The Skarin Family Blog

When I was three I told my parents that I had a “three year old noodle (brain)” and “helping hands”…I guess that was my way of telling them that I was a big girl who could do things on my own.  Evan has been saying things like “I think I’m ready for that (insert big boy toy/activity/anything here) now” and...

Dear Logan, You are 9 months old today!  You are sharing this big day with your brother who turned 3 today!  It seems like just yesterday that we were meeting you both for the first time and now so much time has passed.  You are already such great friends and I cannot wait to continue watching that special bond grow....

Today when Logan woke up from his nap, Evan and I went up to his room to get him up, as we always do.  But today I picked Evan up and had him give Logan kisses while Logan was still lying in his crib.  Then I dropped (gently placed actually) Evan in the crib with Logan.  The boys had fun...

The weather has been beautiful this month which is especially nice seeing as we had a winter that seemed as if it was never going to end and we spent then end of March in Florida.  To come home to a cool, damp April would have been terrible!  We have been spending as much time as possible outside but we...

Evan has been using the potty since Saturday and has had very few accidents.  He has been wearing big boy undies all day, everyday with the exception of nap time and bed time.  Today while he was on the toilet, we had a classic conversation. Evan to me while pooping: I only have little poops, Mom.  Not big poops.  I'm...

After a bit of a delay in returning home so that they could stay and enjoy their new place for a little while, Papa and Gramma are home!!  They just arrived last night and we already went to visit today after music class.  We are supposed to go to NJ this weekend so we won’t be able to spend time...

Today we celebrated the birthday of yet another 3 year-old boy.  We seem to know quite a few of those!  It was Adam’s party, a bit belated due to major construction that was on-going at Carl and Hannah’s house.  It was great to see friends that we don’t see very often and to see the transformation of their home.  I...

Well today was Logan’s first trip to Roger Williams Park Zoo.  It wasn’t nearly as well documented as Evan’s first trip but it is tough to juggle two little boys on one of the first hot, summery days of the year when you go to the zoo during school vacation week!  What was I thinking?!?!  We met Auntie Karin, Sean and...

Gramma taught Logan to play “kiss the baby” while we were in Florida.  Since returning home, he has been playing in every mirror he sees.  He especially likes the one on his exersaucer! Admiring the baby Giving the baby kisses Logan has also been trying out all sorts of fun noises, sounds and other various mouth silliness.  Here are a...

Today we had a play date with the Wheeler’s.  Over the last year, Michelle and I have watched Evan and Dylan learn how to play together.  Today, it finally all came together!  They had a great time exploring outside and using their imaginations.  I didn’t take out my camera to capture some truly sweet moments but this is how I...