Spring?

Thought it was time to sneak in a quick post before March gets away from me!  It is difficult to believe that Easter is one week away, spring breaks begins today, Bennett is all set for t-ball, Elly Rose has completed week 2 of gymnastics and the weatherman is predicting SNOW for the weekend...

 



 

While spring officially arrived yesterday, we have long been ready for it in our home.  Each time I hear the 5-day forecast my patience is tested a little more.  Not much we can do to change the weather, but goodness are we ready for spring.  Actual conversation today with a colleague concluded with, "Well, if we do get enough snow, lets meet here on Monday morning so our babes can sled together....over SPRING BREAK!"

 

 

Otherwise, we really are cruising along- thankful for our healthy family and hopeful to begin enjoying quality outdoor time together soon.  I am looking forward to the break with my babes.  Elly Rose and I had a nice morning together for a quick visit to the pediatrician for her 2 1/2 year well baby visit.  She continues to be our little spark plug and experienced a little growth spurt since 2 year appointment.  She is 35.5 inches tall (2 inches taller) and 26.4 pounds (1.4 pounds more).

She loves gymnastics, playing cars with bubby, watching the IU song on you tube and playing in her new little house.  For Bennett, the academic piece continues to evolve.  He is sounding out first letter sounds in words to try and understand spelling/reading, he loves to clap the syllables in words, and after a long, cozy 4 years in his crib/toddler bed is pretty excited about the upcoming transition to his big boy room.  I am so fortunate to be a working mom who is able to be on the same campus as Bennett.  This provides me with so many little opportunities to see him and for us to spend a little time together.  After a big bump to the head on the playground yesterday, he spent the afternoon hanging in my office...so incredibly thankful for this!

 



 

 

I can't leave out a big, "GO IU!" as march madness is in full swing as of yesterday and today!  This photo was taken exactly one year ago (notice the bare legs!?) as we watched round 2 of the tournament with family.  We are hoping to spend our next few weekends doing this same thing!