Fingerprint me, please

I thought today was supposed to be cold and cloudy, but was pleasantly surprised to see the sun peak through our windows at (a depressingly early) 6:45 am. Yesterday afternoon, Lilly, Josiah and I met several friends of ours (and their kids) at Jelly Bean Jungle. A local indoor play place, it allows the kids to roam free and explore in a fun and safe environment. Sign. Me. Up. 

We had a blast! It was great to hang out with my friends and their kids. We ordered pizza and ate it there in the little cafeteria area. Lilly and Josiah were a lot of fun to follow around. There were several times Josiah kept heading for the rest room (so he could turn on the water and play in the sink) but more than anything, he was entranced by the old piano they had. He kept freaking out over all the "bups" or buttons. Lilly was amazing to watch. For the most part she was very independent. They have a series of tubes and tunnels which she navigated through. The girls were so nice about watching out for whichever kid I wasn't hanging out with at the time. 

All three of us were utterly exhausted by the time we left. I've been putting the kids to bed at the same time (an initially daunting task for me). So far, it's been wonderful. They both snuggle on my ever expanding lap and we rock and sing until they're relaxed. I slide from the rocker to the floor, laying the more asleep one on the floor while I place the other in bed. Then it's tuck in time for the last one. 

Today the kids took a morning nap in addition to their afternoon one AND went to bed early. I am impossibly sore & fatigued from dragging them around and chasing after them yesterday. I unexpectedly fell asleep on the living room floor in the middle of the afternoon and have had a hard time bending, standing and even sitting in certain positions. I'm more than thankful for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby, but this pregnancy is so much different than last time. With limited naps or resting, most days it's hard to move at all. 

While watching a new favorite show, Raising Hope, I noticed how many fingerprints were on our TV; as I turned to the window, I saw how cloudy it was with fingerprints, and as I turned to our pictures on the wall, I was stunned to see them covered with small impressions. How is it that I've not noticed this before? There must be a sign that says, "Children, please touch me, lick me and sneeze on me." Gross.

We spent a delightful morning running around the mall and then the afternoon at a local park. It was wonderful to let the kids roam and climb around on such a beautiful fall day. 

Freaking out after finding a cool stick

He's doing the sign for "eat". My question is, when is he not hungry?

 Teaching Lilly to balance on the balance beam.

Loves to swing by himself

I love to SLIDE!

I love to CLIMB!

"Good girl!"

Chasing the kids with a giant stick