Dec. 26 we went to the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester New York. The boys loved it! We have every intention to frequent it as often as we are in western NY. We met my brother, Tim and his wife Kelly there (they live just around the corner from the museum). Matt's parents also came bringing Nate and Tommy's cousin Noah. The first picture shows the boys playing shadow volleyball. They thought it was hilarious. The next picture is Tim and Thomas on Sesame Street TV. There were a few different station for digging in the "sand". The museum also has a kid-size grocery store with carts just their size. See Nathan riding the conveyer belt? That was his uncle's idea! The final picture shows a small train we rode with the boys including Grandpa. Video will follow! We also checked out their butterfly conservatory. Nathan actually held a butterfly on his fingers. After a few hours of playing, we had lunch at the museum with Tim and Kelly.
We had Christmas at Matt's parents in Rochester. The boys still were learning about unwrapping but towards the end they seemed to get the hang of it. I must admit, there was one specific empty box that seemed to enthrall them! It was just big enough for them to climb in. Isn't that the way? Nathan also had a heyday throwing out the wrapping paper. He loves to throw out garbage. Is he neat or does he just like having a job to do?
Wednesday, Dec. 27 we drove up to my sister's house in Ontario. We were about 2 miles from the border and realized we didn't have the children's birth certificates! I had their blue cross/blue shield health cards which we had to show the Canadian border. What a thing to forget! The big highlight in Canada once again was the four wheelers! We wrapped them up warmly and off they went for a ride. We also went public skating one afternoon with the boys. Having not skated for at least 2 years and also trying to carry a kid turned out to be a challenge! I didn't fall but I did hang onto the side when I first got on.
Having traveled for 10 days using pack-n-plays which Thomas was able to climb in and out of gave him the courage he needed to climb out of his crib when we first got home! We thought he used the rocking chair right next to his bed but turns out he uses the end to balance himself as he throws his legs over the side and then he slowly lets himself down. He didn't even crash! I'm glad he stayed in his crib as long as he did! Nathan still can't get in and out of his pack-n-play or crib. He needs just a little more height and a bit more upper body strength.
No new words lately. They were sucking on ice cubes a few days back and Thomas kept saying hot, hot! I guess we better work on the word "cold".
We are enjoying being outside this week! mid 50s and sunny! Nice for January.
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