Help?!!

While Logan is starting to really put sounds together to form words (tonight's word of choice was "book peez"), Colin on the other hand has never had any problem verbalizing (and re-verbalizing over and over and over..) what he wants, needs, demands. I typically try to use my blog as a way to communicate to family and friends near and far, life's funny stories, events and happenings. However, this post I must admit might be a bit of a mama's rant...

OK WHEN DO THE TERRIBLE 3's GO AWAY?? Not that Colin is terrible in any way really, but boy is he a handful. He is a very spirited and willful child who talks and talks and talks and defies, and insists, and negotiates, and talks some more. He is exhausting and wonderful and vibrant. But holy crap did I mention he exhausts me? I really thought we had turned a corner with more sweet moments where he was listening (the biggest obstacle we have faced in the 3's), and then poof: a day comes where he literally wakes up in melt down mode and goes to bed with the same spicy way about him.

Yes, I am glad he communicates. Yes, I'm glad he is strong willed. And yes, I'm glad he is thoughtful and takes his time- (even when that means literally 45 minutes to eat his breakfast all the while chattering and negotiating away about every aspect of his day). But seriously, I need reassurance that 4's are easier... PLEASE!!

Ok, I am done now. :)

20 Months

Happy 20 months (yesterday) to my sweet boy, Logan! This past month may mark one with the most changes in the verbal category to date! Our sweet love has begun talking SO much more and it seems every day he adds 1 or 2 words to his vocabulary! This past couple weeks, he has begun saying "Ehmo" (Elmo), "Ah-ker" (Oscar as in the grouch), baby, happy, ow-sye (outside), ow (when he falls), cheese, peez, wahhh, tooo, teee (counting) and more. It is SO very much fun to see him try and then succeed putting these sounds together. He gets so excited, and of course we are so proud of our babe! Our handsome punkin is growing so quickly, and I am reminding myself to savor every moment - even the times every so often when he wakes in the night. Typically all he needs is a little hug or back rub and he goes right back to sleep, and I really don't mind. Looking in on my sleeping baby gives me an overwhelming love, and allows me to soak up his sweetness in pure silence. Love these moments!! And love my big 20 month old more than words!!

All you need is LOVE!

One of the best songs ever, and how the message is oh so true!

Love becomes so much stronger, so much clearer, so much MORE with these 3 guys in my life. Today (and everyday!), I am feeling very FULL of love for these blessings:

Family update

I have been a bit bad about posting lately and I know that part of this is because my "good" camera has been in the shop having a faulty flash repaired. I'm so eager to get it back so we can resume the joy of taking beautiful pictures to document the lives of our littles :)

This past weekend we had a fabulous family get together. Logan was able to finally meet his Auntie Melissa, and Colin loved seeing her. In fact, so much that he guilted her into a sleep over :) Ah, Mr. negotiator is quite amazing in his skills!! The weekend was topped with a cousin sleepover which the kids totally enjoyed. What fun!

As for changes on the kid front, we pulled the plug (no pun intended - ha!)on Logan's pacifier. I woke up this morning and thought - hmm, today is the day. Poor Lo Lo's isn't loving me right now, but I think it's best before he REALLY gets to be dependent. He does love his Paci, but I worry about his little teeth as well as the attachement, so no time like the present. So bring on the newest chapter of sleep training...!