Life Lately

I often think about blogging, but when I think about what to write about, I draw a blank. The thing is, I really don't feel like I have anything interesting to write about. Why would people care to read about us playing outside or going to the zoo, or going on playdates? Because that's pretty much all there is to my life these days. I think the reason I feel this way is because I am always (or at least want to be) pretty socially aware, and hate to talk when other people aren't interested. I think this is why I often ask people so many questions, and also because I genuinely care about other people's lives, and love to hear their stories. I don't mean that to sound vain in saying that, if anything, it's probably rooted in insecurity because I don't feel like the things I have to say will interest others. Now those of you who hang out with me are probably thinking "yeah right, you can out-talk anyone!" Ha ha, I definitely CAN talk, but I often have to make a conscious effort, and also like to keep conversation flowing. Have you ever met people who are SO socially 'illiterate' that they just keep talking and talking about completely useless information that no one cares about?? I sure have, and I'm sure I've judged them, so that's probably where the issue comes from as well.
ANYWAYS, enough of that! As for our 'life lately,' we of course have been outside, outside, outside! Between Tinkertown, the zoo, playdates, gardening, and lounging in the kiddie pool (or just throwing rocks and cars in it, ahem...boys), we are all getting a wee bit of colour! (but not a lot because we all have see-through skin, so have to load on the SPF 50) :p
Here are a few recent pictures of some outings. (It's been a long time since I've posted any pictures on here, and they're not in any particular order, just the order they were in the folder, which was all mixed up for some reason)


I am SO thankful for the indoor play areas at the malls. They are my saving grace on days with bad weather when Chris is gone from morning til night. And the kids love it too, so win-win for everyone!


I am very close with my family, including my cousins. We spend quite a bit of time with them, and I love them like they were my own siblings. I'm so thankful they're part of our lives <3


When we were at Tinkertown the other day, I looked over at Chris buying the tickets to see Anthony with his shorts down at his ankles. Chris had no idea, so Anthony was just waddling alongside him. It was SO cute and funny!


We eat every single meal outside in the spring/summer/fall (weather permitting), that way I don't have to sweep or wash the floor nearly as much! It has turned Anthony into a bit of a neanderthal when it comes to eating, since I'm not telling him to eat nicely, but I don't mind because I just have to spray him off and we're good to go! :D




Ethan and Anthony LOVE their cousin, Logan! He is 2 weeks older than Ethan (he is my 1st cousin's son), and I have become so close to his mom, Janice. Again, I'm just so thankful for them :D


My sweet and loveable little Ethan :o) He tends to be testing his boundaries lately, and I'm needing to be very consistent with discipline because he is way too clever....


And then there's my sister <3 I love her so much, and Naveed is Ethan's BEST FRIEND. Today we were looking at picture on the computer, and a really cute picture of Naveed came up. Ethan got a HUGE grin on his face, sighed, then said "Aw, I just love Naveed! She's so cute" Ha ha :D


I don't know why, and I don't know what to do about it, but Ethan is CONSTANTLY furrowing his eyebrows these days! He gets very pensive, furrows them, then talks. I always tell him to raise his eyebrows and smile when he talks, and I do it when I look at him, so he will then, but for some reason, furrowing is his 'thing' lately :p


Anthony LOVED the rides at Tinkertown, and made his presence very known! We figured he wouldn't notice if Ethan and Logan went on a ride without him, but oh no, watch out! He noticed! That's totally ok, but he just has such a different personality than Ethan at his age, so we're not used to it, ha ha! He is also a total daddy's boy. He loves his daddy, and asks about him all day when he's at work.


And last but not least, my beautiful momma! She loves my kids as much as I do, I'm sure, and they love her! We spend a lot of time at their house, and even have sleepovers. Of course Anthony wanted to sleep in 'nana's bed' the last time we were there :o)