Snow Day

From 6 AM until about 9 AM, the only thing I accomplished besides getting dressed and eating breakfast was refereeing the two of you.

Between the crying to go "snow boarder" (meaning "snow boarding" meaning sledding on your new Santa sleds) and the fighting over any and every toy either of you touched, it was going to be a long day! You had played so nicely and peaceful most of the day yesterday; it was as if you had used it all up. Free play wasn't really going to be an option for us -- you need a lot of structure today.

So, instead we packed our day with constant activities, not giving you any time to fight anymore. I felt like I was more in teacher mode than mommy mode today, but that's okay, it worked! What started like a never ending day, turned out to be a blast! We made snowflake Jello-jigglers, made banana bread (huge flop -- which I tried to blame on a new recipe. Nope, it would be the bakers. I'm gonna claim pregnancy brain, trying to bake with two three-year olds, or a combination of both on this one...because we forgot the flour! Oops -- that would be a pretty crucial ingredient!! Oh well it was fun making it), building puzzles, practicing letter tracing on our new chalk board, hot chocolate with our lunch, and a little snuggle time on the couch to watch a little Snow White before naptime (a new favorite movie of you both).

 

 

By the time naptime rolled around, we were all pooped and ready for a snooze!

However, an hour later and you were up, ready to go again! So, this afternoon we got started on dinner -- you were fascinated with "helping" and watching me make mashed potatoes. Before we knew it, it was 4:30 and Daddy was home. Finally...it was time for some "snow boarder!" You both had a blast, squealing giggling, and loving every minute out there. Had we let you, you would probably still be out there now.

 

  

 

It was an insanely busy day, but it kept the peace, helped the day pass quickly, and made the first snow day of the season feel a little more special than a typical day. As for tomorrow...let's hope you're happy to have some alone time playing again because I am one tired momma!