Good Day

Today was a good day. The babies slept in until 7:50am. This could have been because Emery was up screaming at 11:30 last night, but I'll take what I can get. We visited Conner Prairie this morning, checked out the animals, and played in the playroom. Gavin is really doing well walking. Emery is starting to RUN. Today was my first experience with the "grab and chase". The play area is not closed in and Emery kept making a break for it into the main hallway.......and she's actually pretty quick! Thus, the "grab" (Gavin) and "chase" (Emery). The tricky part is trying not to step on all of the other kids as I run across the room with Gavin. On my last chase down, I grabbed her as she was headed to the women's restroom. If she throws a fit, then I have to switch kids........put Gavin down, pick up Emery, and hold Gavin's hand while we walk. This happens a lot (even before the grab and chase), so I'm getting good at making the switch, but it's always interesting. After Conner Prairie, we picked up Pete, who was working from home, and went to lunch at Chili's. We got to finish our meal with no meltdowns.....successful meal! After Pete wrapped things up at work, we played in the backyard for a while. Emery and Gavin played on their new slide, got to pet the neighbor's dogs, and ran around until they were worn out. We ate dinner on the porch and now everyone is sleeping nicely! The babies were both in good moods today, so I think that is what made it so much fun. Here are a few pictures......

Pete mowed the yard tonight. We thought it was time since the grass covered their ankles!
Gavin says "howdy neighbors"!
Eating goldfish crackers, thinking about sliding.