Somewhere recently, GGirl picked up that there was a game out there called "checkers" and learning how to play became her fixation. So, I entered 2013 and downloaded an app. With one and two player options she can play against me or the Android. The spaces that are legal moves light up. We will have to find a board and chips so she can experience the triumphant demand of "king me!"
On Monday we celebrated MMan's first birthday. He is a strong little guy who would rather climb than walk and has mastered a very entertaining bear crawl. He is often happy playing on his own, out of the grasps of his ever loving, always moving sister. Water and the outdoors prove to be favorites. If it can be chewed, it is a favorite toy and we have yet to introduce a food that he won't eat.
His birthday was his first experience with a cupcake of his own, and after he got over his disbelief, he had no problem making that special treat disappear! We had friends with us for dinner and Granny and Granddad in on Skype. Modern technology can be so fun!
Yesterday was a great summery day: hot, humid and great for playing in the water. I started with MMan in the playpen with some water in a bin to play with. I said play in the water, he heard play in the water! I'm re-thinking my position on another kiddie pool for the summer. After a bit it was sprinklers for everyone.
MMan is a climber. He shows amazing amounts of strength, but just won't walk. This weekend we were at a picnic and he climbed from the ground level all the way to the top of the picnic table. He was determined and kept going until he got there, with a lot of spotting. And at the top of Mt Table, all he got was a cracker. Later he got the watermelon!
