My One Post for June

The blog is being neglected.  And for good reason.  Our computer is dying a slow and painful death in its old age. The "You must shut down your computer now because of a problem" message comes on daily. And it is slower than... I don't know what.  I have many photos, videos and funny stories, but fearing the computer may explode at any moment I just wanted to brave it fast enough to record a few random things...

Landon. Sweetest kid in the world. 10 and 1/2 months old. He's walking 5-7 steps at a time, dances on with the beat when music comes on, and is starting to babble more "Mammama" and "dadddddaaah" type words.  He also says "vummmmm" when playing with cars and it's.totally.adorable. He just can't wait to be big like his brother.  He is always trying to squeeze into whatever Jacob is doing.

He LOVES his binkies and enjoys going to bed with one in his mouth and one in his hand just in case.  Hey, I love those binkies too- they've provided great sleep for all.  

He still has a drippy eye and after too many eye infections the doc finally referred us to a pediatric ophthalmologist in Portland for tear duct surgery.  Hoping it happens soon! I tire of people asking what's wrong because he has a tear rolling down his cheek.  Seriously, he's one of the happiest kids I've ever known.  In fact, I feel like I can cheer Landon up most times he's upset just by singing "If You're Happy and You Know It".  He forgets all his troubles and starts beaming and trying to clap his hands.  

A special talent? He can blow a crazy spit bubble- probably because he has the biggest mouth on a baby I think I've ever seen (If you're on facebook you can check out the golfball photo to prove it.) His favorite escape is to the bathroom. So funny how these kids, as soon as they can stand, just can't get enough of the toilet paper roll! 

Jacob. 3 1/2. Such a crack-up. Now that he can hear/speak he has really come out of his shell. I find myself chuckling quite often because of the funny things he says or does.  He's a really sharp kid and brings up totally random things from what feels like ages ago. He LOVES swimming lessons (which is a relief considering last summer he wouldn't let go of me in the pool) and anything that gets him oustide these days. He is so athletic and can kick a soccer ball like a champ and hit a golf ball more accurately than any kid I've seen.  

He's really using his imagination inside more on those rainy days.  After seeing Doc McStuffins he often pulls out his doctor kit to give his toys and stuffed animals "check ups".  Speaking of his stuffed animals, we found out recently that his blue blankie bear that he sleeps with at night is a "She". "Why is Bear a SHE?" asked Stephen.  "Because she is sooo soft." Jacob replied so matter-of-factly.  Whenever we accidently refer to Bear as a HE we are promptly corrected. 

He just seems so much happier and there is a lot less drama in our house lately. With that said, he's still a stubborn little dude and I'm still reading The Explosive Child just in case. He's a perfectionist of sorts and is extremely particular about his artwork, how I cut his sandwich, or how we build the train tracks together.  He sports the bed-head most days and refuses to let me pick out clothes for him to wear. (We're lucky if we get anywhere on time!)  Oh well, I still think he's handsome with crazy hair and pj pants!  He is a fantastic big brother and plays so well with Landon.  It kinda melts my heart, actually.

Life is fun.  We just got back from an awesome UT trip full of family joy.  And we're finally enjoying the beginning of summer around here, with still a lot of rain and cooler temps.  Soon I can get moving on my Oregon Summer Bucket List.  Good times ahead (hopefully) including camping on the coast,  trip to crater lake, berry picking, and perhaps a certain move...?

Anyone still reading this?  Ok, over and out.