Spring

We were able to get out and do some yard work today. Ok, we did a lot of yard work today. Being boys, we helped take one step back with every two steps mommy and daddy made forward.
We were having so much fun neither one of us wanted to take nap. But an hour of playing later...

And after a day in the dirt? Bath time :) Yes, that's a shiner. Kai fell off a little slide and smacked his nose on the deck.

(These pictures were not all taken today, just the first one, but told a great story of our day. They all took place this past week though.)

When the Cat's Away, the Mice will Play

We get in to all kinds of trouble when Mommy is at work. We're loving our quality time with Daddy!

More to remember

It's fun watching the kids as they are beginning to interact more together. We're noticing more and more differences between the two...

1. Kai is fascinated with electrical outlets. Kadyn was never interested. Kai on the other hand is ALWAYS trying to stick something in them. Whenever we can't hear Kai we know where to find him.

2. Kadyn has very long legs. Kai has very short legs, but a longer torso.

3. Kai is a great player. He will fly a plane around the house or drive his cars along the ground. Kadyn is just now starting to do more of that.

4. Kai is much more sensitive.

5. Kai loves sleep. He sleeps from 8 - 8+ and then takes a 2-3 hr nap. Kadyn sleeps from 8 - 6:30 and doesn't nap.


We're also noticing more similarities...

1. They both have their gorgeous blue eyes and long eye lashes.

2. They both LOVE to be outside...no matter the weather.

3. They are both happy kids.

4. They are both oh so loud.

5. Kai has discovered climbing...something his brother loves. We're now finding him trying to climb up the bunk bed ladder (ugh) and attempting to climb on everything at the park.

6. They love sharing a room.

7. They can both be very shy upon first introduction. Maybe coy is a better word.


Some things unique to their ages:

1. Kai is in the "uh-oh" stage. We remember clearly his brother going through this; everything is an "uh-oh." However, as I've mentioned before, Kai also loves to "name" who an item belongs to. He'll walk around the house pointing to things...e.g. "mama" while pointing at my coat.

2. Kadyn had his first imaginary friend today. It's a pet mouse named "mousey." It lived in the chair in our living room until Kadyn took it upon himself to create a real home for it out of a kleenex box.

3. Kadyn doesn't take naps anymore. He does have quiet time though.

4. Kai's words (other than uh-oh)
Bo Bo -- Boulder
Ma -- More
Mama -- Mama; he's also started using Mom :(
Dada -- Dada
Ga Ga -- Grammy
Nana -- Nana
Papa -- Papa
Ba Da -- Brother
Uh -- Up
Ba -- Ball
Wow -- Wow
Mmmm -- Yum
uh uh -- (said with the "no" connotation) VERY good at this one
And the default word...Ba ba -- (these each have slightly different fluctuations and always a finger point to go with it so we can usually decipher what he's saying) Drink, banana, balloon...pretty much everything else.

5. Kai is a really good pointer to get what he wants.

6. Kadyn insists that he doesn't want any more siblings "we already have mommy, daddy, kadyn, kai, and boulder...that's too many already."

7. Kadyn is obsessed with rocks; Kai with balls. I hope they find something else entertaining because a Rock/Ball themed birthday party might be pretty boring. ;)

Easter

It goes to show how busy I've been since I'm just now getting around to posting pics from Easter (4/4/10)

Things I want to remember

This is mostly for mommy's memory 'cause I doubt too many other people would be interested...

Kadyn...

Kadyn asked to pray by himself tonight. I always ask him if he wants a turn, or if he wants to lead the prayers, but usually he says no. Tonight, he decided that he would...for the first time! (At least it was the first for me). Warmed my heart in it's simplicity. Here's his prayer:

"Dear God. I pray for Boulder. Dear God. I pray for Kai. Dear God. I pray for Moms. Dear God. I pray for Dad. Dear God. I pray for Aunt Chelsea. Dear God. I pray for Baby Isak. Dear God. I pray for Grammy and Pops. Dear God. I pray for Nana and Papa. Dear God. I pray for Aunt TT and Uncle Jesse. And I pray for Aunt TT and the baby. Dear God. I pray for Grandpa. Dear God. I pray for Uncle Anders. Dear God. I pray for Uncle Drew....Mommy, now what do I say? Oh wait, wait! Dear God. I pray for Gracie. Oh yea, Amen."


Kai...

I decided tonight that I wanted to pick Kai up and rock him while I sang him his good night song. I don't know why. I just did. However, while I was singing to him he started to "sing" with me. Oh so cute. It sounded more like humming, but he kept getting louder and louder. I couldn't help but giggle while I was singing which he thought was great, prompting louder singing. Love him.

Kai has also started to take interest in the potty. No, he hasn't gone on it, but he is always wanting to sit on it. Probably just a passing thing, but cute all the same. And he's been naming everything. He'll point to something and say "Mama" or "Dada" or "Bobo (Boulder)", etc. depending on who it belongs to.
**POTTY UPDATE--tonight, 4/6, he went pee pee in the potty. I gave him a jelly bean, which prompted another pee pee in the potty :) We won't be giving up diapers any time soon, but it was still exciting!**

Both boys have been mimicking each other to no end the last few days. Whatever one is doing, the other wants to do too. I continue to pray they will be the best of friends.

Herding cats

Trying to get three kids under 3 1/2 to look at the camera at the same time...never mind smile for the camera has been referred to as herding cats.


At least two of us are looking at the same spot...only problem is, it's because cousin Isak is crying.


No smiles, but at least we're all looking...
sort of.

We were so excited to meet our cousin Isak. We even went with Daddy to Fred Meyer to pick out a special gift to give him. It's been great teaching him all about being big.

Preschool

This past week I started preschool. I go on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a few hours. I've been very excited to meet some new friends and Kai loves to have quality one-on-one time while I'm gone.
At first, I wasn't so sure about my new teacher.

I even had to give a fake smile.

But mom and dad knew I'd be okay once I gave my "I'm going to try my hardest not to smile" face. And sure enough, I love preschool.

We were very excited to find a preschool that not only had an opening (someone moved out of town) but are also all too familiar with the nut allergies and epi pens. Praise GOD!