Wow - has it been HOT or what? This week, after we recovered a bit from the illness (Jason enjoyed his turn on Sunday and I enjoyed my version on Monday -- Oliver being the only one who escaped it -- YAY) we tried to stay cool and keep occupied so we wouldn't get stir-crazy.
On Monday Ezra found a poster in sissy's paper drawer so they colored while Oliver "watched."
We went to our friends, Julietta and Sarah's, house to play in their newly filled sandbox and swing on their playset on Tuesday. That's Sarah in the picture. We call her "Mei-Mei," which means "little sister" in Chinese, when we are together so we don't get confused.
On Wednesday we put up the cardboard (found in between the layers of cans and stuff at Costco) and painted. I can't post the close-ups because Aurelia has no shirt on! But, they both really enjoyed painting. Oliver and I hung out underneath the trampoline - it was much cooler under there.
By Friday we were just lying around listlessly, uncreative and bored. Even with the AC on (set at 82 -- we're doing our part!) it was just too hot to even wear any cute clothes! Not to mention the fact that at six weeks Oliver's already in 3-6 month clothes. He's really packing on the weight!
Oliver has really bonded with Aurelia. He smiles when he sees her and coos at her. She's getting really good and holding and lifting him up, rolling him over and supporting his neck, so she can kiss him and play with him. She's really helpful too when I'm trying to make dinner. Ezra loves to kiss Oliver and bring him toys, but he's having a hard time with all the time I have to spend feeding and holding him. I think he's finally realized that Oliver is a permanent fixture in our home. He still wants me to do everything for him too and doesn't want Jason's help, unless Jason has something to eat or is going to take Ezra for a ride in the "big truck!"
Here's a funny little story about Ezra - he's really learning that he's got some clout and he tries to push us around by yelling, screaming and refusing to obey (well, he IS two!) Yesterday we were really working at him to say "no, THANKYOU" instead of just "nope" when he doesn't want something. Finally, in tears, he says to Jason, "No Ezra say 'no, thank you." and "Ezra be boss." WOW - I'm so glad he's most of the time an easy going kid. I can't imagine having to struggle with him every moment of every day, and of course, he's the most easy going when he's getting his way. "Lord, help us!"
On Monday Ezra found a poster in sissy's paper drawer so they colored while Oliver "watched."
We went to our friends, Julietta and Sarah's, house to play in their newly filled sandbox and swing on their playset on Tuesday. That's Sarah in the picture. We call her "Mei-Mei," which means "little sister" in Chinese, when we are together so we don't get confused. 
On Wednesday we put up the cardboard (found in between the layers of cans and stuff at Costco) and painted. I can't post the close-ups because Aurelia has no shirt on! But, they both really enjoyed painting. Oliver and I hung out underneath the trampoline - it was much cooler under there. 
By Friday we were just lying around listlessly, uncreative and bored. Even with the AC on (set at 82 -- we're doing our part!) it was just too hot to even wear any cute clothes! Not to mention the fact that at six weeks Oliver's already in 3-6 month clothes. He's really packing on the weight!
Oliver has really bonded with Aurelia. He smiles when he sees her and coos at her. She's getting really good and holding and lifting him up, rolling him over and supporting his neck, so she can kiss him and play with him. She's really helpful too when I'm trying to make dinner. Ezra loves to kiss Oliver and bring him toys, but he's having a hard time with all the time I have to spend feeding and holding him. I think he's finally realized that Oliver is a permanent fixture in our home. He still wants me to do everything for him too and doesn't want Jason's help, unless Jason has something to eat or is going to take Ezra for a ride in the "big truck!"
Here's a funny little story about Ezra - he's really learning that he's got some clout and he tries to push us around by yelling, screaming and refusing to obey (well, he IS two!) Yesterday we were really working at him to say "no, THANKYOU" instead of just "nope" when he doesn't want something. Finally, in tears, he says to Jason, "No Ezra say 'no, thank you." and "Ezra be boss." WOW - I'm so glad he's most of the time an easy going kid. I can't imagine having to struggle with him every moment of every day, and of course, he's the most easy going when he's getting his way. "Lord, help us!" 
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