If you're looking for a snapshot of our Monday morning, you've come to the right place!
We just finished breakfast -- and were beginning to get ready for school (getting dressed, brushing teeth, making our way to the table, etc.) The kiddies got sidetracked... and so did I. There's only about a million things going on in this house, so derailment is inevitable lately.
Avery was looking at the Target toy catalog (grrrr... it's become our nemesis {definition: unbeatable opponent}), Iliea got out the polly pockets, and Ellie ran off and put on a summer halter dress, which is very typical. Boo will easily change clothes 4-5 times a day, and she is the "layering queen" which makes our laundry situation very interesting. I became immersed in a project or two, and was unaware of my surroundings.
Somehow in the midst of the derailment, Ellie was smuggled downstairs by Avery and returned as this:
I have to admit that I've never seen either of our girls in anything but pink (or something close to pink). Avery always talks about getting a little skater brother in Swaziland. Looks like he made his wish come true a little early, although this little skater brother looks a little smug and not very thrilled. :)
Don't worry, El -- Avery will get sidetracked soon, too -- and when he's not looking we'll break out the bubble bath, nail polish, lip gloss, and pink feather boa. You'll be back to "normal" in no time at all.
"The most effective kind of education is that children should play amongst lovely things." -Plato
