FridayFaves7.22.11

Time to share some favorite moments from the last week. Yay! I mean two weeks ago. Okay, so I'm a little behind, but it's cause we are having fun!

Saturday...

• Having Kathy and Tony T. come over and seeing both kids enjoy them and seeing them enjoy the kids. Such a wonderful evening with wonderful friends.
• See above.

Sunday...

• During Suessical the Musical, Mackenzie snuggling up to me and looking up at me with the sweetest, most delightful smile ever.
• Zachy bringing me books and saying 'The End!' I didn't know he knew that phrase.

Monday...

• Mackenzie working really hard on getting her doll's clothes on and saying 'I proud of myself.'
• Zachy intiating me in Ring around the Rosy. And, loving every fall. Both of us. 
• Sibling fave: Going to the zoo this morning, just the three of us. Mackenzie and Zachy playing so well together. We have a lot of super fun playdates these days, but it was an absolute simple delight to get to see just the two of them enjoying each other.

Tuesday...

• Talking to Mackenzie on the phone on the way home from work. My she sounded so big!
• Zachy, who had come home sick, taking my hand so I could put him to bed. Cutest thing was, it was more a game. He really just wanted to milk the whole sick thing for attention. Smart boy!

Wednesday...

• Mackenzie got to get together with Saiger for a playdate. She waited so patiently and was so excited when she arrived!
• Zachy trying to hit the balloon to the ceiling fan. For a really long time. With sound effects. 'Whoaaa.' "Ahhhh!'

Thursday...

• Zachy 'helping' me sweep the front. I would sweep it into the rock area and he would sweep it out. He likes to 'help' a lot these days!
• Mackenzie got really excited at drop off because her teacher told her they were going to have a special sibling field trip to the gym. She couldn't wait to see her Zachy!

Friday...

• Mackenzie and I sitting in the front playing 'camping.' She must have run in the house twenty times to get more 'things' for our camping trip. We had apple tea!
• Zachy enjoying the smoothie Dad brought home. Really enjoying it. It has sugar afterall, right?
• Sibling Fave: Seeing the pictures from sibling day. Mackenzie holding Zachy's hand. Being the Big Sister to him. The two of them waiting together for balls, Zachy's favorite thing to do. Laughing with Saige as she waited for Chase to come. Love those glimpses! Love them!
• Honorable Mention: Impromptu playdate at Ari & Cate's house!

That was last last week. Hopefully by the end of the weekend I'll get to some memories from this week.

FridayFaves7.15.11

Given how busy life is, my goal is to, at a minimum, post FridayFaves each week, which will be a favorite memory from each day of the week. One for Mackenzie and one for Zachy.

Shouldn't be too hard, right?

Well, maybe narrowing it down to one each!

Saturday...

• Zachy riding his bike in the driveway. Round and round he goes. In the Zone. His 'report card' on Tuesday said that one of the activities he enjoyed that day was 'talking about bikes and riding on bikes.' Sounds like my boy.
• Taking Mackenzie to her first play and her trying so hard to follow the rules of being at a play. She did GREAT! Used her quiet voice, even when she really really really felt like she was ready to leave.

Sunday...

• Mackenzie sitting in the shopping cart playing games on the phone during a shopping trip with Mommy and Grammie.
• Zachy throwing a piece of paper at the YMCA. He was so adorable he drew a crowd! And he was so intrigued by how it floated in the air, he didn't even notice me leaving.

Monday...

• Zachy saying 'Bye Bye Gramma' after she walked out the door.
• Mackenzie performing her first doll haircut and then trying to hide the evidence in a large trash bag.

Tuesday...

• Zachy giving my own ball to throw in the house alongside him. And laughing as I did. I am sure I will regret that someday, won't I?
• Mackenzie fave of the week: Mackenzie's sweet, sweet groggy smile first thing and saying 'I love you Momma.'

Wednesday...

• Zachy proudly showing Dad the picture he made at storytime. As soon as Dad walked in the door. He'd even taken his nap with it.
• Mackenzie goofily telling me before bath that she has to decide when it's time for her to potty. Being a Big Girl!
• Sibling Bonus: Zachy pushing Mackenzie and then hugging her. Love Sibling Sweetness!

Thursday....

• Zachy insisting on helping me lint roll the couch. Such a little helper!
• Mackenzie drawing me a picture at school because she missed me. I missed her too.

Friday...

• Zachy fave of the week: Coming home from the store with Mackenzie and Zachy sitting in the back of Dad's car with a determined look on his face and a squirt bottle. Can you say: Armed and Dangerous?
• Mackenzie telling me to take two more bites of my salad and then we will go to the store. She even put up two fingers for emphasis!
• Sibling bonus fave of the week: Mackenzie sitting on the floor crying and then Zachy sitting next to her and putting his arm around her. Doesn't get better than that (except the Mackenzie crying part, of course).

There you have it. Some good memories from this week. Have I mentioned lately just how lucky I am? Well I am. Incredibly.