Homemade Milkshake

Today the boys saw one of their friends with a milkshake, so they (especially Westley) couldn't get the idea of having one out of his head.
When the boys woke up from their nap I told them we could make our own milkshake. We went to the store and bought ice cream.
They decided on a strawberry shake
The boys thought our shake tasted a lot like a smoothie probably since I didn't put a ton of ice cream in it), but they drank it very fast.

Block Patterns

I had 20 minutes to solely dedicate to sitting down and playing. I asked Westley what he wanted to do and he said play with blocks.
So to put a new twist on it, since I know he loves games and is understanding patterning, I made a game out of it.
I made a pattern out of the blocks, and without saying anything he would have to get a block and put it next to carry on the pattern

He was really good at this, but struggled when it came to make his own pattern for me to play. I think he was trying to make one too complicated!

Beach Bike Ride

Today we took the boys and their bikes on the Sprinter Train to Oceanside Beach.
There they were able to ride their bikes on the sand.
It was kind of a long haul with the bikes, but the boys really enjoyed it, and it was beautiful warm beach day!

Will is just starting to get the hang of his Strider bikes. Since the bike is so small many people stopped to comment on how adorable he was riding it. I agree :) 

Dad on Duty

Dad was in charge of all (3) boys for most of today.
They went to the park and played with games and toys at home.
Here they are working on a crossword puzzle that came in the Lego magazine

I just really liked this picture

Moonbear's Shadow

Westley has the book called Moonbear's Shadow, about a bear who desperately tries to get rid of his shadow. We acted out ways to try and lose our shadows while on a walk.
We also chased and jumped on each other's shadows which Westley found hilarious

Indoor Gardening

Westley got a Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit for his birthday (Thanks Misty!). I was thinking that it needed to be planted in the Spring so we have been holding onto it (now since I get that it stays indoors it probably could have been grown anytime. But this way if we get good growing action we can transfer them into the yard.
Westley and Will were both excited to fill the soil with water and sow the seeds.
We are growing Basil, Sunflower, and Zinnia

Tea Time

Today was cold! Westley woke up early from his nap so I asked him if he wanted to have tea with me.
He was excited about the tea as he thought it smelled good.
He didn't actually like to drink it though.
He did like his Nature's Way Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie (they are good!)

And I think his highlight is when we set the self timer for the first time to take this picture

I enjoyed a little one-on-one time with my Westley, and talking with him like a big kid