Reading time

She was so absorbed in her book (and in getting the pillows just right) that she didn't notice her sneaky Dad taking pictures.

And Edie thought they had nothing in common

Just like the grown ups

The Niemann girls let Sylvia play with their toy laptop, and she knew just what to do with it: Get curled up on the couch!

Is it fall? Spring? Who cares! Go outside.

Subway series

On the road to see the Niemanns this weekend, Sylvia discovered the chip rack at Subway.

Mom's shirt or super cool cape?

Yay Mommy!!

Cat games video

Cat games

Another 50-degree day? We'll take it!

Perfect fit

60+ degrees in January?

Go to the park and play in the dirt. Refer back to this moment during the next polar vortex.

It's amazing how fast they grow out of their shoes

Putting out fires

Caption me

They're putting painters tape on the globe at random.

Nighttime journaling

A healthy bedtime habit, except for all the ink that gets on the blankets and pillows.

The community center doesn't even KNOW how fun it is

Indoor playground? Swimming pool slide? They got nothin' on how fun the lockers are.

Home Depot ninja

You want some pasta?

Last week I was complaining that she never wants to eat. Now I can't keep the spaghetti sauce out of the living room, or the camera in focus on this speedy little eater.

Shoes!

Dad sat down to put on his shoes. Sylvia said, "Shoes!" and went to get one of her sneakers. Then she sat down next to him and tried to put it on. I love that she's balancing herself with one little hand on his leg.

It gets better! Wait - no, it doesn't.

Me, after Sylvia and Kateri tied me in knots with requests and reversals: "I don't think I'm going to survive toddler logic."

Matt: "Oh, you'll survive it. Then you'll long for it when they're using teenager logic."

Smiling in her sleep