While We Wait

Hamilton and I have been having some fun while we wait for #2's debut. Chicago in the winter with a toddler presents some challenges, for sure...but we've been trying to find ways to get those little legs tired without freezing. The Children's Museum has helped (and it's a few blocks from the doctor's office and a single bus ride from our house--bonus!).

Here he is at the building station. He takes the hard hat requirement very seriously (you can't see this, but he insisted that I wear one as well).

This is currently his favorite station (and I love that it minimizes my cleanup effort). He could seriously paint the entire time and be completely content. He also doesn't seem to mind the paint on his head or clothing. Shortly after these pictures were taken, he leaned forward to reload his brush and added a little color to his forehead as he leaned against the glass.

The museum has an indoor "ice" rink (linoleum with pledge). Hamilton was quite impressed with the speed of these kindergartners, and was happy to be spinning in place amongst them.


We didn't make it out Monday of this week, but Hamilton found plenty to do anyway. He discovered the joy of stirring. Here he is stirring some pancake batter.


...and here I am in the only "belly picture" I've taken this pregnancy (only took one during Hamilton's, as well...so no first-born preference there). This was right as I hit 8 months. Notice little dude in the background in his chair at the table. He really loves being a big boy. We are excited to see him as a big brother!