In other news (although along the same lines), Lauren is really on a roll when it comes to repeating more stuff that I'm saying. The other day Colt threw an apple on the floor. Lauren's response, "serious Colt?" I usually say, "seriously Colt", but you get the idea. In addition, she is now repeating (or I guess, actually taking over) the "rules" when we go somewhere with the whole crew (meaning my three kids and Colt). As we drive I usually am reminding everyone of the rules, which include no running, hold hands, and a few other select rules depending on where we're going. Well, now the minute I tell her where we are headed to, she buckles up, and then starts right in with . . . "now, when we get there (insert rules here), and be a good listener." So that pretty much takes care of my job. Clearly she is going to be one good little momma when she grows up (that is assuming she only remembers and carries on the "good" stuff she hears and not the "naughty" stuff - let's not forget the "piss" incident).
Here are a few pictures from the gorgeous day yesterday. We went out three times during the day . . . a walk in the morning which was a little brisk, but not bad; to the park after lunch which was absolutely perfect - sun shining and blue skies; and then after naps which was near perfect at the beginning and got a little chilly right before we went inside for dinner - not a bad little January day in MN! If only all days could be like yesterday (clearly that isn't going to happen though because today is looking nothing like yesterday!).
