Another spring break is in the books at the Sanders' house. We played the "let's be local" card all last week. It was refreshing to just be at home and enjoy time with my babies. I know that tons of people would love to have the scheduled vacation days that we in the education business receive, but this was the first spring break in my career that was not two weeks. When they take a week away, you realize just how spoiled you are. By the time I got the fun plans and the have to plans done it was over. Oh well... here is the low down of our spring break week. Although the weather was not very "springy", I was able to find some activities to pass the dreary cold days.
On Monday, we had a pajama morning with breakfast and cartoons (Jake and the Neverland Pirates is Addie's newest obsession) Then we got ready and visited the library. As you can see Addie got a little book happy. After our library visit, we went for a window shopping walk downtown and went to visit Kyle at the office. He treated us to lunch and with our bellies full, we went home for naps.
Addie's book selections from the library.
On Tuesday, we stayed at home to play catch up on house chores. Drew and Addie decided to rebel against this plan because they were both really grumpy and cranky. Addie was on an eating strike (she would not even eat a pancake with M&Ms on it) and Drew was teething and had diaper rash issues. Needless to say, as good as Monday was, Tuesday was the complete opposite. Just a reality check that the grass is not always greener on the stay at home side. On Wednesday, I talked Kyle into helping me take Addie and Drew to the doctor for well checkups. I was so happy to have Daddy help, especially for Addie because last year was not fun. Addie was scared of the doctor and did not want to do any of the questions or procedures, for example get weighed. At that time I was 37 weeks preggers with Drew and did not have the strength or ability to wrangle her. This year was different... maybe it was a year of growth and maturity? Maybe my parenting skills are better? Maybe it was the daddy card I played? Wink! Wink! All I know is that this visit was an A++ in this mommy's books. Addie went with the nurses like the big girl she is and answered all of the questions and did everything they asked. Drew was his flirty self smiling at the nurses and playing with the examing table paper. All was great and we were blessed with healthy reports. Addie weighs 33 lbs and is 39 inches tall. Drew weighs 24 lbs and is 29 inches tall. Both are in the 50th percentile in weight and the 35th percentile in height. Like sister like brother I guess. That night as a reward for great doctor office behavior, we bought Tangled and had movie night on "the big tv" as Addie calls it. On Thursday, we hosted the neighborhood play date. Addie was very excited because this little man came to her house all the way from St. Louis!!! Kids were upstairs playing... not even that loud... and grown-ups were downstairs sipping on coffee and wiping up slobber and spit-up:) I love play dates.
Addie and Beckham chilling out on the sofa watching Tom and Jerry right before he left. Is it just me or does it look like they are on a date???
After the play date, I took Addie to the Firestation Pottery to paint pottery. This has to be one of Addie's favorite activities in town. This was her other reward for a job well done at the Doctor's office on Wednesday. Although she wanted to go with a friend, I think she had a great time. She painted a glass slipper for her, a monkey for Drew, and a turtle for daddy. 
"Very Beautiful Art"... Addie's quote. 
On Friday, Addie went to LiLi and Poppa's house for some fun time with them. Poppa bought a DVD collection of Tom and Jerry. He now has Addie's heart FOREVER! They watched about 2 hours of the cat and mouse that day. As for me and Drew, we went to Spring Hill to get pics made for his panel. This was the first photo session that he was not his usual smiling self. After the photo shoot, we stopped by Frankiln and had lunch with this handsome little boy and his mommy...
Drew loves Hayden's toys. Being the bad mommy, I do not supply toys at lunch like I should. Drew just snatched up Hayden's giraffe like it had been done to him... a lot.
On Sunday, we had great weather although a little windy to play outside in the sunshine.
How could you not love him?
Or her? 
I know you are thinking this is not going to end well... just look at Addie's face...
But more often than not children surpise you!
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