What a difference a week makes

In the last week and a half we've gone from seeing several inches of snow to near record temperatures in the upper 80s. We've also gone from constant sickness (the kids and me) to nearly-well, with the hopes that our entire family can move on from here and stay well through the spring and summer.

Yesterday we had a gorgeous, sunny day. Our thermometer at home read 90 degrees! The kids, Coal and I enjoyed a picnic lunch in the backyard and lots of outdoor playtime. Anna relaxed in her swing and did countless laps across the patio pushing her toys around. While Ian rode his trike and squirted everything in sight with his water bottle. Coal lounged in the cool grass, as usual, watching it all from afar. Both kids slept well last night and slept in a bit this morning - long enough for Mama to get a shower. Awesome!

Today Ian was anticipating an Easter egg hunt at his preschool. He went off to school toting his giraffe Easter basket and must have asked ten times when he was going to get the surprise eggs.

Anna is progressing with teething but not without some discomfort. She hasn't been eating much at all the past week and is relying heavily on her bottles. Her pediatrician had a chuckle at her when he realized her top side teeth were coming in before her top, front teeth. "Doesn't she realize the top middle ones are supposed to come in first? Did she not read the book?" he asked as he examined her earlier this week. She weighs 22lbs. and is solid, strong and very strong-willed. I think she is breaking the mold on what a sweet little girl is supposed to be and do. But when she flashes that big smile and those giant blue eyes at you...you're hooked! Just like Ian, she has a way of drawing people in around her and getting noticed.

Ian is starting to show interest in potty training and we've made progress with him in just a few short days. He's willing to take a break from playing to sit on his little potty and enjoys playing Bob The Builder games on the computer while he "waits". And I'm proud (sort of) to say that as of this morning he has learned to spit - he's all boy!! He loves to imitate what we do and when we spit after brushing our teeth, he's right there watching. After lots of practice (what boy doesn't enjoy trying to spit?), he did it several times this morning after brushing his teeth. I'm sensing a new bathroom game?!?! Ha!

We're looking forward to three days with Daddy home and lots of family gathering, Easter church service, egg coloring and hunting this weekend. Happy Easter everyone! God bless!