Plenty of Fish in the Sea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In an effort to keep ourselves busy, get out of the house, and meet people near our new home, Z and I joined a playgroup; and we have had so much fun. This was our first outing, and we met up at the Mystic Aquarium. There were four other mom's who joined us, and believe it or not, 4 little boys close to Z's age. Zachary's cannot get enough of the aquarium, and his new friends!

Time for your Check-up!

 

 

 

 

All you need is a popsicle stick, a wavy red straw, and a big imagination, and you too can play doctor! Z wants to give everyone a full checkup (mommas and stuffed animals included). He was inspired by the new Disney show Doc McStuffins. He'll check your throat, your belly, and usually the top of your head, to make sure you're in tip-top shape to keep up with him in the playroom!

Strange

So a couple weeks ago, Zachary walked up to me and said, "Momma, you're so weird." I was flabbergasted, because it's not really something I'd ever said to him before. Sweet, handsome, loving, cute, smart...those are things I've certainly called him. Even silly is a common descriptor, but I couldn't think of when he would have been introduced to the concept of "weird." It's not that I don't call things weird, so after some discussion with Big Daddy Paul, we finally just brushed it off as something he'd picked up on me saying, even though I hadn't said it directly to him. 

Today, Zachary asked to cuddle on the couch and watch a movie. And I finally figured out where he picked up on, "You're so weird."

Z, I love you, even if you are so weird.

Beady-Eyed

 

 

 

 

 

 

After watching Z and Jayden (along with their Grandmas!) playing with the lacing beads on Easter, I had to get some for Zachary to have here. It's great for fine motor skills, colors and counting, and for making Momma necklaces!

Family, Friends, Fun and of course, Food!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whew, after a party like this, you just got kick back put your feet up, and eat a cookie!

Somebunnies Having Fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They couldn't possibly be having more fun with this little pile of Easter grass. Big, big thank yous to Auntie Millie for hosting Easter at her house, and for putting up with our messy babies! I'm sure you're still finding Easter grass hiding in your living room!

Raking in the Cute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What more could a Momma want then her two favorite boys working out in the yard for her? You two look good out there! Thanks for making me such a proud, happy Momma! 

These pictures were obviously from a few weeks ago, as I can never seem to catch up to the real world timeline, but we really did spend all day outside working in the yard yesterday. It was a beautiful sunny day, after a good week of rain, and it felt good to get outside and play in the dirt. Zachary was absolutely adorable. He helped me plant sunflower seeds  all over the garden. First he dug the hole (he just had to use the new hand spade Paul got me for Mother's Day). He would next ask for a seed, and toss it somewhere in the vicinity of the hole. Of course, he tried to convince me every single time that he needed more than one seed for the hole, before he'd shove a handful of dirt and mulch back on top. I'm not sure exactly where we are going to have flowers pop up, or if any of them will actually grow, but it was so much fun I don't care a bit. 

Z also helped me plant basil, tomatoes, snow peas, sugar snap peas and cilantro. I was very careful to remind him not to step on the green plants we were putting in. I had just reminded him for the hundredth time, when he announced, "Ok Momma, then I can step on the purple one!" I turned around just in time to see him crushing the purple basil I had planted! I'm hoping it's tough enough to stand up to a 2 year old's abuse, otherwise it's going to be a very long summer!

Happy Momma's Day!!

Boys Hangin Out

 

 

 

 

I wonder if, when they were thinking about how they wanted to spend their weekend, Jonathan, Linwood and Paul thought to themselves, I know what I'll do, I'll get on the floor, and play with matchbox cars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Zachary!

Sweet Singing

Z can get away with anything when he sings to me like this!

MARCO....POLO!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure who giggles more while playing hide and seek...Zachary or Pepere!!