Waitin' on a Sunny Day

So here we are, still in winter. Sigh. We were teased by temperatures in the sunny 50's earlier this month but lately we've had lots of snow and even if it does get up to 50, it's freezing. I've decided to put the girls into day care two mornings a week and we are all very excited about it. On one of those days it was warm, we visited the park at the same time as the kids from the North Park Child Center. Elise and Linnaea had the BEST time playing with the other kids, and there are 3 two year olds to make friends with. When the group had to leave, Linnaea burst into tears and Elise tried to go with them. So I think they are ready for some socialization and mommy-free time. They really have been doing so well with learning words, colors, and letters. I estimate they know well over 100 words by now. We're still working on counting to three (we're stuck on two). And I think Linnaea is ready for potty training. Twice this week she's grabbed one of her bath bowls, sat on it, and said, "Pee pee! Pee pee!" So we've got two pink potties coming in the mail from Grandma Sue. Photos to follow.



Swingin' at the park on one of the "nice" days.





Playing dress up.





A picture of Linnaea with a smile--no eye squinting! Her pacifier is her bunny's tail.





Elise channels Olivia Newton-John circa "Let's Get Physical."





The future's so bright, I've gotta wear shades...





Wearing mommy's boots.





Elise truly loves all things music.





Elise explores at the wildlife refuge. We saw lots of poop that day but no animals.





Walking towards the bridge at the refuge.





Linnaea picked this outfit out all by herself.





Today they dressed themselves again. The backpack is Elise's standard accessory.





Linnaea's ready for the beach!





Grandma Sue reads about clownfish.





More dressing up. Linnaea loved Grandma Sue's shoes because they didn't have backs--easy to get in and out of!