Still Lounging

Aidan was still laying low on Friday (i.e., activities centered on electronica). Here he is with his DS.

Pneumonia

Aidan felt pretty punky on the 13th. By mid-day his fever was back, and he was rolling around on the floor moaning. I asked him if he'd like to go see the doctor. He said, "Yes." Turns out he had pneumonia. Though he stayed home for the rest of the week, it didn't keep him down for long. Amy took this video on Thursday night (14th).

Periods of Grumpy Mixed with Fun

Aidan has a cold which has kept him home from school the past two days. He's definitely sick (wouldn't pass the heath inspection at school), but not so much so that he hasn't been able to maneuver some big fun at home. Today he spent a good while on Wii Sport and Outdoor Life Active Challenge. Of course, he then spiked a fever and spent the next 4 hours horizontal. But he was up and at 'em by the time Amy arrived. Since his new air hockey table came in the mail today (thanks Vanida and Bob), he and Amy demonstrated some superior teamwork and put it together. (See picture.) They did get to test out the table when they were done or, in Aidan's case, while "they" were working on it. Two thumbs up!

The Weekend

Friday ended up being a snow day - two hours late for a half-day, so why go in? Never mind that we only had an inch of snow... Aidan and I made the most of it - he woke up ahead of me and had an elaborate track well underway by the time I got up. We spent the rest of the morning working on the railway, built another level on the K'nex roller coaster we're building, visited Playmobil world and so on. Aidan never changed out of his PJ's all day.

Saturday morning was much of the same (still in PJ's). Mid-day we left for Alexandria, VA where we had an enchanting evening with Amy, Lael, Ray, Tessa and Emily Joy. Check out our dance videos!

We left Amy's and headed for Vanida's and Bob's where we spent Saturday night. Aidan fell asleep on route - sorry Bob! We did make up for it on Sunday with big fun, leisurely style. We started the day off with Up (the movie). After that we make train out of the clay Amy had given Aidan. Tong joined in too (he's responsible for the cobra). Then Aidan, Vanida and Bob rode in a train of their own. Glasses required.

January 2 and 3

Another leisurely morning in Philly, and then we were off to see Harold and the Purple Crayon. After that, Aidan and I headed home to meet Ali, Lizzie, Chris, Em, Nini and Pops for dinner. We went to Aidan's all-time favorite restaurant, Giordano's!

The next day, we had a great time painting pottery at The Painted Plate. Good suggestion Ali and Lizzie!

New Years Day

We enjoyed New Year's Day leisurely building a gingerbread train and playing in Three Bears Park. See if you can spot Wallace, Gromit and Feathers McGraw in the train.

Getting Caught Up

We spent New Year's Eve in Philly with Jo, Carole, Ruby, Jasmine and Sophie (unfortunately Sophie declined to be photographed). We had a pleasant, quiet evening and then fell asleep watching the Penn's Landing fireworks.