A Peek at the Poulsens

Natalie told us that an egg smashed downstairs and she had to grab another one. After she grabbed the other one she showed us where the first egg was originally smashed, and how she cleaned it up haha. (It wasn't that bad of a mess, but she knows now not to play with eggs!) a beautiful sun sky on my drive to Papillion sweet sleepy Smalls I had to sneak a picture at church because this was so cute, them all crowding Daddy from Makae, ha. So happy! I've been going back and forth thinking about preschool for Natalie. The public schools here have free preschool 5 days a week for 3.5 hours, either in the morning or afternoon. A lot of my friends have done this preschool in the past and some with children Natalie's age are planning on doing it this fall. I know Natalie would love it and thrive, but am I the only one who is concerned that she'll be gone for 17.5 hours each week?!? That seems like so much time! Aside from the fact that I don't like ...

We're watching Toy Story 2 for quiet time, snuggled together in the big chair with a blankie and Harriet (the computer). It might be even funnier than the original Toy Story, if that's possible. I've watched both like 430 times so I think I'm a good judge. Rex asks "How do you spell 'FBI'?" when all the toys are frustrated and panicking and trying to figure out who took Woody, and it is just one of MANY hilarious one-liners in those movies. So funny. Stockton LOVED these sunglasses...until he broke them the next day  he loved spinning with the big boys and was thrilled when they went super fast   backyard fun; Stockton loves spending time in that rinky stroller haha exploring the melty park The weather has been GLORIOUS! Well, now it's chilly again but we had multiple days in the 50s/60s and we took full advantage. Walks, park outings, backyard sessions, windows thrown open. The best! Good weather makes me instantly fee...

January was joyful (except for the weather)! Jack learned to crawl (our earliest crawler, right after 9 months!)  Natalie got to be a rock star and sing "I'm a Believer" with PopPop, and she made some new friends (it was almost bedtime, hence the jammies/boots combo). She loved dancing and keeps telling me, even weeks after, that she's a rock star.  I went back to work serving at Tico's once a week (it's the deal of a lifetime: 4-5 hour shift once a week, $70-110 each time. So great!). I am enjoying using skills that I don't normally get to use and having a different "identity" than just MOM all the time, you know? It's fun, and the kids love that time with Daddy every Saturday night. We surprised Austin at the office, waiting in the back hallway for him to arrive after class. The kids love that hallway for some reason, ha. is this not the most precious picture ever?  the boys playing in orange. Stockton ...