Just a Regular Brooklyn Day

(Another post from pre-95 degree weather. Ah, we miss those days.)

Swing.

Lunch and toys.

Vivienne Sandwich.

Fish ON!

In preparation for this year's trip to the cottage, we got Ollie his very own fishing pole. Ollie and Papa will be fishing every day until the trip (while Vivi is asleep)

 

You Can Tell Someone Has a Few Younger Siblings

Cause Clyde sure looks like a pro with this little one.

And meanwhile, Ollie had a blast with Clyde's little sister Veronica.

And Clyde's Dad must have a few extra kids—he likes using them as bubble stick retrievers five floors up—Michael Jackson style.

(Yeah, yeah, some of these "recent" posts are from ages ago—it's not actually cold enough right now to be wearing anything but bathing suits.)

Summer Eats

Icees.

Hangerburs.

And flowers? (Yep, they were pretty good too.)

Something Old for Someone New

Lounging in Ollie's old stroller for the first time.

Throwing It Back In Your Face, Mama

You think your kid's not listening to you. Ever. Especially when he's three years old. But then this happens:

Mama: "Ollie, it's TIME TO GO! Put your pants on RIGHT NOW!"
Ollie: "Mama, you have to use your nice voice."

Or this:

A car race Mama and Ollie were having was interrupted by a phone call. Mama is talking on the phone making shushing noises at Ollie while he dances around her repeatedly asking when she'll be off the phone, the cars are waiting for you Mama, ready, set, go! Finally, he makes a frustrated growling noise that sounds exactly like Mama when she's frustrated and says, "Mama, how many times do I have to say this!?"

In. Your. Face. Mama.

And Vivenne Wants To Read Too

Just like her big brother.

"Reading"

His (second) favorite thing to do on the potty.

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Again, Just Because She's Cute

Do we really need other reasons to post?

Breakin' It Down

After a day at the playground with Zadia, they still had enough energy for a dance-off.

Another Reason We Love Summer

Because Grandma Jane comes to visit for a whole week! (Maybe twice!?)

Our Last Few Host Weeks of School

Happened over a month ago now, but still worth posting some pictures.

Their ladybug house!

Letting a ladybug crawl on his arm.

Projecting the ladybug's shadow on the ceiling.

Art projects.

Construction projects.

I know! I know!

Making a bug catapult.

"Papa, I need a different fulcrum."

Even Vivienne got into the action this time!

And the older kids were great with her.

Just Because She's Cute

That's all.

Before and After

It was time for a summer haircut for this sweaty boy.

Smootches and Cootchie Coos

This guy loves his little sister.