Maddie Makes Cupcakes!

Maddie found a muffin pan at the store the other day that makes leaf and pumpkin shaped cupcakes. She could not wait to make them for her "Aunts". Today she added all the ingredients, mixed the batter and filled the pan. She also enjoyed eating as many cupcakes as she could before delivering to Aunt Holly and Aunt Karla!

Another Failed Attempt at Potty-Training

We tried to potty train again, but after 2 days of sitting on the potty with no deposits made -- and 2 packages of pull-ups soiled, the pediatrician advised us to stop and wait again. They found the pull-ups were more fun to put on their head sand then asked for their diapers back!

Side note: Ben realized that if he does not drink, he doe snot need to go to the potty and as such, refused to drink. I think waiting was a good idea.

Toy Box Forts

While I was out to lunch with a friend, Chris was watching the kids. I found these images on Facebook when I returned. The toy boxes are a nice little place to hide out and snuggle in with our favorite blankets and pillows.

Daddy's Shoes

11 PM Play Time

The kids are not yet potty trained -- much to my chagrin - and I am using the new beds as an incentive. Well one night after Daddy went to work, they refused to go to sleep and were raising quite a ruckus in their cribs. When I went upstairs, Ben asked to sleep in his bed. As it was late, and I was tired, I put him in his bed, and then Maddie in hers. Not five minutes later this is what I found. They loved it and were playing for about 20 minutes before deciding to join me downstairs. It all ended with them back in their cribs for the night and the beds have not yet been put into use as we are not yet using the potty... the prerequisite for the beds...or rather incentive??

Clifford Watching Clifford

I bought a Clifford costume at the MOM sale this year. I was trying it on Ben as he is the biggest and he just loved it. Then...Clifford came on the TV and he had to sit and watch it while wearing his costume.

Doll Strollers

Christmas of 2009 Aunt Bridget and Uncle Chris gave Maddie a doll set including the stroller. While the doll and the other accessories are in her room, the strollers never cease to be a source of constant amusement. I need to mend them regularly as the kids are too big for them -- and always were, but they insist on strolling around the house one pushing the other, or just use it as a nice snug seat.