Ottawa in March

Dave's paternal grandmother (aka Nana) lives in Ottawa. We were supposed to go to Ottawa around Christmas time, but an ice-storm kept us from making the drive. We said then that we would try again during spring break, since it had been about 18 months since our last visit. The unfortunate loss of my father-in-law in February only solidified our tenative plans.

Despite being there for emotional support to our grieving Nana, we had a nice time. The boys really brightened her week! They gave numerous kisses and hugs on demand!

Zack-isms with a few of Aaron-isms!!

"Daddy, you're wrong. I'm correct all the time."



"I love to help you clean." Unfortunately, he'll either use half a tub of baby wipes or half a bottle of 409 to do it!



"Mommy, I love you longer than forever!!"

"Mommy, (big sigh) I just love you!"

"Old MacDonald had a poop, eee, eih, eee, eih, stink!" He's been big into the potty talk lately!

"Aaron's a stinky poop tush!"

Aaronisms

"You're a good daddy" he says as he's patting dave's head!

"Mommy, poopies coming!!" (we're working on potty-training!)

Fun in the snow!

Zachary was sooo exited to see all the snow we got the other day (about 16".) He started charting about sledding and making a snow man and eating snow (I think he picked this up at school.) Then I realized that his sled is in the shed....hmmm.

Dave got dressed to go out and shovel the snow. Zack wanted to help so bad...SOOOOO bad. But Dave kept telling him no. He was bawling!!!!

Dave had cleared a path to the shed and dug out the door so we could get the sled out. So yesterday, he took the boys sledding. Zack had soo much fun....Aaron not so much. Dave took the Flip with him outside to capture Aaron's joy.

Sleep buddies!

So tonight, Aaron put himself to bed. He went up stairs and crawled right into bed...with Zachary!! This is sooo cute to me and shows how much Aaron loves his big brother!

Super Dog!!

Aaron's been having fun with capes lately. He puts on bibs backwards and runs around saying "Super Aaron to the rescue!!" Last night the dog was chasing Aaron around while he had on a cape, so I gave the dog a cape too! The boys thought this was the funniest thing...the dog not so much. It lasted about 10 minutes though!

Daddy's Birthday

Sunday was Dave's birthday. In the morning, the boys helped me make waffles. Zack did a great job whisking the batter while Aaron added the flour!

So I let the boys help me make Dave's birthday cake too! This time they kept fighting over who got to add what ingredients, so I had to finish it by myself.

Dave decided for his birthday we would all go bowling (after the cake came out of the oven.) Zack was so excited about going bowling, I think he had his coat and shoes on well before the cake was done.

Finally bowling and pizza!

Dave showing off his skills (hahaha, good thing the bumpers were up!)

It took Aaron until about the 7th frame to let go of me and bowl on his own. (He still refused to put on the bowling shoes though.)