Stripes!

Like me, my mom loves a good project. Only she has the motivation to start them and get them done. I have been talking about painting stripes in Max's bedroom for several months, and so she and my dad brought all of the supplies (I was in charge of the paint), and we made it happen. My dad bought special tape for this kind of project, and it was awesome. No touch-up needed! Voila!

My color inspiration ...

A Flu Valentine

My parents kicked off Valentine's Day week by bringing a heart-shaped pizza on Saturday. It was June's first taste of pizza, and she wasn't quite sure about it. But Max loved it.

Unfortunately, we all picked up a stomach bug and spent the next few days recovering. Once everyone was feeling better, I let Max have some of the candy he got from friends at school. He chose the Smarties, and then looked at me and said, "Mom, it makes me so happy."

Once again, a silly holiday is a lot more fun with kids.

A New Trick or Two

June loves a good rocking chair. Lately, she has been climbing in and out of a child-size version in Max's room. But last weekend, I walked into the living room to find her sitting in the big rocker. She had a big smile on her face and was rocking back and forth, so proud of herself. Of course, I think, this is an accident waiting to happen. But then she just climbed right down again. And up. And down. And you see where this is going. Oh, and she walks, too!