I was mother of the year for about half an hour this morning and I'd like to share my triumph with you, internet world.

After putting the baby down for her morning map, Eli and I cleaned the bathroom (one of his favorite activities). Then I moved his kid table into the bathroom and put a giant dollop of shaving cream in the middle of the table. He was in heaven playing with it and I had half an hour to myself to shower.

Bliss!

Linden (recently dubbed "Moon Pie" for all of her deliciousness) did not get to play in the snow. She liked watching it fall, though! And good heavens, friends, she is pulling up on everything. She is even able to keep herself upright for a few moments without hanging on to anything. Walking is next and we are so doomed!

I'm a little late in posting these since our snow day was a few weeks ago. The truth is, I really hate snow. A lot. I had plenty of it in the few years we lived in New Haven and I'd be happy as a clam if I never encountered it again. Ick. But even I will admit that this was a fun snow day. The park near our house was absolutely gorgeous. Eli, Arthur and Anna and I were among the first people to come sledding (on a cafeteria tray, of course) so when we arrived, it was still pristine and quiet. By the time we left, 45 min later, it was full of happy sledders and snow-people. Eli had the best ride home, wrapped in a waterproof blanket bundled into the wagon eating a chunk of snow (his choice, I thought it was weird!). Who needs a one-horse open sleigh when you have a one-mommy open wagon?