Jammies and Undies

Bedtime story with Daddy. Vincent just loves this book and Daniel has gotten very keen on reading lately, he didn't used to care for it much.

Our little couch potatoes are watching a very educational video on going potty. Notice the undies on Daniel. They're both straining to look around me as I take the picture, there is only one thing to look at when the tv is on.
You may have noticed the look of our blog has changed. I finally updated the template and my worst fears went unrealized as all of the previous posts are still here. In honor of our 3 years of blogging, I thought it was fitting to update the look. I think I'd like more templates to choose from if anyone knows where I can find a bigger selection, please let me know. We're also trying to figure out a better and much shorter name for the blog, so far we're drawing a blank. Maybe we should work on coming up with a name for our third son first, we haven't even started that discussion yet.

Landmark Day

No pictures of this event, but it needed an announcement to the world...Daniel went potty in the toilet for the first time yesterday! We were so excited and so proud. He's not really ready to repeat the feat but we're working on it.

Holding Hands

The boys started holding hands for prayer at mealtimes last week. It is so precious, neither George nor I close our eyes when we pray lately. We both look at Vincent and Vincent watches Daniel while he's holding his hand. Of course we are all very focused on talking to God while this is going on.

I wrote before about our struggles to keep Daniel in his own bed. For months we would be alerted to the fact that he was in Vincent's crib by the cries coming from their room. Daniel has wised up and no longer causes Vincent to cry. They've gone to sleep together three times this week. We didn't know the first time until the middle of the night when they both started crying. So the next two times we put Daniel back in his bed. I'm tempted to let them figure out how to sleep all night together, but George is against this idea. We'll see what happens. It's just too cute.

Summer

Who needs toys when 2 boxes of diapers can be so much fun. (They wear the same size)

Auntie Tracy got this chair for the boys and Vincent loves it, he's in it all the time.

Our little artist, Daniel loves to draw and paint. As I write this, he's rummaging through my office drawer for the purple pen and index cards he draws on. At least 5 times a day.


Playing in the backyard with Auntie Jess before she goes back to college.

Vincent loves tomatoes, well, he loves most edible things and at least a few things not traditionally considered edible. ex: dirt & books. He helps himself to the tomatoes in our garden.

Sometimes the tomato eating gets a little messy. But he's a huge help in the garden.
Notice the professional bubble blowing technique.

Vincent loves wheels. He rolls cars and ATVs around the house. He climbs on bikes in the yard. He dances to the music this bike makes. He takes after his dad in this regard.

Good Mornings

This is what I wake up to each morning. Two little boys in one crib. Daniel jumps into Vincent's crib almost every morning and almost every night after we tuck them in. As of yet, we have not been able to keep him from doing this. Sometimes it's extremely frustrating because he wakes Vincent up, other times is very cute, like when I walk in to find them both snuggling or smiling at me and saying "good morning".

Daniel only has a couple months left of being two. I can't believe my little guy will be three soon, so sad. He's a happy, energetic boy who likes to play with Lego's. He sleeps with his little blue doggie still, usually from about 8:30 pm to 7 or 8 am. We have not yet been successful potty training; there is a firm aversion to the toilet at this point. He loves going to the two's class at church and playing with his friends and cousins. He's also really enjoyed swimming this summer since we got him water wings. Daniel eats breakfast well, lunch so-so and dinner is usually a struggle. He weighs 30 lbs.

Vincent is 14 months old and a very busy boy. He looks around finding something to get into constantly. My easy baby has turned into a bit more challenging toddler. We're working on the obedience thing which he's improving on quickly. Vincent is communicating well these days and has quite a few words in his vocabulary including: ball, cracker, up, momma, dadda, and he's starting to say Daniel. He runs to the door every time it opens or if someone even says something like, "let's go" he runs to the frig when he wants a drink and he loves to dance. He's got crazy feet and is so happy when the music is on. He also LOVES to read or eat books. Vincent weighs 26 lbs.

Bye, Bye

If we've ever had the pleasure of your company at our house, this is what you've left behind. Daniel and Vincent both jump up and say goodbye to the exiting visitor here and watch while their company drives away. (It also helps me redirect their energies from trying to run out the door!)