Planting day

I am not the one in the family with a green thumb. That is why I have two little planter boxes out in the front that I plant flowers in. They last about 5-6 months and then I plant new ones. Today was planting day. The girls and I went to Home Depot and this time I at least read the tag that indicates the type of lighting best for the plant. We made it home with all our flowers, except for one that Anika grabbed on the way to the car. The girls had fun digging in the soil, climbing in the flower beds, playing with worms. I love the spring, I love the weather, and I love all the new growth!

Right now as I write this, Anika is napping and Caylin is playing outside in her little pool with her duck...which is a shammy...named Kaia and she's feeding is fake cheese. Oh she makes me laugh!

Other updates:

Anika is now 16 months old and super busy. I never had to childproof my house other than a few outlets covered, cabinet locks, and gates here and there, but with Anika everyday I discover something else that needs to be moved or locked. She is very fiesty and scowls when she is told no, sometimes she tantrums. She loves cars, dancing, running, climbing, and babies (although not as much as Caylin did). Anika's tempermant reminds me more of Aiana's when she was little. She's talking a lot more and trying to copy what she hears. She is still a great sleeper, and she is getting better with eating...just not too adventerous with her food choices.

Aiana is getting ready for an overnight with her small group. They are heading up to Calvary Chapel for a conference called Planet Wisdom. I'm excited to see how God will show up for her this weekend! She also had fun during spirit week. One of the days was super hero day and Aiana couldnt find an outfit so she made one up with leggings, shorts, a t-shirt, and a sarong for a cape. She taped a sign on her front that said "? hero". I love her outgoing spirit. She does have her down days and can't understand why she feels down, but I told her that unfortunately that was just part of becoming a woman and that I have those days too!