Dinner time

We have learned that it is easier to get Tyler to eat dinner if he is at the kids table instead of in his booster at the kitchen table. He really doesn't like to be confined anywhere! We have even better luck if Abby sits with him. However, it is not always such a good time for Abby. She gets kicked, the table moves, sometimes Tyler gets too much in his mouth and gags himself...not the best eating partner :)
We started of dinner with Tyler in his jeans because his shirt was such a disaster already. By the time we finished, he was only in his diaper. Learning to eat with a spoon is really messy work!
He decided he was so proud of himself - he would show off a bit...I had turned around for only a minute when I heard Abby say "MOM!" That kid is going to give me heart attack one of these days!

Clown Day at School

Before I left for work this am I helped Abby get dressed in a pair of pink pants and a white long sleeve shirt with a heart on it. She told me that she didn't want to wear that shirt today, and climbed in bed with Daddy. I figured she would get over it.
Apparently after I left she proceeded to wipe tooth paste on that shirt. Then told Daddy that she was supposed to dress like a clown today for school. Paul decided that she had plenty in her closet to choose from - so him and Abby put together this outfit in the pics.
Turns out she was the only one who came dressed up for clown day. She was the only one dressed up for clown day in the 2 year old classroom a couple years ago as well. At least we are consistent.

Valentines Tea Party

All of Abigail's friends came over yesterday afternoon for a tea party. Abby loved pouring everyone "tea" from her pink teapot. She has been so excited all week long. The girls ate finger foods, drank pink "tea" (Hawaiian punch) did some arts & crafts, and decorated heart cookies with all kinds of sugar!
Tyler even joined in the fun after taking a nap thru the first half of the party.

Rainy Saturday

It was rainy and cold yesterday, and Paul needed some quiet in the house for study time. The kids and I headed to the library where Abby got her very own library card!! She picked out some books and movies to bring home. We lucked out and were there during storytime. Tyler surprised me and actually sat still and listened to the stories. At one point he did have to turn check out the cute little girl sitting on her daddy's lap.
After we had our fill of books, we headed across the street to the Children's Museum to see the Curious George exhibit before it is over. We had a great time, but it was PACKED so we didn't stay long. This was Tyler's first time there since he started walking and he was worn out! I think he fell asleep as I was putting him in the carseat. :)

Disney

Well, Abby and my Mom went to Disney with me this past weekend for the Disney World Half Marathon. The good news is that I FINISHED!!! I ended up walking the last 3 miles because of right knee pain - but I did it! Now I have a time to beat for the next half marathon! Thank goodness we visited Epcot on the day before the race, because I was walking no where after the race finished!
We started Friday off with The Princess Storybook Breakfast, which was great! Belle was the main princess, but many of her friends showed up as well. We spent the day at Epcot and then headed to the Inspiration Dinner that night. There was a ton of noise and Mickey & Minnie to greet us as we walked into the dinner. Ethan Zohn from Survivor was at the dinner - he is currently battling Leukemia. He ran the 1/2 marathon as well. The dinner was amazing - I teared up a few times listening to the survivors and their families.
My mom took Abby to Magic Kingdom on Saturday while I hung out in the hotel room and ordered room service (rough I know). I will get some of those pics up later.
Overall, great experience! My medal is beautiful! My knee is still sore, but recovering. Can't wait to do this again. I am so proud of myself - and hope that my daughter will see me as a positive role model as she gets older!