Benny's new word is graham cracker! He's currently (right now, actually) enjoying ripping off his clothes (taking cue from his big brother, who is also currently de-robing) and really likes chewing on his socks... O.o His favorite song is a song about dump trucks, and he can get his groove on like none other.
Michael's school is getting geared up for a Christmas program, sort of an impromptu one, so he's been learning some new songs at school - his favorite is the Little Drummer Boy, but he also really likes to sing "We Will Rock You" and has been quoting He-Man's power speech all week.
My folks were here a few days ago and they helped the boys decorate our Christmas tree - our first one in several years and the boys' first Christmas tree ever.
Benny's first time hanging an ornament!
Checkin' out his work...
(Bampa's right there to catch this brave little boy)
The All Finished Congratulatory Head Rub
All done!
Bath time beckons...mostly because I have 2 naked little boys running around and I might as well take advantage of the opportunity!
Thanks Marmie for taking pics of the occasion!
It taking FOREVER to get the boys to go to sleep sometimes,
changing diapers,
snuggle time,
when the "crabcake" days are easy to fix,
Michael saying "much (he has much boots, etc)" when he means a lot,
and the way he says "hoptopterrrr,"
one or both of the boys ALWAYS moving at the precise moment the shutter closes on my camera!!!
Ben wanting MORE food when he's already eaten everything on his tray and I haven't eaten yet at all,
story time,
bath time,
playing outside - even when it's ridiculously cold out and our noses are frozen,
Michael getting excited at the prospect of a cup of hot cocoa or pumpkin egg nog like it's the biggest treat in the world,
Ben laughing at EVERYTHING his big brother does,
toys E.VER.Y.WHERE,
witnessing the look on their faces
when they see or
discover something for
the very first time,
them believing with their whole beings that they have super powers,
SO much more that I can't even think of right now...
...
The lyrics to the song "You're Gonna Miss This" really hit home, and my heart just aches knowing that someday is coming: someday when the boys will want their own space, when they're running around doing their own thing for school or whatever, when they've gone off to wherever life takes them, and it just makes me tear up - because I'm truly gonna miss this...all the hustle and bustle of keeping up with these two little firecrackers. So I'm trying really hard to enjoy EVERY moment I have with these beautiful boys, because someday is coming...and I'll never be ready, BUT I can love them and enjoy them with all that I have, right now.
Benny is saying "hi", "apple"("ap, ap"), "no" (VERRRRY funny...), and has started singing! He likes Old McDonald and sings "E Igleegolo".
He also discovered he can climb the stairs. o.O
Michael's currently obsessed with pancakes, "po'kin milk" (pumpkin egg nog), whether or not it's dark outside, and he loves it when we're driving on the bridge.
They're both really enjoying being outside and when it snows they like playing in it. Well, Michael gets excited, Ben's still trying to figure it out.
Michael's ready to go with his shield!
You can't see it falling, but it's snowing out here...
I never would have thought that the preschool I work at would have a picture day, but they do!
Here are my two little guys on their first picture day ever...
Ben took his seat like a seasoned pro. Michael, on the other hand, (who usually hams it up pretty good for the camera at home) would NOT let this lady take his photo. So we played tackle and tickle and every time he'd stand up to "get Mommy", the photographer would take his photo. Not her first rodeo.
Needless to say, I think I have two of the cutest boys in history...darn it, they're good lookin! Here's hoping we raise them up to be as sweet and respectful.
Nope - it's not the beginning of a joke. My guys all dressed up as superheroes this year for Halloween, I dressed as Kaylee, and our friend's little girl dressed up as Rapunzel.
Gettin' ready to head out...Capt & Rapunzel are rarin' to go!
Here's my Kaylee outfit...shiny!
Here's Capt - ready for action!
My folks grew some pumpkins for the boys - look at the meat on that sucker!
Carving with Daddy
Finished!
Here's the big guy WITH his "po'kin"
My guys...
Hulkin' out with Bampa
Luh dat belleh
We had a pretty good night with a little trick-or-treating (kept it low-key), some homemade chili, and just welcoming people up to the house for some candy and coloring books.
Highlight (besides the obvious visitors - my folks and my best good friends): At one point while handing out goodies, Michael met his "twin" - another Captain America...as they were leaving I told the kids they all looked amazing, and Michael joined in with "you guys look amazing! YOU GUYS LOOK AMAZING! *I* LOOK AMAZING!!!" as he stuck out his belly and muscle-posed on the front porch.
He immediately follows this with, "WHERE'S MY SUPERSUIT???" We do the entire conversation. It's magical. So often in my family, especially while growing up, conversations consisted wholly or mostly of movie quotes. It's funny to see that a trait like that has been inherited. He's also really into pancakes right now, and would eat them for every meal if he could. His new favorite thing to watch is "Mountain Troll" (that's what he calls it) - and will sing along like a pro...
Ben has been eating anything he can get his little hands on. He's also enjoying cruising. (Sounds like a teenager already...) Still army-crawling wherever he REALLY needs to go, but he sure gets there fast! The ugly: he's been refusing his afternoon nap. Isn't it a little early to go to one nap??? o.O
