Max and Kira

April 12, 2015

Babies

Max has never stopped moving and now he really does not stop talking. He has something to say about everything and he is always right. Today he asked for candy and his wicked witch of a mom offered him a lollipop. Her insulting offer was met with this gem:

"Lollipops are NOT candy. It's kind of like...umm it's like... It's like urrr...OHH it's...it tastes like a lollipop!"

Little baby

Big baby aka: GOOF BALL

Max loves to climb in and snatch Kira's paci. He never used one as a baby, so he is taking full advantage of Kira's collection.

Practicing baseball on the deck with Pawley and doggy

It was another beautiful day to play outside. Max played basketball next to some little puppies who were also playing ball with a tiny basketball. "Mommy! Did you know dogs play basketball with their mouth!?" he said as he watched the pups from a close distance. "Do they have a car seat?" he sadly asked when they left.

This playground was just like the playground at the beach we went to this past summer in New York, sans the splash pads galore. Max immediately recognized the unique play structure and asked, "Are we going to get crabs here?" Nope, but great memory, as usual!

"It's a golf course!" Max said of this strip of turf. He was very upset to not find a hole, but since his golf clubs were at home it was probably for the best. It made a great place to play soccer and there was even a bench that Max insisted mommy put her purse so that she could fully be involved in the game.

April 11, 2015

Opening Day

Today was the one of our (Max's!) busiest Saturdays ever.

...but first some hugs

The Lugnuts marched in the Reston Little League Opening Day parade. They mostly strolled around, in and out of the parade route, holding hands.

Sunshine!

After the parade, opening ceremonies, and team pictures, Max came home for a quick [drive-thru] lunch. He even took a nap, meaning he must have been super tired. In regards to being tired, it should be noted that Max has gone to sleep for three nights (and one nap) in a row, without a major meltdown and hours of tears. Thank. You. Max.

Max loves his car! And Kira really likes it too, but she was not happy that her car stopped moving.

After nap, we all went to Max's very first blastball game! Kira is already an avid fan.

Max had a great hit off his very first at bat. Daddy was coaching first base. Sidenote: In 'Blastball' there is only one base. But Max ran them all!

After the game went to Tessa's first birthday party.

It was the perfect day for an outdoor party.

April 10, 2015

TGIF

Headed home from the Hughes-Herndon Middle School basketball game. Max and Kira were on their best behavior and had a lot of fun, too.

Our team won the game by about 30. Max and Kira could not contain their excitement.

Max spies, "a giant cat that walks around", the Hughes mascot, a panther, who Max obviously called Pawley.

Trying out his new cars. The deck is looking like a used car lot.

Max's ride home from school

Errands with mommy

Kira's drawers are so packed with clothes that they hardly close, but mommy still jams her into these 3 month pants.

April 9, 2015

Birthdays!

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Look what Kira and mommy found for $2.37 each! When Max saw them he said, "Timmy left his cars here!" The truth is, mommy took a really easy way out of breaking up toddler fights and temper tantrums. But price was reason enough.

Max is the most into the Derek Jeter book he got daddy for his birthday. He looked at every single picture. Several times on several hundred pages. Kira was the least excited of the three, but she enjoyed snuggling with daddy. After helping mommy wrap the book this morning, Max had Jeter on his mind and asked on his way to school, "Mommy whys Derek Jeter retire? Because he got older. I'M getting older. I need to go to retire."

Before daddy got the words out, "Max, do you want to blow out the candle?", it was done.

Hugs for the next birthday girl- Tessa is one today!

Sadie and Max played on Tessa's BIRTHday last year...and this year. My how they have grown. Especially Sadie's hair!

Max's first baseball practice. This is the 'Lug Nuts' learning to be 'Baseball ready' in the outfield. The practice did not go as well as this photo may reflect, but on the bright side, there is no where to go but up. After all, Max may despise listening to adults and following rules, but he does love baseball. He is VERY good at going potty, almost too good. He had to go twice at practice and since there are no facilities Max, "went in the woods like a BEAR!" That may have been his favorite part of practice.

Bedtime with the Jeter book

April 8, 2015

From the mouth of Max

This is Max helping Kira sit up.

They are both really into it.

"She's so soooooooooft"

"Mommy look at this picture I took of Kira!"

There she is! Watching Max get his morning shots up.

If Max was home, surely he would say, "Kira looks so cute!"

"Daddy play me like a guitar"

"Look mommy I made Kira a love cake!"

"Hey! This looks like a pancake."

(Actually pictured: spit up)

After helping (being well behaved in the bathroom) give Kira a bath, AND getting undressed for his bath without a fight, Max wanted to go in the baby tub. He earned a little mom-approved shenanigans.