Sophilicious and Pelly Bean: Snow Storm O'Rama

The past two weeks in New England have marked some of the snowiest ones that I can remember. As a result, Mommy has had several days off from work already and perhaps may get another one this week. This has meant that Mommy has continued to see Penny's progress as she has now mastered rolling back and forth between her back and either one of her sides. She uses this new movement to navigate her way around her playmat.

From 2011-1-23

on her playmat

From 2011-1-23

playing on a snow day
This week has also marked one where Sophie got to go to Penny's daycare the whole week since her pre-school had a delayed opening that neither Mommy nor Daddy could make, was closed for a snow day (although Mommy was home that day too), and was closed for two days because of teacher conferences. Mommy went to Sophie's teacher conference and discovered that Sophie is exactly where she ought to be, is apparently quite silly and cooperative at school, and is even very popular amongst the 3-4 year-old set.

From 2011-1-23

happy to go back to school after a snow day
In poor news, Sophie keeps suffering from "growing pains" as she has grown a ton over the past 6 months. Her newest growth spurt keeps occuring during the weekends and the poor kid often needs an ice pack for her knees. We hope this stops soon. Mommy is considering a doctor visit anyway, just to make sure it really is from growing.

Penny seems also to be suffering a bit from growing pains as she has gotten much longer these past two weeks and is thus not as comfortable when she falls asleep ontop of Mommy. Penny also has a sad rash on her tummy which Mommy hopes will go away with enough moisturizer.

From 2011-1-23

finally falling asleep on mommy after struggling all evening
Daddy came down with a 24 hour flu this week that is slowly making its way through the family. So far, Mommy has it too. We'll see who it hits next!

In better news, Sophie went to her first birthday party of the season. Her friend, Maddie, turned 4 and celebrated by having a party at the Science Discovery Museum. Sophie had lots of fun and Penny enjoyed watching from her baby bjorn! Next week marks cousin Naomi's 4th birthday party. We are sure that will be a blast too!