March Madness

We've had a busy and fun spring so far. We've seen both snow and 80 degree weather this month, so our activities have been quite varied. Here's an update on the second half of March.

We pulled out the bunny ears for Easter and the kids loved looking at their reflection in the fire place glass.

I was putting groceries away when I heard a lot of clinking from across the kitchen. Payson had led the crew in lining up all of our spoons from the utensil drawer. The kids are now tall enough to reach all sorts of exciting things that were previously out of reach.

We are loving getting back outside. Sidewalk chalk is a new source of entertainment... even if it does only last 10 minutes.

Last year, we used this trampoline as a temporary ball pit before we got our current one. The trampoline has been packed away and we finally brought it back out. The kids love it!

Cousins Avery and Addison came over to play and my sister-in-law, Negeen, and I were amazed at how they sat so nicely together for a solid 10 minutes while eating dinner. Slowly but surely, they are becoming more independent.

We spent St. Patty's Day playing at the park with about 10 other sets of toddler multiples. There was a flurry of green-clad munchkins!

That afternoon, I decided it was time to introduce the kids to frozen yogurt for a special holiday treat. I take them out by myself nearly every day, but have never taken them out to eat alone. It wasn't easy, but it was a success!

Hayden finished her dessert first (surprise!), and then went around begging Payson and then Madison for bites. Madison was sweet to oblige.

Keith's office had a March Madness party, so we took the kids to experience the high life.

Dallas skyline

The kids loved their first experience drawing on a giant white board.

Daddy's office

We hosted our dear friends, Robin and Andy, for dinner. Charlotte and the triplets just adore each other and Madison, of course, loves baby Spencer.

Lunchtime with our multiples playgroup continues to improve and this time we were short two kids, so they all sat together at the kitchen table. They're all just getting so big!

During playtime, Madison had her cell phone in one hand and her laptop in the other when she said, "I go to work just like Daddy does." She headed towards the back door where Keith exits in the morning and wanted me to open it. I asked her, "What are you going to do once you're in the garage, baby girl?" Too cute.

Madison and Payson have gotten closer the last few weeks and

Madison sometimes mothers him a little bit. Here she put her arm around him and patted his back as they watched Mickey.

We have started having tea parties (my little babies are growing up!) and Madison is the perfect host, delicately pouring tea for each of her guests.