Home for the Holidays

Christmas has come and gone. We had lovely visits from both sides of our family and from Santa Claus as well. We didn't really want to perpetuate the Santa Claus myth for Felix, but decided we didn't want him ruining it for other kids at day care. (Yeah, we're those parents.) Felix got lots of lovely toys that he's been playing with during our time home together.

I had planned on taking the days after Christmas off and keeping the kids home for a week. And then it snowed... a lot. We got about 20 inches here on the 21st, which canceled school and day care on Thursday and Friday. We'll end up being at home for nearly two weeks together which has been fun. We've played in the snow and with Felix's play kitchen, and gone to the Y a couple times. It's actually been nice to settle into a bit of a routine with everyone home for so many days straight.

Iris had her 4 month check-up on Thursday. She's now 11 lb 7 oz, and 24.5". Long and skinny. Everything looks good for her. She's starting to figure her hands out, fwumping them against her sides and flailing at hanging toys. She really likes to be upright. Unfortunately, she's had a cold and gone through a growth spurt lately, which hasn't made her many feedings easy, but things are getting better. She also has been pretty quiet recently - not much cooing from her. I hope she starts again once she's done with this cold.

Felix has been enjoying the holiday season. We did have a bit of a struggle leaving cookies for Santa - Felix wanted to eat the cookies himself. He sure loves Iris, but we've had to be vigilant that he doesn't try to pick her up or squash her. Loves her a bit too much. :o) One of the toys he got was a tornado machine that makes a little whirlpool in a plastic container. It came with a DVD of an episode of Stormchasers which he has watched at least once a day since he got it. Now being a tornado chaser is on his radar as a potential career option.

Felix: 3 yrs & Iris: 4 mos