Leia asked me this week about implementing the calendar idea for tracking our Mommy Time like I had previously suggested. Now she knows that I will make up each missed session, so she's not getting so upset when we miss one. I have her mark each day in the calendar with an "L" so she can see that we're on track and she's getting all her makeups. She really loves marking that calendar by herself. I am definitely noticing a big difference in both kids behavior after only 2 weeks of just adding Mommy Time, which is so rewarding! We went to a little art show at the Rec Center to see my friend Dan's photography on display, and both kids had a great time. It's cool to watch Leia because she really likes looking at the art work on the wall and picking out her favorite. I was really impressed with Leia's social skills this week when she got Echo to play with her AND have fun together even after Echo made it clear that she didn't want us to be there when we stopped by one day. We went on an adventure down to Taylor Creek in South Shore to watch the salmon spawning. Leia had a blast on the little adventure trail walk, but her favorite part was picking wildflowers and making little arrangements at our picnic lunch afterwards. I've been pretty set in my decision to keep the girls sleeping in separate rooms because they are one somewhat different sleep schedules and I want both of them to get really good rest. Leia, on the other hand, wants desperately to sleep in a bed with her little sister. She put up such a fuss about it one day this week that I had to compromise and agree to sleep with her myself! Maybe we'll think about sharing rooms when Arwyn turns 3 and starts sleeping in a big girl bed, but for now, sleep is way to precious in my book!
Arwyn finally took a few naps longer than 40 minutes this weekend and didn't wake up super pissed. Hallelujah! She's still getting really tired though lately, but it's cool because she actually tells us that she's tired before she gets to the tantrum stage, "Mommy, I tired." Unfortunately, I wasn't able to put her right to bed the first time because she hadn't eaten dinner yet. The second time was odd because we were on a long car ride and she had only just woken up a couple hours prior. Again we weren't able to put her to sleep (too much action in the car for her to fall asleep), so then she got into her super cranky "can't make a decision mode" right when we arrived at our fish watching adventure. It was quite a task to get her calmed down and help her catch her second wind. I used our never fails Yeti scare tactic, which both worked and backfired because then she spent the rest of the time fixated on finding and saying hi to a Yeti! Arwyn had another awesome "Hi Honey, I'm home. I missed you. I made you monies!" session on Sunday evening. Watching her act that little scenario out never fails to make you smile!
Arwyn finally took a few naps longer than 40 minutes this weekend and didn't wake up super pissed. Hallelujah! She's still getting really tired though lately, but it's cool because she actually tells us that she's tired before she gets to the tantrum stage, "Mommy, I tired." Unfortunately, I wasn't able to put her right to bed the first time because she hadn't eaten dinner yet. The second time was odd because we were on a long car ride and she had only just woken up a couple hours prior. Again we weren't able to put her to sleep (too much action in the car for her to fall asleep), so then she got into her super cranky "can't make a decision mode" right when we arrived at our fish watching adventure. It was quite a task to get her calmed down and help her catch her second wind. I used our never fails Yeti scare tactic, which both worked and backfired because then she spent the rest of the time fixated on finding and saying hi to a Yeti! Arwyn had another awesome "Hi Honey, I'm home. I missed you. I made you monies!" session on Sunday evening. Watching her act that little scenario out never fails to make you smile!
Leia pointing out her favorite piece of art in this section of the art show.
Both girls also enjoyed this one.
Leia liked the town scene on the right, but I preferred the one on the left.
Time to pull out the costume box and play dress up!
Here we have a Yeti Navy Captain with fairy wings!
So fun to see yourself being silly!
Dr. Leia taking patient Arwyn's temperature with her "digital thermometer."
Daddy taught them the simple pleasure of graham crackers dipped in milk.
Leia even makes sure to hold it in the milk for a count of 3.
We are finally smiling, on the path, and moving in a forward direction looking for Yetis!
It was pretty crazy to see all the fish. They were literally packed in the creek like sardines in a can!
Not sure if Arwyn or Leia really knew what they were looking at or not.
Fun family picnic at the Fallen Leaf Lake Campground.
It must be Poppy's lucky day...nice back rubs from both granddaughters while enjoying his favorite drink!
Then Arwyn decided to share the wealth, rubbing both me and Poppy at the same time.
Special treat from Nana...Astronaut Ice Cream!
Even Leia liked the Astronaut Ice Cream!
Practicing her flying skills for when she transforms into Super Girl on Halloween!
Love this little cutie glittering in the sunlight and tall grass.
Leia and Emmett made some beautiful bouquets with all the wildflowers they collected.
Very happy with the treasures she was collecting and the little game she was playing with herself.
3's company or 3's a crowd? Either way, they're all cute.
Still fun to jump in the fall leaves even if no one rakes them into piles.
Beautiful multimedia art by Leia that she gave to Arwyn to hang in her room!
Nice cutting job with scissors by Leia!
A little hard to see, but I love this one by Leia because it's one of her first pictures of a "scene." Ground, people, blue sky, and a sun!
Leia's first time drawing hearts!
This one isn't too exciting, but it shows how much better she's getting at coloring in the lines.
Masterpiece by Arwyn!
This one really makes me happy because Leia finally drew some real (or closer to real) "E's"! Plus she got the dot on the "i" right.
Decorating a pumpkin.
This one is a scare crow. Leia's teacher told me she's very good at the "teacher modeled" art projects, and this one very clearly demonstrates that she is!
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