Easter Eggs

The girls had been anxiously awaiting this day and planning what they would do to their eggs. Jillian had been reading an Easter story about decorating eggs, and had found some very intricate designs that she wanted to copy. This photo shows her intensely focused on trying to draw a design on an egg. She did this for a little while, but it didn't turn out the way she hoped. Jilllian finished coloring the rest of her eggs, but then had a meltdown afterwards because the decorating did not go as she planned. She recovered (sort of) about an hour later.

Bridget enjoyed using markers on her eggs, putting all kinds of designs on them. She really liked it when we got out the paints, though her hands ended up with more paint on them than the eggs. She did pretty good this year, only breaking a few eggs.

Tor had his nap while the girls worked. He woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and could barely do any egg coloring with all his crabbiness. He smashed a couple eggs, and then cried when we said we were all done. Oh well, maybe next year.

Birthday presents

 Jillian and Tor got late birthday presents from Aunt and Uncle and Ava and Harper.  When Jillian got hers she was so excited.  It was a journal to write in and that's what she is so into now.  Bridget got a present too, a Elsa sticker book, that she enjoyed working on while I read the story to her.

Tor got movable jungle animals that Daddy is setting up for him in this picture.  He is so into this present thing now too.

Fun Things

 They were all busy outside.  Tor was getting a scary ride from Bridget and Tierney was riding nearby to keep a close eye out.  Ty was doing yard work by the driveway.  It was great!

 Then when Jillian got home it was time to get out the bubble stuff.  Jillian is practicing making her big bubbles.  Bridget stuck to the little bubbles and Tor kept pouring out the bubble solution. He kind of got the hang of it when someone would dip it for him.

Also it was time to get out the sandbox toys but they weren't just content to play with them.  They got the hose and made lakes and streams so when they all got finished playing in the sand box it was time for complete changes of clothes.  After this Ty came again and took them exploring all over, even making hiding places in the trees.  It was such a warm sunny day to be outside!  No trouble at all getting them sound asleep at bedtime.

Tree Climbers

 This year Jillian is into climbing everything she can.  Yesterday it was this old Dogwood tree.  She's tried to get on the shed roof but that's been declared out!

 Bridget doesn't want to be left behind so she climbed up this smaller Magnolia tree and felt pretty good about it.  She even picked me a flower.  She wanted help getting down but she had to learn that too by herself.

Bridget had just finished making this Easter necklace so sat for a picture with Tierney.  They are all looking forward to Easter.

Tor's 2-year Check-up

Tor went to see Dr. O'Neil on Wednesday with Bridget and Mommy for his 2-year check-up. Unfortunately, the clinic made a mistake and scheduled a different doctor with the same-sounding name. The appointment went fine, though, and Tor didn't even do too badly with the Hep-A shot. Tor continues to be on the light side, with a weight of 25 lb 13 oz (or 21% of average), but his height is typical at 34" (or 51% of average) and his head size is large like the rest of the family at 19.5" (or 71% of average).

Green Kids

Here is Tierney (home for Spring Break) trying to corral all three for a picture of all of them in their green shirts for St. Patrick's Day.

Early Release Days

 Jillian had early release on Thursday and Friday so I kept telling her Thursday was the day to cut her bangs, something she doesn't like.  Although when I tell her she could grow them out, she doesn't want to do that either.  So when I told her to come get her bangs cut, this is how she showed up.  This girl is so creative and a thinker.  She doesn't like to get hair on her face when I'm cutting so this was her solution.  Cracked me up.

 Jillian also has a new obsession.  She was determined to master the Pogo stick.  She wouldn't quit Thursday until she was red in the face and had done 13 jumps in a row.  That took most of the afternoon.  Then it was back to the same thing on Friday until she had 23 jumps in a row.  One time I made her take a break for 15 minutes and she pouted the whole time.

 In the morning Bridget and Tor had their first tea party.  Bridget showed a lot of patience with Tor but she did send him into the kitchen each time to replenish their cookies or crackers.  Most of the liquid in their tea cups ended up on the table.

 Tor was pretty proud of himself when he climbed  to the top of the backyard.  He has his play saw with him, as right before he climbed up, he tried to saw his way out of the fence.  He loves the outdoors and never wants to come in.

I read Bridget one of the Easter books I just set out and there are around 15 of them.  After I read one to her, Bridget sat on the bench and proceeded to read the rest of them aloud.  Perhaps she has them memorized from last year.  

It was so nice that I put out the kid's table and chairs.  This is what Tor thinks of to always play dangerously.  He didn't get a chance to sit down on the chair on the bench before the table and chairs were removed.