February

Febraury was poetry month in Matthew's class at school.  He recited poems for us daily.  Such a great orator!

Matthew also penned this little beauty about his brother, Will.  Will's food struggles must have inspired him.  I am here to testify though that Will's eating habits are much improved.  He will eat most of what I put in front of him, but just don't be in any big hurry.  I can't decide what is my favorite part about this poem....the "eern't" buzzer sound or the tiny, tiny bites.  Love it.

The Fun Run at Matt's school was a great way to start a chilly day in February.  Once again, Matt darted way ahead of us and I didn't see him until Johnny and I crossed the finish line much later.  Will charged ahead too and ran his little heart out trying to keep up with all those long-legged big kids.  He ran the whole thing without stopping; he wanted to quit but he kept going.  I was so proud of him.

I bought this hoodie for Will and it turned out to be his very favorite article of clothing.  So funny.

Steven bought me these really beautiful flowers.  Three days before Valentine's Day.  He loves me so much he couldn't wait.  :)

Another "snow day" and no snow.  The kids ate their packed lunches on our very own cafeteria table at home.  Matthew was sure to sit down exactly at noon just like he does at school.

Three boys all in a row!

We took Matt & Will to see the Lego Movie.  They got to play with Lego before the movie began.  The movie was a big hit with all of us.

Meanwhile back at home under the supervision of Tim & Pam, Johnny snuck into his brothers' room and had his own Lego party.  Baby-zilla!  I think he was a little miffed we left him, but then again he had been dying to get his hands on those precious Legos for a long time.  Matt & Will were pretty shocked when they stepped into their room.  Matt was pretty cool about it and said that now we could build some new creations.  Will immediately melted into tears and was inconsolable.  Over the next several days we worked hard to rebuild most of it, police station included.

Johnny is much more suited to work on Johnny-sized Lego.  He loves to build a big tower that he can then smash to the ground.

Wary of their littlest brother's reputation and appetite for destruction, Matt & Will decided to set up their Playmobil town on the dinner table.  Don't they look pleased?

Steven & I have long stood back in amazement at the awkward positions that Matt finds himself in to read, write or watch tv.  This has got to the best one to date.

This cute guy got to go on a lunch date with his daddy.