Today we were looking at pinterest, and Lucas says: oh, I want that bow and arrow! You can make that for me. (which I already love bc he didn't say buy or get, but make, but that's beside the point.)
Me: No, I can't make it by myself.
Lucas: No?
Me: No, I'll need you to help me.
Lucas: Oh, I think I can. I think I can because I am a good boy and a good helper. Oh yes I am. Oh yes I can.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Aw, man! What a weekend!!
We finally did it. Elaine, Christian and Eleanor, Ben, Lucas, Elliott, and I went to exotic Sunnyvale for a thrilling one-night stay in a hotel with a POOL! It was epic.
Lucas has always been a little afraid, or should I say, terrified of the water. He doesn't like getting water in his hair, or his eyes, or his ears, or anywhere above the shoulders. But man did he ever get over that. It only took two straight days of being in the pool. By the time we left, he was jumping in from the side like a total maniac. I am so proud. Total head under water, reckless abandon fun. It was so liberating to watch him decide to love the water instead of fear it. It was supreme.
Know what was even more supreme? Him telling me that he was feeling kind of tired and would like to go to sleep in his sleeping bag at 2pm. WHAT?!?!?
Elliott of course just lumbers towards the water with no regard for his own safety and then just plops his own self in there. Reminder, keep your eye on that kid.
According to Lucas:
I loved to be jumping. I wasn't scared the first day. We had toys in the pool. There were other kids and I played with them. I loved to be in my sleeping bag. And I didn't want to go (leave). But I just wanted to stay for one more day and them come back home.
Lucas has always been a little afraid, or should I say, terrified of the water. He doesn't like getting water in his hair, or his eyes, or his ears, or anywhere above the shoulders. But man did he ever get over that. It only took two straight days of being in the pool. By the time we left, he was jumping in from the side like a total maniac. I am so proud. Total head under water, reckless abandon fun. It was so liberating to watch him decide to love the water instead of fear it. It was supreme.
Know what was even more supreme? Him telling me that he was feeling kind of tired and would like to go to sleep in his sleeping bag at 2pm. WHAT?!?!?
Elliott of course just lumbers towards the water with no regard for his own safety and then just plops his own self in there. Reminder, keep your eye on that kid.
According to Lucas:
I loved to be jumping. I wasn't scared the first day. We had toys in the pool. There were other kids and I played with them. I loved to be in my sleeping bag. And I didn't want to go (leave). But I just wanted to stay for one more day and them come back home.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Funny
We decided to have a spontaneous restaurant outing. As we pull into a spot, I say: Can you say restaurant?!?
Lucas beams from ear to ear and says: Can you say possibility?!?
Lucas beams from ear to ear and says: Can you say possibility?!?
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Gross
Lucas just licked my face.
Me: Honey, gross. I don't like that.
Lucas: That was funny?
Me: No. Where did you learn that?
Lucas: I learned it from my heart.
His heart is so busy!
Me: Honey, gross. I don't like that.
Lucas: That was funny?
Me: No. Where did you learn that?
Lucas: I learned it from my heart.
His heart is so busy!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Jelly!!!!
Oh man, I was just doing a marathon cleaning session. I look behind me, and Elliott has picked up the swiffer and was actually doing a pretty great job at it.
When I turn on the vacuum, his whole face lights up. He loves the suction on his hand, and laughs ridiculously hard when I suck up his shirt. Overall, he loves cleaning. And I love that. He also likes to sneak into the bathroom to flush the toilet.
He is coming out of his shell more and more, and I can see just how very different he and Lucas really are. Elliott thinks nothing of climbing a seemingly insurmountable chair and has no fear. At the pool, he sits on the edge and just hurls his body right on in the water, ready or not! He loves sticking things on his pointer finger and laughing super hard at it (red barbie boot, nerf arrow, apricot, carrot, whatever, seriously) and then every time, and I mean EVERY time, you can see a little lightbulb go off in his mind, and then he tries to shove it in his ear. Dude. Every. Single. Time.
Elliott adores Lucas. Everything he does is amazing. And hysterical. And it is a two-way street. Lucas is fascinated by Elliott. In the bath, Elliott will pet Lucas' head, and they both laugh like it was actually funny. I can't even get into when one of them farts in the water! Lucas washes Elliott's hair, he gently pours the water over his head and everything. It is the cutest.
Elliott is wearing 2t or 3t these days. In truth, he has worn a few 4t shirts, the pants are all 2tish. He is an incredible walker these days, and has started to make animal sounds. I'll try to record them soon and post them. What a riot. I think he'll be moving from 2 to 1 nap a day soon. I can't stand how big he is!!!!
Other big changes: Ben is leaving Whole Foods to start nursing school HOORAY to my guy! I don't often write about my guy, but let me tell you, I just love him. I love how he talks with the littles, and that he is a really involved dad. He is the best.
When I turn on the vacuum, his whole face lights up. He loves the suction on his hand, and laughs ridiculously hard when I suck up his shirt. Overall, he loves cleaning. And I love that. He also likes to sneak into the bathroom to flush the toilet.
He is coming out of his shell more and more, and I can see just how very different he and Lucas really are. Elliott thinks nothing of climbing a seemingly insurmountable chair and has no fear. At the pool, he sits on the edge and just hurls his body right on in the water, ready or not! He loves sticking things on his pointer finger and laughing super hard at it (red barbie boot, nerf arrow, apricot, carrot, whatever, seriously) and then every time, and I mean EVERY time, you can see a little lightbulb go off in his mind, and then he tries to shove it in his ear. Dude. Every. Single. Time.
Elliott adores Lucas. Everything he does is amazing. And hysterical. And it is a two-way street. Lucas is fascinated by Elliott. In the bath, Elliott will pet Lucas' head, and they both laugh like it was actually funny. I can't even get into when one of them farts in the water! Lucas washes Elliott's hair, he gently pours the water over his head and everything. It is the cutest.
Elliott is wearing 2t or 3t these days. In truth, he has worn a few 4t shirts, the pants are all 2tish. He is an incredible walker these days, and has started to make animal sounds. I'll try to record them soon and post them. What a riot. I think he'll be moving from 2 to 1 nap a day soon. I can't stand how big he is!!!!
Other big changes: Ben is leaving Whole Foods to start nursing school HOORAY to my guy! I don't often write about my guy, but let me tell you, I just love him. I love how he talks with the littles, and that he is a really involved dad. He is the best.
Interview!
Lucas and I had a little sit down interview today. Here she goes:
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A conduntor, even bring coal on the train.
What is the funniest word?
Grogga. Is that silly?
If you had one wish, what would it be?
Drawing pictures
What are you afraid of?
Lions. You know why? Because they always roar, or show their sharp teeth.
When do you feel most loved?
When you hug me.
What brings you happiness?
The kissing. But you know what? The teacher said no kissing at school.
What is the hardest to do?
Nusink. (nothing) I don't know how to swim.
What is the easiest to do?
Put my shirt on.
What makes you mad?
Angry makes me angry and upset. When I am in trouble, I say "i am not happy, you are making me unhappy"
What is love?
When you love people. You hug and kiss them and shaking hands is friendly.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A conduntor, even bring coal on the train.
What is the funniest word?
Grogga. Is that silly?
If you had one wish, what would it be?
Drawing pictures
What are you afraid of?
Lions. You know why? Because they always roar, or show their sharp teeth.
When do you feel most loved?
When you hug me.
What brings you happiness?
The kissing. But you know what? The teacher said no kissing at school.
What is the hardest to do?
Nusink. (nothing) I don't know how to swim.
What is the easiest to do?
Put my shirt on.
What makes you mad?
Angry makes me angry and upset. When I am in trouble, I say "i am not happy, you are making me unhappy"
What is love?
When you love people. You hug and kiss them and shaking hands is friendly.
Monday, July 1, 2013
My big guy
This kid breaks my heart with his empathy. He has the kindest heart and I am so proud to watch him grow.
He is writing his own books these days, has stopped calling hot dogs 'hotburgers', and a thousand other tiny ways he is walking away from littledom. It breaks my heart and at the same time does my heart good. This parenting thing is a trip.
Last night I told him that even though I was sad that he isn't my tiny baby anymore, I was so proud to see what a kind person he was turning in to. He looked at me and said, "I'm doing a good job growing? Even you mom!"
That's the stuff that can make your heart just burst.
He is writing his own books these days, has stopped calling hot dogs 'hotburgers', and a thousand other tiny ways he is walking away from littledom. It breaks my heart and at the same time does my heart good. This parenting thing is a trip.
Last night I told him that even though I was sad that he isn't my tiny baby anymore, I was so proud to see what a kind person he was turning in to. He looked at me and said, "I'm doing a good job growing? Even you mom!"
That's the stuff that can make your heart just burst.
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