of the kids enjoying their new back yard. 

I had to stop giggling and discuss with her how to talk to her brother when she is upset, but the foot stomping was priceless!

Getting our 3 year old son to consume certain foods is always a bit of a battle.  These battles often pertain to drinking water.  Ian has decided that any liquid that isn't milk-based is beneath him, and he will certainly not drink any water that has come from a tap, i.e. the kitchen faucet.  As usual, at every meal I give the kids a small glass of water to drink, and the water may have come from our faucet, depending on whether or not I have remembered to refill our Brita.  This morning I asked Ian to drink his water; his reply was, "Water's for ducks, Mom."

Enough said, I guess.