“You want to see what I’m drawing? It’s ME and YOU and Teta v’T!”

Pressing their bodies close while the tackling the same job, carefully balancing on one step ladder, giggles and whispered instructions and passing the Windex bottle back and forth… I’m so glad my girls get to experience that close sister bond. ❤

Welcome to April! His aunt sent a snapchat showing off her “Brown E’s” April Fools’ Day joke and P thought it was absolutely hilarious. So hilarious, in fact, that he and A made their own Brown E’s and took them around the neighborhood.

Unlike her sister, my little Boružėlė can play for hours by herself quite happily. You’ll look outside and see her talking to herself, making up a little dance, or perfecting her spin-flips on the climbing dome. It isn’t completely unusual for her to also find a quiet corner to fall asleep; taking short, late afternoon…

E had a longer-than-usual birthday this year because we celebrated her birthday on Sunday when everyone was home, but her actual birthday was on a Monday. It caused more than a little confusion.

A certain about-to-turn, four-year-old was too cranky for photos, so her cousin helpfully hopped in front of the beautiful Japanese Cherry tree blooms instead.

I definitely forgot to take my photo-a-day a few (okay, more than a few) times this month. So here’s another cute photo of Nija twirling in front of that fabulous Japanese Cherry tree. You can just see her allergies starting to get worse…for two weeks after this photo she looked like she was punched in…

The only kid in our boy pod who continues to genuinely love all things sports. P tolerates sports to be included, A2 loves it in the moment, L often begs to quit…but A1? He’s the one who always seems to be picking up a ball, begging the others to play, or simply shooting hoops on…

Nine has brought depth and maturity and so much growth. His Atrium classes have expanded into extra First Communion classes and I’m surprised that he never complains about them, or resents doing the (writing intensive) homework. It’s neat seeing the depth of his understanding as he prepares for his First Reconciliation. He often locks himself…

She eats endlessly. All day long. Breakfast, post breakfast, snack, pre lunch, lunch…I can’t keep up.