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Guess we never posted these either…

Putting some of these down for the record:

• I mentioned to Dwight that I’m making Brussel Sprout casserole for dinner tonight and Claire got all excited saying “That’s my FAVORITE!” I asked her what she meant and she said “What you said – that’s my favorite!” And I said but you don’t know what it is. She replied “casserole – casseroles are my FAVORITE”. Hmmm, we’ll see what she says tonight at dinner
• Should I be worried that Claire has been pretending to be “Dr. Skinny” (the vet)? Where do they get this stuff?
• (Picture of Adam) Latest war wounds. Goose egg and fat lip. Nearly went to the ER but decided he was ok.
• Claire told Adam “you’re not the boss of me!” He replied “no, I’m just the boss of mommy.” hmmmmm
• Adam is telling Claire (and Kara the babysitter) that they need to go to the bank to get some money for the ice cream truck. And the ice cream truck needs to go to the ice cream store to get some ice cream. He has it all figured out
• 45 mins after bedtime and Claire is calling for me. Is she sick? Has to go potty? Thirsty? No, she has her fairy wings on and every toy available in her bed and she is holding up her humidifier canister saying “My humidifier is out of water and I need my fancy bracelet.”
• Justine:  “Wine o’clock !”  (Okay, that one doesn’t put us in the best light…)
• I just discovered that Claire can wink with either eye. She’s so talented!
• Adam to Dwight: “Daddy your computer is so fancy. Does it have lots of games on it? It has a button … ” Apparently he’s experimenting with flattery to get what he wants. so funny

Recent Pictures:

Grandma and grandpa Drefs came for the week while we did the first flight of the airplane. Kids are sure having lots of fun with them.

Claire sitting on toy wagon: “Adam, will you pull me?”
Adam: “Sure, where do you want to go?”
Claire: “Over there!”

Of course it didn’t go well for long, they are still learning how to share toys. Grandma brought newer, bigger puzzles and both kids spent a lot of time playing with them. Claire especially can spend a long period working on the puzzle. They can mostly did it all themselves and are learning how to look at the picture on the box to figure out the pieces.

Claire continues to be the independent, ball-loving girl she’s been for a long time. Adam is still a bit needy of mom, wanting her to do a lot of simple things for him. Both kids love riding their trikes around the house fast, doing loops around the kitchen island and through the hallways.

Been a beautiful winter, already feels like spring and in the 70′s a lot. So playing outside with grandma and grandpa a lot. Kickball, t-ball, playing in the park, and just running around.

Both kids are able to spot a few words they know now, besides their names, when we are out and about. Adam especially seems to really want to learn to read.

Claire has been playing a lot with all the My Little Ponies that grandma sent earlier. Adam plays with the car garage, his scooter, the trike, and many other things. He tends to move around more between the toys.