More Recital Pictures (I just can't control myself)

After 16 weeks, $80, many hours spent on uncomfortable chairs, and many tears from a jealous sister all of Ethan's hard work paid off. He got to stand on stage strumming a ukulele made out of styrofoam and yarn while surrounded by cute girls. What more can a four year old ask for?

Future Fred Astaire

Last night was the culmination of weeks and weeks of hard work for Ethan. He danced in his first recital last night. Of the approximately 200 kids there, about five of them were boys. It was a lot of fun. I know that there was much speculation over whether he would actually go up on stage, but he did it without a second thought. After watching the video Ethan laughed and said, "Oops, I put my ukulele in the wrong place."

The Truth Comes Out

Ethan and Libby spend their time as I believe most preschoolers with siblings spend their time. They fight, and when they are not fighting they are arguing. They don't need hobbies or other interest when they have each other to make miserable. Last night I put them down to bed and of course they started fighting right away. I, being the perfect mother I am, ignored them. After a while they got bored with picking on each other and decided to retire for the night. Eschewing their perfectly nice beds, they crashed on the floor. I guess only when they are asleep can they let their true feeling for each other show.

Spring Time for Hobsons

Can I even begin to tell you how much we love spring? We are riding our bikes everywhere and I mean everywhere. Our last tank of gas has lasted us three weeks and we still have a quarter of a tank left. Life is good. The kids love riding around with us, Libby in her seat and Ethan on his tag-a-long. I've also lost a couple of pounds from all the exercise. Michael is trying to convince me with the right equipment we can get rid of the car all together. I don't think he remembers just how cold it gets during the winter. This is one argument he is destined to lose. I am more then willing to leave the car parked 90% of the time, I just want it for the other 10%. We are enjoying seeing all the wildlife we don't see when we are driving.

Fresh Veggies

As most of you know, I do not have a yard where I can garden. So I had to come up with another plan. I read a book called All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew all about how to garden in wooden boxes. So I am trying it, it is supposed to be really effective, I will let you know how it goes. Here they are shortly after construction and newly planted.
They seem to be working out well so far, except for my arch nemesis the digging squirrel.