The fence

Derek is building a fence. WIlls is helping him by hammering. The fence is to keep the cows, chickens, zebras, and tadpoles from escaping! Nate would help but he is too busy playing with an airplane.

Baby Fight club

Baby Fight club: fight #437. Who will be victorious and who will end up crying? Our twin toddler boys have a love/hate relationship. Just a note: even if you 2 identical toys- the other one will be more attractive than the one you are holding. There is lots of screaming around here- thankfully there are more giggles and grins!

Hold on Wills

Derek and WIll had a great time this afternoon while Nate slept. Derek pushed Will around in the laundry basket then jumped in to play with him. Will thought it was hysterical and laughed and laughed. I love the moments when D has just one little to himself. Derek is so great with his brothers and they think he is the funniest guy. Will got dumped several times but thought that was funny too.

Happy birthday Daddy!

Mike's birthday was Monday but we celebrated this weekend so we had more time. You know you are a Daddy when your birthday activity is going to Pump it Up to jump with your boys. Derek and Daddy had a great time jumping. I watched the littles play with toys. Derek only wanted to jump with Daddy. At the end, Derek asked for his cupcake. We have only been there for birthday parties. Poor kid had to learn that bouncers don't always equal cake.

We had a fun cake at home though. D and I made it Friday then got to remake the cake Saturday after the first set of cakes ended up on the floor. We had fun making all 4 cakes. Will only ate a little but Nate loved the cake. Derek ate every little bit too. Derek sang happy birthday to Daddy several times over the weekend.

MIke and I had a great pre-birthday date. It was our first date with someone other than my mom babysitting! We went downtown and went mini-golfing at a glow-in-the dark, Pirate-themed, putt-putt course. It was lots of fun.

Sharing is caring

A conversation I recently heard:

Derek: Will and Nate you need to share. Will give it back to Natey. Natey you be nice. Sharing is caring boys.. sharing is caring.

Hmm where has he heard that before? Is was adorable. Maybe my words are sinking in!

Also (which is Derek's new favorite word) Wills is taking lots and lots of steps. For over a week, Wills will let go of something and take 6-7 steps. He also will stand for a while on his own, walk, stand, walk... Go Wills.

Roller skating

We are having lots of fun for spring break. I am planning fun things for D that we normally don't do. Monday we went to the play park for a special Mommy and Derek date. Yesterday we went to the library and got fun treats afterwards. Today we went roller skating.

Roller Skating!! We went to a special preschool session that was packed for spring break. Derek used the snap on skates for his first try. At first he pushed the stroller for support. It was great that parents didn't need to skate and I could bring a stroller onto the rink. D eventually held on with one hand and then was off on his own. It was fun to watch his confidence grow. Eventually the need for snacks was greater than the desire to skate so off we went for snack time. Will and Nate enjoyed the time from their stroller. I can just see a year from now... 3 little skaters. I am sure our seasoned pro will be a big help.

Green frosting

Derek and I baked cookies for St. Patrick's Day. We also made green frosting for them. D held on and helped and got his beater as a reward. I gave Will and Nate their first lick of frosting. It was a big hit of course.