Eleanor splashing outside during water day at daycare
Eleanor showed how excited she was it was mom’s birthday
Desmond carefully guiding present time
He was less excited about mom’s new box kite and more interested in figuring out if there was anything more to the spool of string
Des singing, but mostly just eying that cupcake
Quick ducky snack upon arriving at daycare
Ella just chilling, snacking
Des with his token participation with mud day, he was still far too interested in the sandbox
Annual picnic for mom’s work, Des makes it to the second story of the playhouse
“Uh oh. Well this is a larger slide than I’ve been working with.”
But give him enough time, he’ll find the nearest sticks
Checking the raspberries before bath time- they’re ready and delicious!
Another double rainbow after evening storms
After finishing up an intense work project, dad joins mom on a walk to pick up the kids at daycare. Des, ever the helper, pushes the stroller.
These two!
Eleanor’s new placemat at daycare (note the meta cracker)
Brother and sister being silly at dinner with ma & pa
Counting boats with ma
After the bounce house excitement wore off at the site of the toddler-impossible ladder, an older boy helped Des to the top. To say he enjoyed sliding down is an understatement.
Ella passing her “take a nap” quiz at daycare with flying colors
With an evening thunderstorm rolling in, Des is sure to alert those around him every time it thunders
After the sirens go off in midtown, everyone heads to the basement. Des’ first time watching Bill Ranby keep Omaha informed
Desmond out surveying the storm status when all-clear is given
At Mother’s Day tea 1 of 2, Des shows his present off to Eleanor. She appears less than impressed, though mom loved it.
Silly faces, though the best “stick your tongue out” Des could muster
The monumental event this week was aunt Kellie, uncle Mike and Calvin moving from Iowa City to Omaha. Assisting the move, great-aunt Molly also gets to meet Eleanor for the first time.
Calvin showing off the new attic play area, as well as the fire engine’s features
Des still has no clue why he’s putting these round things in a box, despite mom and dad’s best efforts to explain
