Let it be Spring

It felt like a long Winter.  For may reasons: the cold weather, snow delays/cancellations, many colds/flu/ear infections, shorter days and busy work schedules.  After a couple of false starts, I think Spring is finally prepared to stay.  We are still flip-flopping between windy cold days and warm sunshine filled afternoons.  Oliver kept busy inside during the cold months playing with his cars and trains, art projects, and building (model cars, train tracks, towers, you name it).  But, the past couple of weekends, we also enjoyed some time outside (even though half the time he was still in winter coat and hat).

We celebrated Daddy's 40th birthday in January.  He is currently planning a boys trip with his high school pals to Iceland to mark the milestone.

The last few months included a lot of trips to the train table, Legos, cars/trains, crafts and building stuff.  Oliver has also been practicing writing his name and letters.  Lots of new books and new favorite stories to read every week.  But, Thomas the train stories are always a hit.

Last weekend we enjoyed a really beautiful day.  Oliver was excited to hang out with Abby and Bo, who we have not seen a lot of this winter due to everyone taking turns being sick.  All three kids rode their scooters to and from the park.  It as quite the adorable scooter gang.

Today, we finally planted some seeds (several varieties of tomatoes, sweet peas, cucumbers, sunflowers) and started getting the garden ready.  Dandelions popped up and the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom.

 

 

 

We are ready Spring, please stay!