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Today started with Zoe jumping out of her crib and scaring the crap out of everyone. All week she has been pretty cranky and throwing tantrums leading up bedtime. As a result, she has tried crawling out of her crib as I'm putting them to bed at night. Each night I've explained how she will get a big boo-boo if she does that, and she responds by insisting that it would only be a little boo-boo. When I heard the clunk and crying I ran in and found her standing up, really scared but okay, She's got a red mark on her cheek and I won't be surprised if it turns into a bruise. She's only crawled out of her crib one other time - last summer I think. None of us are ready for toddler beds, so I'm hoping she scared herself enough to not do it again!

Today we had gorgeous weather so we headed over to Cambridge for a playdate with Iris and Peter and Timery and Jason. Peter and Jason are close in age (~almost 2 years) and they will both be big brothers within a week of each other (in May). There is a huge park across the street from Iris' house so we spent most of the morning outside.

Today the trees were in bloom.


Today the kids enjoyed lots of exercise, fresh air and sunshine.


Today Silas used a big boy swing for the first time!!! [sniff, sniff]


Today all the kids had fun on the basketball court,


 And playing with sticks,


And drainage grates.


Today we ate lunch with our friends.


Today was a perfect spring day.

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