E is such a good big sister. As we were waiting for our friends, E decides to go up to the stroller where Liam is sitting and make her baby brother smile. She's touching his feet underneath the blanket, talking to him, showing him his toys, and loves seeing him smile. Liam laughs at one point and E loved it. She decides to use the blanket and play peek-a-boo with him.
Video: E playing peek-a-boo with Liam (March 29, 2013).
Video: E makes Liam laugh (March 29, 2013).
I can't believe how good of a big sister she is. She still enjoys giving Liam a bath and helping him with his toys and feeding.
"Be careful of what you do in front of any child as they tend to learn by example" - this includes cleaning, how you clean your face, what you use spoons for, and so much more! I have to watch how I do things as I have a little copy cat following me around.
I found E next to a puddle of water (she spilled her water) a few days ago. When I walked in I asked her to get a towel and clean up. She runs to the cabinet, grabs a towel, runs back, throws the towel on the floor and proceeds to wipe the water using her foot. I kid you not.
Video: E cleaning up like mommy (March 28, 2013).
Other fun things we did at the end of this week - field service, story time at the downtown library with Claire, Genna the baby sitter, Fairytale Town and Zoo with the twins, and quality time with daddy.
Video: E trying to listen (March
Video: E using glue for the first time (March 28, 2013).
Video: E meets the turtle (March 29, 2013).
Video: E going up and down the stairs (March 29, 2013).
Video: E watches the pelican eat (March 29, 2013).
Great way to end the week by having the Adair kids over :)
E has found a new joy - taking the dogs for a short walk around the neighborhood. We have incorporated a new routine to our afternoon activities after they wake up from their naps. Usually we play, crafts, sing, or read but with the weather being nice around 4pm we take a few minutes to walk the dogs.
Video: E walking Claire (March 28, 2013).
Video: E laughing at the dogs bark (March 28, 2013).
Video: E laughing at Claire (March 28, 2013).
E also likes to push Liam around in the stroller too!
Yesterday was one of those days where I am utterly so happy to have a daughter and son. Getting them dressed for Memorial was so much fun I had to hold back the tears as time is going by too fast. I treasure every moment with my kids and ;HATE every second I am away from them. I want E to stay this age.
Video: E clapping to music (March 26, 2013).
Video: E and daddy playing at Paseano's after Memorial (March 26, 2013).
E explored the Sacramento Children's Museum this morning with Claire and had a blast. We are a big fan and will be coming back often as a new member! With storytime on Tuesdays, baby yoga on Wednesdays and music class on Friday - what's not to love :D
Airways and playhouse:
This area has a train table, a unique airway device that pushes balls through an air vent, a child size play house with a kitchen, bed, and lots more. We didn't even get to explore the farmer's market during this visit.
Video: E enjoying the bed in the playhouse.
Baby Bloomers:
We love this area and will be coming back to let Liam enjoy this area more. E played with Claire and Tien while Liam had breakfast. Everything in here is age appropriate (3 and under) and you can't help but feel like all the toddlers are having a good time. The next time we come I want to see E ride the horse. ;)
Video: E and Claire play in the baby bloomers area (March 26, 2013).
Video: E and Claire enjoying story time (March 26, 2013).
Waterways:
Who loves the water? E and Claire do. I really like how they have protective wear for all the kids so you don't feel bad if they splash around (because they will!).
Video: E loves playing in the water (March 26, 2013).
Art Studio:
Crafts, paints and lots of children running around. With spring break on its way, tons of kids were making use of the museum and its activities.
Video: E enjoying crafts (March 26, 2013).
Video: E painting with a brush for the first time (March 26, 2013).
We dedicate most Saturday mornings to field service and E loves it! This past Saturday, she enjoyed her time with Gabriella, Isaac and Jack. Can't believe how much she has grown socially. I wonder if she'll be sad when the track work is done and she no longer has the opportunity to put tracks underneath door mats.
Video: E following Gabriella (March 23, 2013).
Video: E and Isaac helping out (March 23, 2013).
Video: E still enjoys giving her doll a bath (March 24, 2013).
Video: E trying on daddy's shoes (March 24, 2013).
We spent our Friday morning hanging out with Ailah and Granny Sheryl. :) The West Sac Bounce house and Round Table is always a blast with our friends! E had a good time playing with Liam in the ball area, going down the slide, climbing, and playing ball. We love our play time together.
Video: E finds the purple balls (March 22, 2013).
Video: E and W playing with the balls (March 22, 2013).
Kids learn how to play by watching other kids or people play. Today, E learned to roll and lay on the balls. A little boy came into the ball area and started to do all sorts of fun things (rolling, splashing, etc)...E watched intently and picked up on it quick!
Video: E watches the little boy play (March 22, 2013).
Video: E now rolls (March 22, 2013).
E loves these big balls and doesn't want to share. Watch as she tries to move the balls around and keeps them away from the other kids.
Video: E trying to move both balls (March 22, 2013).
Video: E and Sheryl playing ball (March 22, 2013).
We finally figured out the best way to Skype with E - during her bath! Typically she will want to Skype but ends up wanting to end the call so she can play with the iPad. With our new system in place, we can enjoying talking to our family :)
Video: Ella Skype's with Ong and Ba (March 21, 2013).
Here are a couple of other fun videos:
Video: Ella learned a new trick from Mikayla (March 20, 2013).
Video: Ella and Liam enjoy laundry (March 20, 2013).
E is back at it and wants to do everything for her baby brother. As I am feeding Liam, she runs over, shouts for me to get off the chair, and tries to climb on. I pull her up, sit her in my seat, give her the spoon and she knows exactly what to do.
Video: E takes over and feeds Liam (March 19, 2013).
We had a full house - Michael, Mayelle & M and Ong & Ba. While Mayelle went to work, the rest of us enjoyed the park and library. E and M really loved their visit to the park this morning as they couldn't stop laughing while on the swings. You can see their different personalities as M explores and E stays close to me. M is one busy bee!
E and M had a wonderful morning at Jamba Juice and Target. The girls enjoyed the double stroller while Liam kicked back in the sling. The rest of the day was uneventful until Ong and Ba arrived. . . everything went up in the air from there. E just loved having her Ong and Ba back at home with her.
Video: E and M wake up together (March 13, 2013).
Video: E, M and Ong playing together (March 13, 2013).
Our last full day isn't complete without a Bon fire, completing our 750 piece puzzle, playing black jack with our parents and jumping in the hot tub. Loving our family time.
Video: E and M chasing each other (March 17, 2013).
Video: E loves Claire and Tien (March 17, 2013).
Video: E gets denied a hug from Claire (March 17, 2013).
Video: E and M copy the grown ups (March 17, 2013).
Video: Uncle Hieu teaching the girls (March 17, 2013).
We enjoyed our second day in Tahoe with Tien, Tom and Claire. E seemed happy to see her friend and M didn't mind having more friends to play with. Love the girls together!
Video: E finds ducks at South Lake Tahoe (March 16, 2013).
Video: E and Claire having a good time (March 16, 2013).
I love having little ones running around the house. Laughter, cries, feet running, and of course silience when they are getting into trouble. ;) We had the twin boys over for finger painting, lunch, bubbles and play time. M is a social butterfly!
Video: E getting M for breakfast (March 12, 2013).
Video: E and M music time (March 12, 2013).
Video: E sitting in her toy stroller (March 12, 2013).
Video: M having a blast finger painting (March 12, 2013).
Video: M loves to paint! (March 12, 2013).
Video: E gets M from her nap (March 12, 2013).
Video: E and M having fun (March 12, 2013).
Video: M and E loves the star toy (March 12, 2013).
