Spring is in the air!

Yesterday morning I saw my first squirrel of 2009. It wasn't particularly warm outside, so I thought it was slightly odd. But later that day, around lunch, we heard birds chirping! I was so excited to finally have at least some sign that spring is on its way ... especially since spring never hit Chicago until late April or early May. It is supposed to be in the 60s tomorrow. I may work from outside on our patio for the day!

Another list-maker in the family
Last Friday afternoon, I asked E. what he would like to do over the weekend since Tyler wasn't going to be around much. He started to give me a list. Hmm, I wonder who he learned that habit from? He said some funny things, so I thought I would share it with you. Unfortunately, we didn't get to them all!

Fun things to do

1. “Learn to tie my shoes.”
2. “Learn how to spin a ball on my hand.” Then, noticing that I was writing his list down, “B-A-L-L, I'll give you a little hint.”
   
3. “Learn how to shoot baskets in a tall hoop.”
4. “Learn how to read big, big books ... like Snoopy.”
5. “Go play at the mall.”
6. “Get the trampoline out.”
7. “Wash dishes with you ... that might be fun.”
8. “Learn how to play soccer with daddy.”

Can you tell he has a little cabin fever? =)

A new milestone for the baby
I have been trying to get some new pictures and video of P. lately. A couple days ago I laid her down on her play mat after the other kids had gone to bed and she started really grabbing onto and playing with her toys. I was so impressed and shocked. I didn't realize that she was able to grab things yet, and I think it is because she never really gets her toys to herself (yes, the siblings play “with her” which is more like them playing with her toys!). I am also including some still shots of her, because I wanted to show the one where she is straining so hard to sit up. She is going to be 3 months old on Friday and I can't believe how fast she is growing!