Tonight, I snuggled the kids up in their towels after their baths and called them, "my babies!" Sofie, of course, rejected the term baby and assured me that she's actually a big girl. Then she said, "Someday I'm gonna grow like fifty-five." I laughed at the thought of it and then she added, "And you're gonna be like, "Sofie, what the heck happened to you?!"
Indeed.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Coppelia
We took the kids to see their cousin Lillian perform in Longmont Dance Theatre's production of Coppelia this afternoon. They didn't make it through the whole show, but I think they enjoyed the parts that they saw. After seeing the show I'm really proud to have Sofie dancing with this company. They did a pretty impressive job of putting together the performance and pride themselves on using a live orchestra for all of their productions. I really enjoyed taking Sofie up to peek in the pit during intermission!
Van was slightly confused by the concept of a live ballet. I overheard him whisper to Daddy, "Are they real?" and then a minute or two later, "Do they talk?" So sweet :)
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Loveland, CO
Today we visited Loveland's Benson Sculpture Park.
(Van's favorite because "his peens is sticking out")
Also, the mountains looked cool today!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, May 23, 2011
Still Trucking
We're still here, still trucking...I swear!
The kids are enormous. A few days ago I scooped Van up in my arms and thought, "Oh! Where did my little baby go?" but the thought was brief because that little baby has been replaced with the most darling little boy.
Sofie is steadily making her way out of the terrible threes and she is full of spunk. She is growing more and more independent each day and I am getting better and better at stepping back and letting her be. (So perhaps it's Mommy who has gotten used to the terrible threes instead!)
Ben is the most incredible Dad. I often find myself watching him with the kids, grinning, and realizing for the first time ever how much I missed out on not having a Dad in my life. The kids absolutely adore him and rightfully so. He is so patient, so fun, so willing to act like a dinosaur or play Candy Land for the 50th time.
We are blessed!
And now, a selection from the Otto Family Jamboree for your enjoyment :)
The kids are enormous. A few days ago I scooped Van up in my arms and thought, "Oh! Where did my little baby go?" but the thought was brief because that little baby has been replaced with the most darling little boy.
Sofie is steadily making her way out of the terrible threes and she is full of spunk. She is growing more and more independent each day and I am getting better and better at stepping back and letting her be. (So perhaps it's Mommy who has gotten used to the terrible threes instead!)
Ben is the most incredible Dad. I often find myself watching him with the kids, grinning, and realizing for the first time ever how much I missed out on not having a Dad in my life. The kids absolutely adore him and rightfully so. He is so patient, so fun, so willing to act like a dinosaur or play Candy Land for the 50th time.
We are blessed!
And now, a selection from the Otto Family Jamboree for your enjoyment :)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
The Circle Game
Feeling much better, really, these last few days. Not to say I won't be down again in the few to come. That's how things have been...up and down...and I am learning how to ride the merry-go-round. Our life is in North Carolina, and here it will remain.
(Making cookies for Santa, Christmas Eve)
(Making cookies for Santa, Christmas Eve)
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