Saturday, May 17, 2008

Lions and Tigers and Bears!

We took the kids to the Zoo on Saturday, of course it was the hotest day of the year so far. Blake and Jordan are not hot weather little dudes, that's for sure. On Friday and Saturday they were pretty fussy, poor guys. I had their stroller covered with a light blanket so they didn't get sun on them, but it probably kept most of the breeze out too. They settled down whenever we went into a cooler building or the shade. Brooke and Devin were disappointed with the zoo, we didn't get to see many animals, I think they were all lazy because it was so hot. We went to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, which we had never been to. I don't know if it's because I am partial to Woodland Park, but we didn't like PDZA as much.
We went to "The Rain Forest Cafe" at South Center on the way home as a treat for the kids, they enjoyed it. We told them it was Brooke's birthday, since it's just next month. She was really surprised and excited when they sang to her.
I don't know if I mentioned this before, but it sure is a different experience taking two babies out in public. The other day I took all four kids to the grocery store and I felt like we were the store entertainment. One lady asked me what I do with my free time. I said "I don't have free time!"
We went to Brooke's preschool picnic today. Jason met us there and was able to play with the kids for while before he went back to work. After he left I realized I didn't know where half my kids were half the time! I won't be going to a big park any time soon with all four kids myself, I think we will stick to the little park we walk to by our house.
Well, I am going to attempt to add pictures without getting interupted before I'm done, I don't know if I'll succeed!

Saturday, May 3, 2008

I think I see the light!

I think the boys are finally starting to sleep a little longer at night. Their fussy time has changed, it is now from 7:00 PM to 10:00. It makes it tough to get Brooke and Devin to bed, since they are both fussing at that time. They slept for about five hours straight for five nights in a row. They didn't do it for Jason on Friday night though.
They both are smiling for us now and beginning to coo also. It sure make being so tired more bearable when we get a reward like that. Brooke sure is enjoying the boys, she loves to help and get them to smile at her. Devin likes to hold them too and says "I love him" when he does.
School is going to be out for Brooke next Wednesday. I hope the weather starts to warm up more so we will be more likely to spend time outside. I'm a little afraid of going stir crazy during this summer.