Speed Patrol

While I was driving down our road the other day, Benjamin commented, "Mom, you are driving way too fast! The speed limit is only 25!"

Couch nap

Sometimes 5-year-olds still need a nap!

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Spring Break in Iowa

My mom had her spring break in Iowa last week. She thought it would be a nice, relaxing spring break if she invited all five of her grandchildren to come for a visit. (Okay, maybe she and Dad didn't think it would be relaxing, but we did all have fun!) Oh, and just before that, she thought she and Dad should re-do the kitchen and basement! They meant to do the kitchen, but the basement flooded in the process, so that was the unexpected remodeling project. They also picked up my grandma before we came, so that she could see everyone.

The cousins--Bo, James, Benjamin, Bella, and Paul

The only granddaughter for now--maybe another one in two months??? Bella liked following Benjamin around.

Doesn't he look so old in this picture?!

Grandma and Bo enjoying the outdoors. We had beautiful weather the whole time we were there--in the 70's and even 80 degrees! It was great that we could play outside and visit nearby parks to release all of that energy!

Bella strapping herself into the stroller

James playing with some of Grandma and Grandpa's toys.

Bo was crawling and just learning to pull himself up to standing.

Making music!

Playing Frisbee with Grandpa

Green eggs and ham

Benjamin's preschool class was supposed to make green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Suess' birthday. They postponed the activity until Monday, however, and Benjamin doesn't go on Mondays. So, on the way home we were talking about eating it; I even had to tell a Phoebe and Daisy story about it. Anyway, I said I could make it for lunch. I used my "magic spoon" and some magic words to change the eggs green. Benjamin, who never eats eggs when I make them, loved it. And Paul, who normally can't get enough eggs, wanted nothing to do with them. (Of course, I don't think Paul was very hungry, since he had a bowl of cereal, banana, and half a bagel for breakfast. He then proceeded to have a sample of cheese, lunch meat, grapes, and bread at the grocery store.) I wonder if this magic trick will work on any other foods Benjamin doesn't like...