First, I just love this picture of Marie and Jon's Grandma! We had a good visit with her after Christmas. All the kids were being pretty good for her, but Marie was being especially sweet with Grandma.
And speaking of Marie, she is getting to be such a big girl! She has started sitting independently and while she's still a little wobbly, she's doing a great job! She can sit for a while if she's focused but if she drops a toy or is reaching for something she topples right over as she goes to grab it. I also hauled the exersaucer out today and she loves it! I'm not sure if she likes the actual toys on it more or if she's just so proud and happy to be able to spin around and see everything on her own terms. She tried her Nonna's exersaucer over Christmas and while she liked it, she wasn't quite steady enough to really get into it yet. She's definitely ready for it now!
I took the kids to the library today and let them all pick a book. I thought it was interesting that all 3 of them picked non-fiction books. Xander picked a book on the Earth and how it is formed, Grace picked a book on the anatomy of flowers (and is currently sleeping with it), and Greta wanted a book about birds and migration. I was so proud of how well behaved they all were- speaking quietly, staying with me, and no whining, crying, or fighting. Even Marie was smiling and happy! I wasn't sure about taking them all with me, but I think they've earned themselves a trip back.
And, lastly, I joined the new LA Fitness and started taking a few classes last week. Grace and Greta really like the childcare ladies and have started asking to go back and play. I'm a little worried about how I'll feel tomorrow after today's class. The instructor said, "I hope you all brushed your teeth before class, because you're going to have a hard time trying to do it after class!" So far, I'm just a little sore but I can already feel my arms and shoulders getting stiff! Hopefully, I'll quit getting too sore after a few weeks.
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