Snapshots like this give me a glimpse of Rowan growing up before my eyes.

There has been a lot of one-on-one time as mother and son during this winter season. There are many trying moments but they are out numbered by the moments that make my heart smile. I am in love with my son and I think he is an amazing boy. These are some of the funnier moments.
Rowan,
- hides in the corner of the bathroom next to the vanity so that he can suck on his training toothpaste.
- covers his eyes when he wants to be hidden.
- loves playing outside, even in the winter, with his wagon, dump truck, and shovels.
- wishes he could drink apple flavored Pedialyte even when he is not sick because he loves the taste of "sick juice".
- runs to the kitchen at the chance to work the food processor, blender, or coffee grinder.
- can be overheard saying "I've got a job to do" carrying his tools and pieces of wood.
- "fixes" everything around the house, most recently Evangeline's rocking horse and Leap Frog table.
- hands me a book to read out loud to him as he reads one out loud to himself.
- claps and says "Yeah!" when he goes potty, even in public restrooms.
- suavely coins phrases like, "hey guys let's go"!

Happy Valentine's Day

The kids had their friend's birthday party tonight and they both loved it! With a little direction Rowan jumped right into the 3 year old's games, restrained himself during the birthday girl's present opening, and got the birthday cake down just fine! It was a treat for us to watch Evangeline enjoy the evening too!

Even though January was cold we were out and about almost every day with no snow to hold us back. The YMCA, playgroups, the library, etc. Here's Rowan at the fab Children's Museum in Saratoga.
Construction time,Picking up dinner (he then loaded it up in the fire engine around the corner). As soon as we saw February everything (still, everything but the snow) kept us inside. It's been a week of sick germs and potty training and being between cars but we've been making the most of it.
Bath time in the sink,Rowan treating Eva to a ride in the new Sit n' Stand stroller,and other events unphotographed like laundry, cleaning, lots of pajama time, and napping whenever possible!