Preparing things for the baby

We've been talking about the new baby's arrival a lot lately and Mary has been quite helpful with getting things ready.

 

I explained to Mary that new babies often like to be swaddled. Her puppy seemed to enjoy it.

 

The swing may be a bit of a problem since Mary sees it as similar to the swings on the playground. 

 

Practicing her diapering skills. I plan to delegate as much a possible :-).

 

Mary even liked assembling the changing table from IKEA. She may be the first person to feel this way.

New phone pics

 

Thank goodness for rain suits.

 

Some pedicure fun. Mary loves to help :-).

 

"Let's just lie down right here."

 

"Do you want to take a picture of this, Mama?"

Reading with Afi

 

She really likes her new book about being a big sister :-).

A windy but sunny day

 

"Cheese!"

 

"Playing" Jingle Bells on the sculpture. 

 

Sonja's walking isn't quite all-terrain yet, but she was a good sport. 

Some recent photos

 

"I'm making a boy, Mama."

 

We visited Pabbi's office and Mary got to try out his desk.

 

Half the fun of baking is licking the mixer at the end.

 

Finally appreciating the tire swing.

 

Soccer by the ocean.

Rainy day outing

 

Safety first, even with bubbles.

 

Trying out the big kid wall.

 

Snack time, of course.

Play ground pics

Here are some outdoor pictures from the last few days.

 

We found a new playground near our house -- jackpot!

 

I don't remember what Mary and Pabbi were doing here. Hopping maybe?

 

Riding through the huge puddle Pabbi made while washing the car.

 

Then splashing. Her sneaker are already dirty so I decided a little water was OK. Thank goodness they are machine-washable! 

 

Being a monkey.

 

I believe she was trying for a pull up, like Pabbi.

 

Mary protested taking off her sneakers when we got home by lying on the floor. After 5+ minutes Bjossi and I were discussing her dedication. Then we realized she'd fallen asleep :-).

Sick day (sort of)

Mary had a mild ear infection on Monday so she stayed home from school on Tuesday. Luckily she seemed to be feeling fine.

 

Water in the slide meant no sliding, but it ended up providing unexpected entertainment. 

 

Moving water with a shovel is not the most effective, but that didn't deter Mary.

 

Some afternoon soccer.

 

Goooooaaaaal!

 

Our homemade bubble mixture was a big disappointment.

 

Mary decided to "paint" with it instead.

Concert

We went to a free Of Monsters and Men concert with Anna, Einar, and Sonja tonight.  

Mary and Sonja like to hold hands, whatever it takes.

 

Mary made herself comfortable between Anna and Einar.

  

Tackling Mary.

 

"The gate is locked!" I guess Sonja thought she could take Mary down.

 

Helping Sonja walk.

 

Mary thought it was time to turn, but Sonja disagreed.

 

 Pabbi is still good at throwing Mary, although he can't get her as high as he used to.

 

As soon as Of Monsters and Men took the stage Mary decided it was time to sleep.