Brave

I got brave this week and took down the baby gates in our house (on a trial basis). For the last few months the boys have been quarantined to the living room when downstairs and their bedroom when upstairs. And I'm pleased to say that so far no one has fallen down the stairs or ingested anything they shouldn't. In fact, the boys have been absolutely ecstatic about their new found freedom. They love to follow me all over the house, empty the cupboard with the pots and pans, and just generally be adorable. I thought this picture just summed it up so well. Their perfect world: getting to play on the stairs with mom's kitchen utensils (never mind that they have their own, mine are clearly superior :))



We're loving our new "open floor plan." Hurray for growing up!