herding cats...

Getting more than three two year olds to do anything together is like hearding cats. So, when CJ's teachers at his school told me his class was going to be in the Christmas program, I was shocked. Here's all of them...

They only have music on Monday's, so his music teacher and his two classroom teachers did a great job getting them ready. What's even more impressive is that only 11 kiddos are there on a given day, so I don't know how they got them to stand there for two songs, ring their bells and sing all together.

CJ did great. They sang Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. During Jingle Bells, he just sang, "Jingle Bells. Jingle Bells. All de Way." Over and over. It was hilarious. But he did a great job of shaking his bells and singing. He was pretty proud of himself.

We attempted to get a good family picture with Scott in his uniform, but this was the best we could do. It was 1:15 by this time. We were all hungry, the boys were tired, and there were kids and parents everywhere. Not bad considering, but it's not as great as I was hoping. :)

I've been really impressed with CJ's school. They are so sweet and he loves going. This year he's only going two days a week, but I think he would go every day if I would let him!

whatever works...

If you've ever met Will, or read this blog, you know Will is hands down the happiest baby ever. Friends say it. Neighbors say it. His teachers at church say it. Strangers in the grocery store say it.

Sooooo, when he gets upset, I confess I don't really know what to do. CJ was a little (maybe a lot) cranky, and I could calm him down easily. But when Will gets upset, I feel incompetent. The other day he woke up too early from his nap and was inconsolable. All I could come up with was to stick this bowl to his head to distract him. He thought it was hilarious. I felt like a horrible mom, but he loved it...

And when it would fall off, he would try to put it back on...

They are also really good for chewing on...

CJ, unwilling to be left out of the fun, also wanted a bowl stuck to his head...

And when it would fall off, he would say, "Peas put it back up dere mommy," with this sweet smile. How could I say no?

perfect fall day...

It had been wayyy too long since these two have seen each other. Anna Grace's mama and I purposefully put these two in different schools so they would get a little time apart. The downside though has been that the only day they both have off school is Fridays, and with all the traveling we have been doing, we have missed our sweet friends. 

We went the Farmhouse to celebrate Ezra turning one (don't talk to much about that though because it means Will is almost one too, and that's not ok with me), and had lots of fun on a perfect fall day. CJ got to run around and be crazy, there was pumpkin painting, games with candy, and lots of good conversation.

CJ requested to eat his cupcake here. He said, "My want eat up dere all by myself."

I don't think he would have let anyone else up there except one special little girl. And he even shared his cupcake with her.

Will wanted to get down soooo bad, but the ground was too cold and damp for him to crawl around on. He was a trooper, and I think he had fun too...

EAT...

This guy may only be in the 4th percentile for weight, but man can he eat. A lot of days, he out eats CJ and me combined! Yesterday morning, he ate half my eggs, a container of yogurt, half my toast with nutella, and still wanted more. CJ was done so he ate all his eggs and his half slice of nutella toast. Think he was done? nope. Then he ate about a 1/2 cup full of grapes. And this was also after he already had a bottle! He was a happy (and finally full) boy...

pick up poop...

Oh my great goodness, I can't believe I forgot to post these this summer. 

Granddad and Grandpa Dick were here for Thanksgiving and were more than happy to play outside with the boys. CJ diligently ran around the yard pointing out all of Connor's poop for them. And that made us remember to tell them this story...

When Scott mows the grass, CJ is a great helper. Before they start, they always pick up the dog poop. CJ holds the bag, Scott dons a super thick rubber glove, and they are a great team. One day, Scott asked CJ what they needed to do before they mowed. CJ said, "Pick up poop." He ran to the back yard, and Scott went to get a bag and his glove from the garage. When Scott got to the backyard, here's what he found. He was laughing so hard I heard him inside over the shower...

CJ was so proud he did it all by himself. 

teamwork...

CJ steers for Will and Will provides the power. Not a bad arrangement. :)