One boy is more excited than the other about the matching coats. #brotherstuff
9:15pm. Henry is showing me moves like "crab walk off the table" and other specialty crab walks. I am dead tired. I ask him where he gets his energy. He responds, "Mom, you have NO idea what it's like to be locked up at school all day." #hespeaksthetruth
No big deal, just water particles from my breath freezing on my scarf in a matter of seconds. #midwestwinter #notforwimps #6degrees #normal?
Potty training, take two. Lots better than last time we tried! Only three accidents all day! #supersam #pottypower #pottygram
Do you call it a snow day when school is called off two days in a row for the cold, even if it doesn't snow? Whatever you call it, I know three boys who are fans. #coldday #brothertime #imaginativeplay #animalarmy
Happiness = a full fridge and pantry without having to step out the door. #peapod #alittletoohappy
It took the Elders about ten minutes to get bundled up to go back out on their bikes. Feeling bad for them this Chicago winter. #happycoldelders
Finally got our 30 degree snowy day! Downright balmy! So happy to play with these boys (and happy that they are all big enough to enjoy it). #perfectsleddingday #lifeisgood
Side note: Do you see falling snow on this picture? I didn't do anything, but Google Plus is pretty smart...
Destiny = loveseat of my dreams going on an awesome sale just in time for Groundhog Day weekend. Everyone needs a Groundhog Day present, right? #thingsmymothertaughtme #groundhogdaypresents #worldmarket #cuteasabutton
I was feeling really excited about how quickly and diligently Sam finished his "unload silverware" job. And then I opened the drawer. #sorting #workingonit #littlehelpers
The double stroller got us through the walk to school until today . . . when people seem to have given up on shoveling their walks. #newride #tobogganstyle #midwestwinter #livinginthevortex
Hot chocolate after school = the new normal. #midwestwinter #10degreenormal #betterthannegative
Every Monday night, I get to make sure Henry knows the meaning of all his spelling words. Usually, this requires help from my friends at Merriam-Webster. #humblinghomework #secondgradespelling #vocabchallenge
Conclusion: people love me. #abirthdayhappened #friendsandfamilywereawesome
Bet you wish you were the cool mom who helped her boys make awesome Star Wars Valentines and then completely forgot to send them to school for the 2nd grade exchange today. It feels special to see your kid walk out of class with a sack full of Valentines and realize your fail. #momfail #notcoolenoughforpinterest
Three in a bed and feeling giddy about our little mini vacation...minus the part about a bedtime photo flash. #skiweekend #wisconsin #lakegeneva
Getting geared up, as you can see.
Fun day skiing with these boys. Ben spent a lot of the day balancing on the side of the hill, holding Ellis (in his skis) on his hip while helping Henry get up from falling down. I watched helplessly from below because I don't have enough control to stop and help anyone else! #firsttimer #dadoftheyear #bensdreamcometrue #kindof
This one got to spend the day at the super fun child care center playing with toys and dress-ups, eating snacks, and doing crafts. All three boys came here last night while Ben and I had a Valentine's date. #lovingthisplace #thoughtofeverything #kidheaven
One last trip to the water park area before heading home. #lovingthisplace #luckyboys #wintergetaway
No accidents for ten days in a row! #celebration #pottypower #easiestpottytrainingever #samrules
Some things never get old. #gelantfarm #roundtwo #boystuff #familypet
#magnified #curious #futurescientist
A few warmer days, and some of our snow is finally melting...but it has nowhere to go! Our alley is a 3-4 inch deep pond with ice at the bottom! Someone please tell me how I'm supposed to get three kids through this to get Henry to school. #probablynotthesled #snowmelt #privatepond #ridiculous
