Is naptime over?

Sean's naps may be over. He has gone through phases where he may not take a nap and then resumes taking a nap again. However, as he gets closer to 4, the age when naps pretty much vanish, I am thinking that the days of afternoon naps from my oldest are out the window. Unfortunately this does not mean that we can actually go anywhere in the afternoon. We are both stuck at home while Bradley dozes from 1-4pm. Although Sean still gets "quiet time" in his room every day, I miss when both boys napped and I would get a few hours to myself. And as winter approaches, I find that I have to get creative to keep Sean happily busy indoors. We have been going to the library every few weeks to rent dvds and find new books. Once a week, Sean helps me bake cookies, brownies, etc. We color, play pirates, and do art projects. I have been getting ideas on pinterest and from other moms for activity ideas, plus buying a few toys a month to rotate into our already large selection has kept the boys very entertained. I am hoping the winter passes by quickly because nothing beats playing outside when we are cooped up at home.

 Painting

One of Sean's rare naps

Thanksgiving 2012

We went to Ann Arbor to spend time with Matt's family for Thanksgiving festivities. My parents met up with my sister and her family in Orlando while my brother celebrated with med school friends. We had a wonderful time with the Hersteins, eating a lot of food, including Matt's buttermilk pie. yum! Family picture-

Beautiful decorations by Charlene-