Episode 2: The Middle Child Syndrome

Sam has decided he's taking matters into his own hands.  He has been very good about accepting the fact that he has to share his mama with two other children.  Really, he's just decided to do everything on his own, which is great!  Today while cleaning up (I was preoccupied), Sam decided to help himself to some lunch...chocolate ice cream and an apple.

While I wasn't watching, Sam retrieved a bucket of ice cream from the fridge, pulled over a chair to the counter, got a measuring cup and spatula and ate his icream and apple!  "Mmmm....tasty!"  he kept saying :)  Later that night, he had a dirty diaper and got out his changing mat, diaper, and wipes and laid down. "Mom!  Change my diaper!"  he yelled to me in the other room as he laid down!  Ha!  Poor lad!

Over it was a great day!  We had a fun playdate with a new friend who has three boys about the same age as my kids.  Max and Dane (the 4's) had a great time together and Max was thrilled about his new friend. 

Here's some pics from our unexpected snow days:

Emily spent a lot of time in the Bumbo.

 Max loves to make Emily smile.

 We got out Easter Eggs and filled them with treasure (puff balls).

 It was a bit frustrating for Sam but he sure was delighted when he could fit two halves together!

 We always have to put the bowl on our head!

 We then used kitchen tongs to "clean up" and pick up all the puff balls and eggs and put them in the bowls.

If anybody wants to come and fold and match all those socks in the background, feel free! :)