or even better, let her stuff it into your mouth with her slobbery little fingers, which she finds HILARIOUS. Hilarious enought that I let her do it. I must be a real mom.