Yay sunshine

We had a nice visit with our friends who came over for a play date today. It sure made the day go fast. Then after they left it was no longer gray and rainy and it was sunny and about 60 degrees. So we walked to the park, where Ella pretended that leaves were invitations to parties and she taught a much younger girl (a one-year-old) how to master the stairs and swing. Eva took her first walk in the sunshine and slept while I held her.

We also snagged some pine combs while we were out. And Ella got lots of compliments on her red boots.

The day in photos

My hubby wasn’t here today - away on business, so I’m sure he’d like to see what we did. So here’s a little snapshot.

Ella wanted to hold Eva this morning and was really sweet with her.

Then Ella wanted to shoot her own photos.

She insisted we make cookies this morning then hijacked the sprinkles.

Eva’s getting so cute and expressive. She was really awake a lot today.

We tried out the bumbo for Eva. She’s pretty good in it. And Ella got her haircut by the way!

Tried to get a group self portrait shot. Someday I’ll use a blowdryer and makeup again, I swear.

So cute in her Hello Kitty knee pads and helmet.

And there are those delicious cookies we made. Yum!

How am I supposed to lose weight when Ella wants to make cookies everyday?

We had intentions of going to our favorite Tuesday storytime today until Ella refused to get dressed and kept insisting she wanted to make cookies instead. And then I wandered, does she like storytime as much as I do? And with that I decided we’d just stay home and make cookies.

So, we started a batch of oatmeal/peanut butter cookies until I realized I didn’t have enough peanut butter. So we put that project on hold until we could get some more at the store.

And now we’re back from the store, where Ella got her haircut, we got peanut butter, a helmet for her to ride on her scooter later, and some stuff for our lunch/playdate tomorrow.

But now it’s “quiet time” — which really means mommy needs a break time, and those peanut butter cookies will just have to wait. As will that laundry I washed earlier. And some cleaning that needs done. Sometimes I feel like I never can finish anything around here. And on that note …

Good Sunday

I worked late last night and then got up as usual this morning with the girls. So, that’s always tough, but Eva woke me up sweetly smiling and I cuddled with her and we both snoozed a little longer.

Then once Eva went down for her nap, Ella and I made some Chocolate-Chocolate Chip muffins. Yum. They’re kinda like the healthy cookies I like so much - they have applesause and oats in them. You can find the recipe here. It actually calls for peanut butter chips - but I used dark chocolate instead.

Eva’s been sleeping pretty good lately. Usually just up twice a night. And last night she slept from about midnight to 6 a.m. That is awesome.

I’m very happy to have some time to myself now though. Got my laptop and watching SNL from last night. Zack Galafianakas hosted. So funny. One line he said was “My girlfriend just wrote a thesis on Contemporary Feminist Theory, and I gotta tell you. It’s pretty good. For a girl.”

Yesterday we stocked up on birthday supplies. We’re having a small party with family this weekend for Ella on Saturday and then Eva is getting baptized on Sunday. So it is going to be a busy and fun weekend.

It’s nearly 50 degrees out today. So nice. Maybe after we rest we’ll go for a walk. Hope we can get our new windows installed soon just in time for spring.

OK, must drink more coffee and enjoy the silence a little more …

Oooh, and I just remembered Oscars are on tonight. Maybe if I talk up the pretty dresses I can get Ella to watch.