Mr. Independent

Not only did he potty train himself... he won't even let me come help anymore! Even washing his hands he has to do it himself. (except wiping... I insist on doing the wiping. I don't even want to think about how it would go if I let him do that part)

Have you ever seen such a cute hiney in boxer briefs????

Fun Facts

According to Brodey, all you need to do to have a baby is drink some milk. Last week he told me, "Mom... why don't you go in the kitchen and drink some milk so you can have another baby in your tummy."

Brodey also thinks Jeff goes to work to eat crackers. He's been asking to go to work with daddy so he can eat crackers too.

Brock went to work with daddy this morning and when I asked what they did he told me they ate donuts and looked at a deck. Brodey may be on to something with his cracker theory.

The boys both had ring pops after lunch today. Lyla was fussing on the floor and the next thing I knew Brock had stuck his ring pop in her mouth like it was a passy. She of course loved it! First candy, not even 7 months old.... oops!

Sunday Fun

Brock, being Brock

Bath time

Lyla has been doing so well sitting up we finally let her start sitting up in the big bath without her normal baby sling seat. She looked a little confused at first, but then really loved it. Much easier to splash and play in this new position. And even more exciting.. daddy can give her baths now! (Jeff won't bathe the kids until they can sit up on their own. He's afraid something crazy will happen and someone will get hurt. Plus he likes to play and make a big mess... much more fun now that she can sit up!)

All clean!

Hard of hearing??

Brodey has a few phrases that he has heard from school (I'm guessing) that he isn't quite getting right. I try to correct him, but he is convinced he is right and will argue with me all day long. Here are a couple of my favorites:

Instead of "Run FOR your LIFE" he says: "Run FROM your WIFE" He runs around the house all day yelling that. He must think wives are really scary.

Instead of "ALL ABOARD." he says: "ON THE BOARD" (I've tried to convince him that doesn't make sense, but he really thinks that's what a train conductor says.)

Who is this kid??

This has been a big week for Brock. First the amazing potty training (and I mean amazing... we even went out all morning with no accidents... I didn't even have to ask him 500 times if he had to go potty. When we came home he went straight to the bathroom and went BY HIMSELF with out being told. I asked if I could help him and he said, "No, I do it myself." What a big boy!!) and now, out of nowhere, he eats! (Up until today his diet has consisted of peanuts, yogurt, fruit, and peanut butter sandwiches.... he has NEVER eaten any kind of meat.) Today, he sat down for lunch and ate a WHOLE CHICKEN NUGGET. (I know.. that's not much but it is a HUGE deal for him.). He also gave up sippy cups. What is next???? Cutting the grass? Doing his own laundry?? I'm starting to wonder if maybe we accidentally brought the wrong kid home from Church last Sunday.