Winding down after Christmas was actually really fun. We've spent the past few weeks enjoying our last "Winter Break" of MP's law school career. The countdown to graduation is now officially on, with classes having started a couple of days ago. It's pretty unbelievable how quickly this past semester flew by, and I suspect this one will be even faster.
MP2 calls both dogs Riley...even though he won't call her by name, we know he loves Tipper! We're so glad he's comfortable around the dogs and they are cool to him as well. He loves helping MP feed them and give them treats after their walk.
During the week between Christmas and New Year, MP2's Morning Out program was closed, so one day we met up with some buddies over at Going Bonkers! We've been there a few times before, but always on weekdays when school was in session. Let it be known, I now understand why it is called Going Bonkers! as I was going bonkers trying to keep my kid from getting squashed or jumped on or worse (in the "toddler's area" no less) by kids three times his size. Furthermore, kudos to one of the other moms who joined me - she has two children...one not yet mobile and the other a bit too mobile. I am learning from her that when kids outnumber parents, things can get tough...though she handled it like a champ. MP2 loved "riding" in the race car with his buddy, Ethan. They were fine as long as the car remained stationary. Neither is up for the riding portion of this fun just yet!
More good weather meant more trips to the park. Though I have to say I am ready for MP2 to actually be able to play on some of the playground equipment! Most of our time at the park is spent with my heart thudding in my chest as he narrowly escapes (or doesn't as you all may recall) injury at least 3 times every 5 minutes.
Family dinner night out at Broadway Brewery. We're so glad MP2 is now able to again join us at a restaurant. It was a rocky period from last spring until a month or two ago - we never knew what we were going to get at a restaurant, so we just stopped going.
Finally, Lend and Learn opened back up right after New Years and we got to go before heading off to Florida to see Auntie M's and Cousins Jessica and Aaron (and catch some rays as well).
I didn't get any pictures on New Year's Eve. MP and I rang in the new year (barely) just before drifting off to sleep. Earlier in the evening, we had a family friendly delicious dinner with friends who graciously hosted. Three kids under 4 didn't lend itself well to being able to have much in the way of adult conversation - in fact, I am not sure the four adults even sat down at the table at the same time...but this is the nature of our lives these days, and we had a great time regardless.
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