An Interesting Day

Matt crying as he plays.

This day had a lot of ups and downs. Matt seems to be a little under the weather again. On top of that he is teething which makes him insanely irritable. He woke up early this morning with a bang and seemed to cry even when playing. An early nap did not calm his temper. He did have his good moments though. Jack was able to make him laugh for a while until he would cry for no reason. He also loves to walk around with the blanket on his head. He puts out his arms to feel his way around the house. I think having the blanket on his head is weirdly comforting to him.

Matt walking around with his blanket ("baby" as he refers to it) on his head.

Jack was so good today (thank goodness). He seemed to know that I was having a hard time with Matt and was able to occupy himself for a good part of the day. We were still able to fit in our usual Easter Egg hunts and our daily Uncle Wiggly games while Matt napped. The best part of my day was finding out that Jack can write. He was spelling his name, Matt's name and can write a handful of letters. Terry worked with him a little this evening and Jack just seems to be bursting with the need to write or draw. It is so strange how one day he seems to have no interest and the next day he can't stop doing an activity.


Jack spells his name - although backwards


Matt calling it quits. Let's hope he sleeps in.

One of Those Days!

What is Matt saying here?

A. Come on Mom. What is one more load of laundry today?

B. Why are you mad? I wore the bib.

C. I can't help it. Deal with it. I'm still cute, right?

Busy Bees

This past Sunday, Jack's school had its open house. Instead of showing mom and dad around, Jack jumped into his daily school routine of playing and Matt was right on board with him. The two found their own activities and dove right in. It is nice to see Jack enjoy school so much and I think Matt will love it too (in 2 more years!).
This week was supposed to be sunny with some chance of rain but it has turned out to be cool, rainy and gloomy. I know it is typical March weather but I was so looking forward to some sun and playing outside. Oh well. It will soon be here. Meanwhile the little guys have spent their days pretending to be in a parade, playing Candy land, counting incessantly (Jack), drooling incessantly (Matt) and tearing apart every room of the house as I follow behind them cleaning. Needless to say, nap time and bedtime have not been a problem.

The Many Faces of Jack

Jack was in a silly mood on Friday. We took lots of pictures of his funny faces. Here are a few...


He is always singing, dancing and acting so funny. I am not sure what exactly is going on in his head but sometimes I think he is in some elaborate musical.

Happy Saint Paddy's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a big deal in Chicago with lots of parades and green beer. Jack and I have been gearing up all week with baking soda bread, decorating shamrock cookies and making green and orange rice krispie treats. We went to a great party at a cousin's house on Saturday and then to the South side parade on Sunday. Matt missed some of the festivities because of naps but still enjoyed the weekend.

Zoo Day

Jack, Matt and I joined my mom on Friday for a marathon day. We went to the zoo which was great for Jack but too much for Matt. Jack loved going from place to place where as Matt was content on climbing the wood fences. We then went to McDonald's only to just waste a perfectly good happy meal. What kid does not eat fries?
Matt then took a great nap at my parents house. Jack and I spent the time in town shopping at the bakery, watching the trains and even getting to see the firemen practice using the hook and ladder.
I am so glad we took full advantage of the sunny day. This weekend has been miserable with lots of rain and dark skies. The boys are holding on and we have a lot planned for this week. I hope the weather works in our favor.

Fresh Air

Trying to keep up with the big brother



The last couple of days have been so nice with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. After weeks of being cooped up, the boys and I were finally able to ride bikes, color with chalk, play in the sand box and go to the park. The beautiful weather could not have come at a better time. The kids are finally cough and sniffle free, eating again and sleeping better (at least Jack).
After being sick for 5 weeks, Matt has come back with a vengeance. He is literally bouncing off the walls with boundless amounts of energy. I have to change his clothes as he runs around the house. This morning I gave up and let him run around in his diapers. Jack made me feel bad as he kept asking "why is Matt naked?" In the car, Matt constantly kicks his shoes off so I stopped putting them back on his feet which did not prevent him from running around with only one shoe. I can't complain though. I am thankful to have him back and feeling good. I love watching him run and desperately climbing objects twice his size. Tomorrow we are going to the zoo with my mom. Matt is showing a real interest in animals so I can't wait to see his reaction at the zoo.




Matt has to point to every car, truck or bus and yell "CAR, CAR"


Toddler pile up

Feeling Better

Blanket Time


Is this a good idea or bad idea?

Driving the car


A serious game of Uncle Wiggily

Aside from a few sniffles and a lingering cough both boys seem to be on the mend. This is very exciting especially since the weather is supposed to be very nice this week. I plan to go to the park as much as possible.
This past weekend was spent indoors an account of the cold and the snow but everyone had some fun. Matt and Jack are getting along about 75% of the time. The two love pushing things around the house or playing trains or cars.
Yesterday Grandpa Bill brought over Uncle Wiggily. Jack is a sucker for board games and is now obsessed with this one. We have to wait until Matt is down for a nap but Terry and I enjoy playing games with him. It is funny to think just two years ago he was Matt's age - learning to talk, run and play. Now Jack is a little adult - counting, reading and telling jokes. I am trying to savor Matt because I know it all goes by so quick.