Bad news is, we start holidays next week...so we had two weeks of good routine...then two weeks of holidays...and then MONTHS of getting back on track again. :p
But I enjoyed it while it lasted.
Next week Phil has a bunch of days off, and hopes to work from home one of the days, and for the rest is home. Then off to see the the grandparents!! Maybe all this good behaviour is just anticipation of the holiday coming up. ;)
Melanie likes to pose while holding Jennifer. After all, didn't Jennifer come so that they could both look cute together?
Matthew does not like to be left out. But he likes a more active, and less cutesy type of pose.
Jennifer, however, is less comfortable with this approach.
And she is decidedly unhappy when held by her closest-in-age sibling. She does this most times I let Daniel have his "turn".
Daniel is getting moody when it comes to the camera. He now knows what it's about, so he is a bit embarrassed.
But after chasing him down, he will sometimes reward me with a very cute smile.
Nathan is also quite aware of the camera, and puts on a bit more drama to please me.
"Mommy teddy?"
Isn't nice when people share with you? My hands might be full already with Jennifer, a book, or tea...but we'll just have to find a niche for special gifts...after all, with Daniel, they only need to be accepted and enjoyed momentarily before it doesn't matter anymore(usually).
It is very difficult to get Matthew in a serious mood on camera,
I only get success now when he's so preoccupied that he hasn't seen it.
Jennifer is always ready to pose.
And she is never silly.
Because of all the enthusiasm and helpfulness, I have turned into a candy distributor. Probably it being that time of year helps me in my generous mood. It goes against my upbringing and nature...but I suspect this change won't last long.
The kids, naturally, are thrilled with any candy gifts, especially when spontaneously given.
It adds to their enthusiasm, and here they are marching through the house...just because!
"Can I have some sugar too?"
