Back in NC, we're taking advantage of our kid free life by doing a few necessary things- like eye doctor visits (we both got the hippest new glasses you'll ever see- mine have lime green accents), dentists, etc. But we're also enjoying the finer things, like sleeping in late, going out for sushi, trivia night in Greensboro, and updating the blog with a lot of videos.
This is pretty old, but I often forget to check the little camera for videos. But it's too cute not to post. While we were at the Outer Banks, we visited the Currituck nature center. It was pretty boring for kids. It had a lot of duck decoys, outboard motors, and one fish tank with big fish, but also lots of grass covering the noisy pump that Henry was desperate to see. The kids made the best of it engaging each other in a game of chase. June even tried to join in.
This video makes me a little sad. Evie is a tall and skinny 5 year old. She's not our little monster Evie with the chunky thighs anymore. But June made us feel better by launching herself into full monster mode.
Speaking of monster, June has reached full blown terrible toddler stage. We didn't realize how easy we had it with Henry. Though always pretty high energy, he's been a pretty easy going guy. He's not a fighter and follows the rules most of the time. Little sister is not going to take it easy on us. She knows all the rules and makes sure you're watching before she knocks over trash cans, pulls plugs out of sockets, or runs for the stairs. She's a big fighter when it comes to toys and has gone fist to fist with Sadie and Audrey (who are both much bigger than June). We're thinking of calling her "Scrappy" because she'll stand her ground even with big kids. (Henry always just looked incredulous when other kids took his toys- then just found something else to play with.) She refuses to hold hands when walking in a parking lot or driveway (you know, when safety counts). She has also perfected the temper tantrum. This one is pretty mild. She's been known to throw herself on her back and flail her limbs wildly.
You'll remember that last week we spent a morning at the Science Museum. It's different now that June can walk. Now that she's not confined to a stroller, she's really taking notice of the animals. She really liked the turtles.
And the perennial favorite remains the big keyboard. June was excited to walk across it on her own. Look at that face. Pretty cute. Also cute, the little yellow jumper that used to belong to mama when she was a baby.
These last videos are pretty cute. While at Grandma and Grandpa Cooper's, the girls started dancing, so we cranked some Don Henley (a Cooper favorite) and let the kids go wild. "Unkie" Adam introduced Henry to the Beach Boys, so Henry has also been requesting "loud music." Sadie can belt out a mean "Bop bop bop ran." (Barbara Ann). June did some deep squat dancing (she's trying to bulk up her legs) and Sadie did a few spins.
Henry wants to be a break dancer and practiced his "cartwheels." (Really just somersaults.)
Then everyone practiced their jumps. June's landed her on the floor, Henry got some air, but Sadie's were the funniest. You've got to give her credit for the effort, but those meaty legs are going to stay earthbound for a while.
Finally, Sadie showed off some very promising headbanging.
