Redi or Not....: February 2011

Happy 2011 Everyone!

We have had an incredibly crazy Winter and will be so happy when Spring comes....between major snowstorms several weeks in a row to having constant colds to a basement renovation, we need to get out of our house!!!

On the positive side, Callia and Maia are growing so fast! They are now 2.7 yrs and doing so many independent things. Our week is quite busy (albeit interruptions of colds and snow) with music class, mommy and me class and swim class. The girls enjoy singing to all kinds of music but most especially "the Sound of Music". It has been challenging to find things to do with 2 year olds when you you are stuck at home but we have discovered a few things we like: painting with watercolors, stamping, baking, playing dress-up and having tea parties to name a few. Callia is developing quite a funny sense of humor....well at least we think what she says sometimes is funny. The other day I asked her if she wanted to wear a particular dress and she said, "Well, maybe not." She also likes to hold up her pointer finger and say, "I'll be right back." She and Maia are best buddies when they are not arguing over a toy and have really cute conversations. Callie says, "Maia, Maia, are you happy or sad?" or "Maia, I wuv you so very much." Maia's big news is that she has been out of diapers for almost 2 weeks now! She is so proud of herself and declared the other day, "I love underwear!" We are so very proud of her and are also thrilled that there are only 1/2 the diapers to contend with until Callia is ready to train.

Our basement is near to completion as only the floors and final touches need to be done. We cannot wait to have a new play area for the girls and maybe reclaim some of the rooms in our house that have become makeshift playrooms! I don't think I remember what my living room used to look like under all the primary colors and toys. Will post pics of the new basement as soon as it's done....