Play Time!

We have been doing lots of playing this week. Grace had a playdate with her friend Marinda (one of a set of triplets - the others are boys) on Wednesday. They had a blast playing dress-up, playing with trains, riding the spring-horse Peppe, eating Mac'n'Cheese and watching a video (why do they want to watch videos when they have a friend over?) Here is a picture of them eating their Mac'n'cheese as a firefighter and a pirate.
We also finished converting our den/office/guestroom into a play/music/guestroom. We added a hide-a-bed, took out the bed and computer, and added the digital piano. We also were lucky to find a reasonably priced used train table in sparkling condition to polish off the room. (would have been a Christmas present, but we want the trains off the floor NOW!!) The room is the best one in the house - nicely carpeted with built in book cases and entertainment center, with lots of big sunny windows and a great view of the river. I decided it would be the best place for the kids to play and for Harriet to learn how to crawl and scoot around and eventually, to walk (hardwood everywhere else on the main floor.) I am super super excited about it for the kids. David is super super excited to have the trains gone from the living room. Grace and Hattie just like having their own designated "digs."
Now that we have a lap top too, I can just sit on the couch in the playroom and work while they play - very nice! It feels good to get something in order that has been a non-funtioning mess.

On to playing...