After we got back from our trip to Utah, the school year started, and it was back to the grindstone for Richard. Most of the month I was too sick with colds and morning sickness to take many pictures (except the ones of Gabe's misadventures), but the first day I started feeling well was a beautiful day, and we were able to enjoy ourselves outside. Soon after that, Richard really started his thesis work in earnest, and for the last month we've hardly seen him at all. Near the end of January, Richard's parents came to visit to celebrate his dad's birthday and we had a fun time at his sister's house together. Ethan loved the pattern blocks and made a lovely flower pattern all by himself! February has flown by. Richard was so busy we hardly celebrated Valentines day, but he took the day off for our 5th anniversary. He got the kids up, took them to the store for ingredients and made me breakfast in bed --waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, Yum! That night we went on a date while Richard's sister watched the kids. Of course, I didn't manage to get any pictures. oops.
Funny thing Ethan said: When Richard brought me my breakfast in bed and went back out to feed the kids their breakfast, I overheard Ethan ask, "Mommy not like us anymore?"
Recently, --when they're not getting into trouble and making messes (since they've had a lot of time to themselves while being neglected by a sick mommy)-- the kids have had fun coming up with new games (mostly of Ethan's design) and as you can see, hide-and-seek is among their favorites. I'm afraid our kitchen set has probably been used more often for hiding than cooking, but oh well. Whatever keeps them busy...
Well, enjoy.
5 comments:
Oh! It was so pitiful when Gabe started crying because Ethan had barricaded him in under the kitchen set! I loved the last part the most, with Gabe's silly little growly voice. We need to see pictures of the baby tummy! You should do a photo a day montage from now until "it" is born. :)
5th anniversary! Happy Anniversary! Has it been that long already? I am glad your feeling better! Those long graduate hours are crazy but Colby always appreciated emails and pictures from us. That's what we did to get through the mayhem. Love ya! You sound like your doing better and those boys are soo cute!
Cute, cute boys. You and Richard are such great parents. I wish we could see more of you guys (great phd programs in tx!). Sweet kitchen set.
(this is jen. oxox!)
I saw this on facebook first...every time I see your movies it reminds me of my kids and all the stuff I've missed filming or snaping a picture of. They are so fun! I hope you get feeling better. I have 4 sisters expecting and all having girls. You will be number 5. ?????
Gabe's "scary voice" is actually pretty terrifying.
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