My Brother

I can honestly say, that over the past month or two, these two boys have become the best of friends. Now, don't get me wrong. They will take each other down in a heartbeat if given the chance. However, they will also stick up for each other till the end. But, let's talk about taking each other down, shall we? Nate is still in pull ups at night. His body is just not ready to be done with them yet. We were at a store to buy some and he was helping me unload the cart. As he put them on the belt to be rung up, he looked at the cashier, smiled and said, "these are for my big bruder Yex!" and then started laughing! Ah, yes, I see many fights in their future. All his Dad and I could do is laugh and call him a stinker. I mean really, to rat out his brother?! And, Lex did find humor in it also. :)

Must be doing something right...

My kids have been totally awesome lately. Well, I mean, they are always awesome, but there's that "oh dear Lord, if I don't get some time away from you soon we may be all in trouble" type days. Right? It's not just me? Anyways.... When the boys decide that they are brothers (meaning they get along) they are awesome to each other. They play. They laugh. They have a totally great time together. This is exactly why I wanted two so close together. Now, on the opposite end of the spectrum, when they are like this with each other...I am the outsider. It's on odd place for me to be. I've always been there for them. I'm always here for them. I've been the one they turn to when they want help, snuggles, etc. But now, more and more, they are turning to each other. I get that little gut-feeling that I'm left out, but yet, it's also a great feeling because of the bond they have. I know they are going to fight, yell, hit, etc. (yea, a daily occurance here) but I also know that in the end, they will be there for each other. I've seen it happen and continue to watch it. I sound so cheesey, but I am so lucky to have the opportunity to be their mother. On another note, I think they are both seriously developing relationships with God! This makes my heart burst with joy!!!! The other day I caught Nate "reading" and he was saying, "I am the Lord your God, Jesus, and I will come back to your Earth one day to save you." Today, while waiting for my glasses, Nate was dancing in the hallway. The lady asked him where he learned his moves and he told her, "Heaven." She looked at me kind of funny and I shrugged my shoulders with an I don't know look. She asked him when he had been to Heaven and he told her, "when my Mommy was a little girl I was up there." I asked him who taught him to dance and he said, "Jesus." So, in case you are all wondering...Jesus has some moves! Lex has been having some bad dreams and he will make a special trip downstairs at night to pray with Erik or I to help them go away. In church on Sunday, during the worship songs, I looked over and caught Lex, with his eyes closes, his head up, smiling and his hand outstreched!! I love watching my boys grow...physically, mentally and spiritually!

Getting married

Well, I like to think we are doing something right with our kids. They don't talk about "when they have a girlfriend" they talk about "when they are married." Nate is continuously talking about marrying Alannah (and she is all about it too!). He has told me that I need to help him find matching rings for them, when they get a house, etc. The boys attended a wedding with the Hammill's this weekend and had a blast. Nate was a bit tired so he didn't dance as much as he normally does. Lex, however, was apprently the life of the party. He was a dancing fool and even caught the garter (which he was wearing on his head the next day). He also told us about the guy "with two cameras! It was like the paparazzi was there!" Oh, to see life through their eys....

First day of first grade and super hero powers

Yesterday was Lex's first day of first grade. I absolutely cannot believe he is in first grade! As I expected, he did not want me to walk with him. We went to Open House the night before and he finally started to get excited. He just looked like such a big kid sitting at his desk! *sigh* My little boy is growing up... As Lex left for his day of school, Nate informed me that he had superpowers (he did have a blanket cape on!) and he would take care of me. As I was painting later, I found out what his superpowers were: Mom, I see your butt. Excuse me? I see your butt! I have pants on, Nate. Yep, that's my super power. I can see peoples' butts. Oh dear...