Another bittersweet trip to the dentist

Sweet because the kids do so well and have so much fun at the dentist. They seem so grown up when they answer questions and follow directions.

Bitter because it’s another reminder of what we’ll have to deal with as Q gets older. Don’t worry little buddy- we got this.

Penny’s birthday party

Isla and I went to an awesome birthday party at Michael’s. We crafted our tails off/made a huge mess and hand cupcakes. The best part you ask... watching Penny put her candles out with her hand.

Quote of the Q and Isla

Q: “Baby, what was the best part of your day?”

Isla: “putting on my dress and picking you up from school.”

Then they hugged a whole bunch- be still my heart. 

Kinder

This one almost seems too meaty to actually discuss so I’m just going to leave some pics...

The “Take a Picture of Me” Series

Isla has gotten into the habit of finding cool places that she wants her picture taken. I thought I’d start documenting them here. Here are two from our trip to procure the fish..

Classy in first class

Marbles!

I know I have a lot of catching up to do here. I will get to our wonderful trip to Seattle soon- I promise. 

But first, Q and Isla filled up theor marble jars. They each have a jar (I think they will share a jar next time) and they get to put marbles in when they are good and when they help out and they have to take them out when they’re not being so kind.... it’s a  pretty flexible arrangement. When it’s full, they get a surprise! 

Anyway, during our trip to Seattle, they did so well that we filled up their jars when we got home. I didn’t plan that out too well. We were so exhausted from our trip but they were so amped for their surprise so we went to Petco to get .....

Drum role please

.... a fish tank! Which meant that I also had to go to Target to get a bookcase for said tank and Home Goods to finish styling Q’s updated room.

Anyway, it was a hit. Q is so pumped! Isla is too but it’s not clear if she really cares or not.

Let me introduce you to our newest family members:

Fish #1: Rock Rocket

Fish #2: Sparkle Sweet

Frog: Pedro McKinley, though it was something else yesterday and will likely change again tomorrow.

Welcome to the family team- all you have to do is stay alive!

Q’s bathroom also got involved (it was a big marble jar)- he can take showers now!