Work has picked up a lot the last few months as more houses have been closing and Ellie has been my big helper! She often rides along with me to inspect the houses and check out the work that's being done. She loves to take off her shoes and run around on the carpet. Then usually ends up playing in the empty bathtubs. Her other favorite game is "where are my shoes?". She's taken to hiding her shoes in a random cabinet in the house and then wants me to search them out. Can be fun at times, but not too funny when we are in a rush.
Willem had a fall break this month so that Wednesday we picked up Reese from school and had her over to play. They got to see each other a ton during the Summer and are going through withdrawal.
Willem had his first soccer game and loves it! Realized how little we'd prepared him when we showed up and he asked why there were other kids who weren't on his team out on the field. Also think he's watched a bit too much professional soccer with Jason as he was pushing other players a bit the first few games, but now he's all about getting the ball.
Maw Maw turned 75 and we had a Birthday party for her at Dad's house. The kids helped make the jello salad and were thrilled to play with their cousins.
Marina turned 5 and we celebrated her birthday with the Bertolinos at Arcadia Park. Ellie kept her bday hat on for a record amount of time so I had to snap a picture. Willem loved that there was a pinata and is now planning to have one at his party. (along with a bounce house and a whole host of things that will probably not happen, but a pinata we can do)
Willem is on such a great team! The coaches are fantastic and the kids all get along really well and have a lot of fun.
I'm trying to take more time to do art projects and activities with Ellie while Willem is at school. Sometimes it feels like she's just running errands or hanging around the house with me during that time, so my goal is to be more intentional in carving out time for whatever she's interested in doing each day. Usually that's reading. Each morning she makes a huge stack of books on the couch and calls me over. Some mornings our special time doesn't happen but most mornings it is and we're both enjoying it.
Ellie picked out face paints with Grandma one day and Willem was all about it. He went out to lunch with this look and was a bit bummed when the make up around his mouth slowly disappeared as he ate. Ellie on the other hand is scared to death of face make up, masks, etc. She ran the other way when she saw Willem.
The kids do these yoga moves with Grandma from a Yoga book she bought them last Xmas. This one is called Burrito roll. Ellie brought me the blanket this morning and said "Burrito, Mommy."
Willem is really loving school this year. His teacher is doing an amazing job in engaging him in the work and Willem is now starting to sound out words and read some basic books like the Bob series. He also likes to read the books he's memorized to Ellie and she loves sitting on his lap for this. We really like how they both take an interest in each others interests. Ellie is all for dressing up like super heroes and reading Spiderman books and Willem will play babies and picnics with her.
At the end of the month, Tia Julie came over to visit for a couple of days. I don't have hardly any pictures from her visit but we had a great time. Willem loved having someone to play soccer with who can run around chase after him.
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