Man, this winter seems like it will never end! Lots of snow days, lots of skating, skiing, and sledding, lots of time cuddled up inside in front of a movie! We've had fun in the snow, but we're ready for spring!!
Drew and fun surveying ice conditions in the yard :)
Both of the boys took skating lessons last month. Finn loved every minute, Mitch took a little warming up. He usually walked off the ice at least once per lesson (bored or tired?), but I think they both learned a lot! Finn can skate circles around me now (literally!) and Mitch seems do much happier and more comfortable on the ice.
Mitchie reading in a quiet corner :)
Finn is obsessed with Legos lately (and I am too!) so we've been busy building lots if great Lego masterpieces. Mitch is also getting in on the action and loves building cars and boats.
Mitch's permanent marker artwork in his feet and hands
Mitch is in the midst of a huge cognitive growth spurt right now, learning letter sounds, spelling and writing his name, counting, etc. I notice that his memory and recall for names of places and things is getting so much better. He continues to be a really independent little guy, playing on his own and using his imagination with his toys. He was sick a few days over the past few weeks and drew and I argued about who would get to stay home with him because he's SO easy to be around!
Finn having a frustrated moment on the backyard rink.
Finn is also learning so much and is starting to sound out words! He's like a little sponge, listening and picking up on everything we say, whether we realize it or not! He forgets the name of the blog I work on (The Inspired Treehouse), and calls it "The Expired Dream House". Cracks me up every time. Hershey's Kisses are still Horseshoe Kissies. The word "actually" begins nearly every one of his sentences (Mitch too), you know, since they know everything :)
Mitch using ski poles to learn how to skate
