wednesday

Hope everyone had a happy St. Patrick's Day! We've had a great week so far! Marek had a luncheon with his Grandma and her friends today. He had a terrific time playing, eating lunch and ice cream at a little red table, and socializing with his honorary grandma clan! Meanwhile, I have been pulling overtime at work. Interviewing candidates and working on some big projects. All is very good, though! Marek is still very much interested in helping out and "cleaning" and anything outdoors. The weather was terrific today - I hope it stays that way for my day off tomorrow with him! Hope everyone who received his new photos in the mail recently enjoyed them.

sweet as pie

Marek is still tool-obsessed. After painters came to our house last week, he has been trying to use his tools to paint and screw and fix just about everything. He climbs on a stool in his room and pretends to screw the light switch on and off. He is also bursting with energy to play - especially when it involves the outdoors, balls or running.

Happy is also his mommy who now regularly hears "love you mommy!" It doesn't get sweeter than that.

march days

I can't believe it is already part-way through March. Marek is growing so much each day. Today we went to his indoor play park. He has such a good time there with the other babies and toddlers. Sharing is still something he is getting used to! We have a playdate later this week before I leave for a conference for parent educators. I think he'll enjoy the play time with his friends. He has been helping a lot in the kitchen. Last week he helped cook playdough and cookies. He is still really excited about his tool book and his new set of tools from Grandma. Perhaps he'll build me a house one day...

bouncing back

Marek was sick last week with a fever and was pretty lethargic. Poor guy. Lots of TLC, holding him, wet washcloths, and Tylenol helped him fight the virus within a few days. I'm so glad he's back to his happy self! The weather has been so nice here the past few days too. He's been playing outside quite a bit - getting dirty, having fun! He also had a chance to go on a hike with Lily, which he loved. It was muddy that day and he just loves stomping in mud. I took him to our indoor play park on Monday. He had a blast sliding, playing with tool benches, the kitchen, balls and playing barn with Dylan...until the two two-year-olds decided that sharing was too difficult! He's been helping around the house quite a bit, too. Still very much interested in doing things himself when he can. His favorite book right now is: I Love Tools by Philemon Sturges.

He also had a fabulous time at Kindermusik last week. He is really warming up to the teacher and other toddlers now. He's participating and smiling a lot, sharing more and having fun! Sometimes it just takes awhile to blossom in a different situation....!