woah cocoa

Bea loves cocoa and loves to wear a "cocoa bib", which is just one of Cordelia's tight bibs. She would have it all day - everyday, so we try and make it a treat. So the rule of thumb is she gets to have cocoa after being outside long enough for her nose to run. But that nose run needs to be a double, and it has to make it to her lips.

hangin' out

Cordelia loves to play and ride in the basket. She does NOT like headbands.

the natural frosty

Bea had been itching to build a frosty. When the time came, all she wanted to do was throw snowballs and kick the beginnings of the body - then roar with laughter. When she finally came around, light was fading and supplies were low. So Frosty picked up some leaves and debris to keep him warm at night. He also only wanted to be able to see and grab things with his pine-eyes and twig-arms. His natural and angular body made him irresistible to Bea. She said she needed to pick him up, hug him and carry him.

I like to eat AND drink

Valentine's Day

Valentine's this year was all about the kids. We made Chicago valentines for the girls to bring. Bea was so excited and proud. There was a valentine exchange, goody bags and a dance party for the older kids and Bea claims that they danced to Single Ladies. Cordelia made us some Valentine art and had a single red rose attached to it. It's stuff like this that makes me weepy. The teachers were giggling at my response.

our sickies

Bea had her first ear infection. She barely complained and was actually sweeter than normal. She gets that from her Dad. I am always suspicious when there is extra sweetness.

Cordelia, just a little flu and a boat load of cuteness. I would never have known she wasn't feeling well if it weren't for a high temp. Both girls are a-ok after some time at home.

new park

Bea and I ran some errands while the furnace men were at work. We have been meaning to check out this new park for months and months, but the basketball court always drew some older kids. So I thought the colder temps would keep them indoors. When we got there we had the whole place to ourselves. By the look on Bea's face you can clearly see when that changed.