A week in review. . .or 2

I have been meaning to post about our fun trip to the Children's Museum last week, but have found myself short on time. I just can't seem to get everything done that I want. And so the pile continues to grow. But, last week we had a great time going to play at the museum with our friends Libby and Jack. And I was even able to leave Ellie at home with her daddy. I had so much fun playing with my boys. No stroller, no diaper bag, no snacks. Just me, Jackson, Noah, and my wallet. It was a strange feeling. Jackson and Noah have always loved going to the museum and it gets better and better each time. Noah is big enough to do more and I can just sit back and watch them learn and play. The slide was so funny to watch. It is a gravity room so it feels strange and a little uncomfortable, but they kept going back for more. They had a marvelous time on the water floor. We left drenched. To say the least. The painting room is also a favorite of the boys. My fridge was plastered with 6 different paintings. One solid black, one solid purple, one orange and the others, a lovely mix. :)And also, Ellie has started clapping. I love it. Ellie has done this much sooner than my boys did. Jackson would make fists until he was practically 18 months old before he would do it. I remember trying so hard to get him to clap and him refusing. Sucking out of a straw was a bit overwhelming for him too. So, Ellie started bringing her little hands together last night. Each time she does it, I'm not quick enough with the camera, but I did catch a few seconds of it this afternoon. She can do it better, but this is as good as I got. And I realize, this is not too exciting for many of my readers, but for me and my journal, (and Ellie's grandparents) this is too thrilling not to share. :)