Day 166 | A Halloween Sneak Peek

For the most part, I've stuck to my goal of crafting Tuesday and Thursday mornings while Robbe naps and Chase is at school. Thirty minutes, twice a week isn't much but it's something.

The last couple of weeks have been dedicated to Halloween costume creation. I've made Chase's costumes the last two years and I couldn't leave Robbe out this year. The boys will be in matching animal costumes and that, along with the photo above, is the only clue you'll get until the big reveal on the 31st. 

Fingers crossed I can finish both costumes amidst the crazy October we've got planned. 

Day 165 | It's Not Goodbye...

 

It's see you soon!

We said goodbye to Mary Catherine this morning. I'm not going to lie, there were some tears (the toddler variety), but the good news is we'll see her in just three sleeps. Goodbyes are so much easier when there's another visit on the horizon.

Can't wait to see you and your puppy at your house in a few days, MC. Woo hoo!

Day 164 | Movie Picnic Party

We celebrated our last night with Mary Catherine by having a Movie Picnic Party. We ate some delicious Chinese food (finally found a good one!) and watched Finding Nemo, of course.

Eating picnic-style is the best!

Day 163 | A Rainy, Lazy Day

I don't mind the rain. I actually kind of like it. It's nature's way of telling you to slow down and that it's ok to not be going all the time.

We took that cue this morning. Even though it was our one morning with Mary Catherine, she and I stayed in with Robbe for his morning nap while Chris took Chase to swimming lessons. It nearly killed me to not be "doing something" but the morning in was actually really lovely. We had a lazy breakfast, chatted up a storm during the nap, played some serious choo choos after lunch, and just enjoyed each other's company. Sounds wonderful, right?

With visitors, it's hard not to want to constantly entertain but I love the idea of them getting a glimpse of what our real life looks like with these two babies. 

Day 162 | National Building Museum

The weather has turned a bit cool and dreary today so we brainstormed an indoor activity with Caia and John: to the National Building Museum!

The boys had a great time playing in the Building Zone. Robbe took a snooze on the go (top-right photo is how we accomplish this) and woke up in time to get in some play time of his own.

And we arrived back home just as the rain started. Perfect.

Day 161 | The Month of Visitors is Here!

 And we couldn't be more excited!

After a lunch watching airplanes land and take off, we picked up Mary Catherine. Woo hoo! When I told Chase that she landed, he said, "hip hip hooray!" Exactly how I felt. 

Not sure what our plans will end up being but Chase has outlined the following activities for Mary Catherine to do with him:

1. Read books (check!)
2. Play choo choos (check!)
3. Go to Tree Park (check!)
4. Tell a story about Marshall and Thomas (the train, that is) going to Cape Cod 

We're making good progress...and it's only been eight hours.

Day 160 | Apple Stampin'

Are you on the edge of your seat wondering what fantastic craft we made at Whole Foods this week? The suspense is over...

Chase used apples as a stamp on a little tote bag. He really liked this activity and kept himself very entertained with the apple and paint (as you can tell by his shirt). I did help a bit with the tote bag (I can't relinquish control completely), but I was really happy he jumped right in.