Hannah at 84 Weeks and Nathan is 3.5

Dear Nathan and Hannah, 

I may be a bit biased, bu you two are the cutest kids ever. 

On Thursday, we had our weekly Chinese storytime and for the craft activity, we dyed eggs. Hannah did so well, until you spilled the container of yellow dye while I was not looking. Luckily, a little oxy-clean got it all out. 

 One day Hannah wanted to try out roller skating as well. Both of you shared the pair and it was so funny watching you both zoom around the house on one skate. In fact, Hannah is now able to push yourself on the scooter.

Saturday Morning, we went to our church's annual Easter extravaganza. Hannah pretty much picked up eggs like a pro. Thanks to your MOPS practice session, picking up eggs was second nature. 

 Nathan complained that your Easter egg basket (the one Hannah ended up using) was too small. You wanted to fit a lot of eggs in your basket, so you asked if we could make a larger one and there you go, one giant. up-cycled Easter basket.

 After the Easter egg hunt, we quickly got into the line to ride the train. While waiting, Hannah was really excited about the train, but when we got on, you had other thoughts.

 But half way through, you realized that it wasn't so bad and enjoyed the rest of the trip.

Nathan, you were not afraid to partake in the jumpy house activities. You even went in on the big kid sized ones!

 Look at the air on this one!

 And we also got in line for everyone to ride ponies. While waiting in line, Hannah, you kept reaching out your hands and saying "muo muo" which means "feel," indicating that you want to pet the horse, or the sheep that was nearby, but we would walk you over and you would then shake your head vigorously, "no!" As far as the pony rides go,  Hannah ended up chickening out the last minute, but Nathan was super excited to ride one by yourself.

 And of course, we couldn't leave without taking a picture with the Easter bunny. As soon as we put Hannah down, you jumped off and started to run towards me.

 Nathan told us during dinner tonight that he knew that the bunny wasn't real, but instead a lady dressed up in a bunny costume, but Santa, on the other hand, is a real man.

Later that evening, Nathan and I went on another Mommy-Nathan date to go watch some derby. Poor guy, your allergies were bad so you don't look terribly excited, but trust me, you really got into it, asking me questions about what the players were doing and cheering on the jammers.

I knew it was going to be a smaller event, so we brought your skates and helmet, and you got to practice on the rink just like the derby girls. I pretty much had to convince you that you couldn't skate in the rink because you are not a girl and you are not a referee.

Grandma and grandpa came to visit for Easter. We went to church in the morning, and then in the afternoon, we stopped by the wildflower center to take some bluebonnet photos. 

 In this picture, I asked Nathan to kiss your sister. Hannah ended up puckering up as well.

 And of course we have to stop by the swings.

 Nathan saw a few older kids jump off a picnic table and swing on a rope and decided to try.  I didn't think you were able to do it, but I stood nearby just to be available to catch you if you didn't make it.

 You did it! And you wanted to do it again, and again.

 The next day, you guys went to the San Antonio Zoo with grandpa, grandma, and Daddy while I went shopping with a friend. After you guys got home, you did the Easter egg hunt that I, that the Easter bunny left.  We were simply too busy to actually do it on Easter. Daddy told me that many of our wild animal neighbors got to the eggs before you guys did.

 Since I wasn't there at the zoo, here are some photos.

 Nathan was really intrigued by the anteater.

 And of course, you guys rode the train.

Hannah actually fell asleep on the train for 5 minutes and that apparently was enough to get you through to bedtime. On the occasional day where you both don't nap, I'd say that you both do pretty good.

Dropping naps for Nathan has been working out pretty well. You fall asleep quickly after your 8:15 bedtime and you wake up at around 7:15 each morning. 11 hours of sleep.

Hannah is falling asleep shortly after 7:30, waking up at 7:30 and then taking a 1.5 hour nap in the afternoons. 13.5 hours.

This week I have also weaned Hannah from her pre-bedtime nursing session. We are now down to 2 nursing sessions a day and Hannah is starting to ask for "milk" as opposed to "nai-nai" which is mommy milk. I hope to have you completely weaned by 2.

Well, that's it for now. Love you two so much!

Mommy