Thurs

Twin/Sibling mom Liz is taking the second series of doubletalk (that I took in the spring). She can't bring her kids because they have runny noses, but she didn't want to miss the class. So I went over this morning for some serious babysitting. Sam wasn't there, but twins Courtney and Sydney were. After some minor hysteria from Parker about their dog (he is terrified of dogs...even old sweet labs that don't do anything), we got off to a nice start with all the kids playing together.

We first lost Miranda...who went off exploring.


The we lost Parker who had to try on a new hat.

Then we headed out to the deck where Parker practiced riding a tricycle, Miranda practiced standing, and Elizabeth checked things out with Courtney.



Miranda wanted a turn on the bike.

Parker wanted to contemplate the world.
Then Sydney decided she wanted to hang out with me. So she did.



Just then Ebba and her kids arrived (I had invited them to join me). Lincoln and Allison came in first since Fiona was still snoozing.


Parker found some sunglasses, Miranda found some pasta, Lincoln found a football, Elizabeth, Courtney and Sydney found the sandbox, and Allison and Fiona enjoyed the scenery.




Everyone got along splendidly until sweet Fiona got hungry and the Howe girls got tired. Just as I put them down for naps, Liz returned.


We packed up and headed out...much to the dismay of Parker and Lincoln who could have played their forever.

After a quick stop with Ebba at the local greasy spoon for fries and shakes, we headed home.

A good day.