Pete's first day of school

Pete had his first day of school today.  He was very good but seemed a little shellshocked. :)  He went right to Kimmy but had a very serious look on his face.  He did not eat right away but was tentatively taking pancake in his hand and putting it in his moth as I was leaving.  I'm not sure his eyes ever went smaller than "wow."

Grandpa Phil already stopped by to check on him.  They were holding him as he prepared for a nap.  He was such a good boy and I am so comfortable leaving him there.  I just can't believe my last baby is growing up. :(

Winter fun

With all of the cold weather and snow days from school, we have been finding creative, and often messy ways to pass the time.

Yesterday, the girls each cracked their own egg into a bowl and practiced "painting" with the egg on some pieces of bread, their hands, and the counter. :)  They had so much fun I could hardly get upset about the sticky paste they were leaving everywhere.  A house full of toys, and we spend our time with food. 

I have also been baking like crazy, trying all kinds of new recipes, sending most of my yummies with Andy to work.  Brent is a big fan of my caramels. :)  And the ladies in the office want me to go back to work because I'm ruining their diets.

The kids have been very good.  I think I am the only one suffering from the lack of sunshine and time outdoors.  Anxious to break out the jogger for a second round.  I should really keep track of how many miles I log.

The kids haven't been sleeping well, mostly because of teething issues and then they wake each other up.  Thankfully, we can get a full night of sleep every full days to keep us...me...from going over the edge. :)