Monday, January 31, 2011

The Brother, the Baker, the Potato Head Maker

What do you do when there's nothing but snow and cold weather in the forecast? My answer is often BAKE! I asked the boys on Monday if they'd like to help me bake some cookies for Daddy, and both of them agreed that it sounded like fun. So, I helped them scrub their hands and then we got our chef outfits on. I thought the picture below of the boys was cute - Caleb is looking up to Joshua (who happens to be on his stool already).
Of course, when you have two adorable cookie makers, the first thing you have to do is capture a few pictures of them while you dig out the ingredients. I was only short a half a cup of butter, but I found some shortening and substituted. You'd never know the difference!
The boys enjoy helping and even though we had oats all over the counter and a bit of a mess to clean up afterward, they have fun in the kitchen for the most part. I spent a good part of the rest of my day doing the actual baking then, which is the only part that kind of stinks about making cookies. You're tied to the oven then. But, it was well worth it. The cookies were delicious! So delicious in fact that Daddy polished off a double batch within two days.
Every morning I've been trying to start by telling the boys "This is the day that the Lord has made. We will REJOICE and be glad in it!" The other day I forgot to tell them, but Joshua didn't miss it. He said it to me as we were getting our coats on. They also sing the song. SO precious!
The boys each have picked their own lucky number. When we tuck them in at night, we ask them how many kisses they want. Caleb always says five, and Joshua always replies 'eleven.' When we're handing out grapes for snack, Caleb asks for five grapes (but will eat as many as you give him) and Joshua asks for eleven, counting to make sure that he got at least the eleven he requested. We laugh at their silliness.

On Tuesday, January 25, Joshua was "star helper of the day" again at preschool. We took in goldfish and grapes for snack, and the night before we went on a scavenger hunt to look for 'shapes' which was the the theme for show and tell this month. With his help, we found a SQUARE plastic piece of 'cheese' from the kitchen set, a STARfish magnet, a RECTANGLE domino, an OCTAGON from his Gingerbread Candy Land game, and a CIRCLE magnet from his responsibility chart that also had a HEART on it. I told him that was enough since he only needed three shapes. He had fun picking them out, and he loved doing 'show and tell' and being the star helper of the day. Being the star means that you get to wear a special necklace and lead the line when you go to places like the gym, etc. He was SO excited! And his teacher said he did a great job "as usual." I'm anxious to hear how she thinks he's doing in school in general this coming February.
Here are the boys enjoying the fruit of their labor. Joshua ate a couple cookies while Caleb could eat an entire batch like his Daddy.
At some point we also played "Potatoes" (as the boys call them). We now have five large potato heads and two small ones and lots of accessories. The boys had a blast picking out pieces for them. Joshua's (pictured far left) ALWAYS has the orange feet, green mustache, blue arms, orange ears and red girl-y hat. Caleb made one of the little potatoes and then helped pick accessories for the rest of mine. Joshua liked the "Daddy Pirate" and the potato head on the far right with the green hat, glasses and shoes. We had a great time making this large family, and when I asked them their favorite activity from that day, Joshua said it was playing potato heads. Fun times!

Be Happy!

Caleb has a way of making us smile. His latest phrase that he repeats is "Don't be sad, be happy!" Then he'll flash the biggest cheesiest smile that makes you grin from ear to ear. It reminds me of the song "don't worry, be happy." Truthfully, we were all a little sad this past weekend. Joshua started throwing up Friday night in our brand new mini van. Daddy was a huge help in cleaning up my ride (although I haven't been out to see it yet) while I got the Bean undressed. Then after we bathed the boys, Shawn showered the car-seat and continued to do laundry while I got sick. Joshua continued to carry a bucket around with him the rest of the weekend and didn't get out of his jammies, but he seemed better for the most part. I, on the other hand, didn't fare so well. Caleb & Daddy didn't feel well but never threw up, praise God!

So, after clutching the porcelain all weekend, seeing a little face saying "don't be sad, be happy!" was a good reminder. I have lots to be thankful for, even if I didn't feel well. I was growling that the only day we even left the house was for preschool Tuesday. One day out and we're all sick again! But, at least it was the weekend where Daddy was able to be home with the boys without missing work. And I'm thankful that he's so helpful in general! I love my family, and I'm glad to be feeling better. Mamaw offered to take the boys this morning so I could rest, and I'm also grateful for some time to recoup. I'm trying to rehydrate, but I think I'm on the up swing. Here's to a hopefully healthy and HAPPY rest of this season!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

My Snuggle Buggles

There were two days last week where the kids did NOT want to lay down for naps. The first day I went in to check on them, and this is what I found. I have to admit that I cracked up! Caleb in those glasses (Daddy's safety goggles, actually) and just Joshua's feet sticking out from under his covers - sheer silliness!!!
 The next day I took a different approach. I cuddled with Caleb, who asked me to snuggle him. Joshua is easier to get to sleep, and they both passed out. The only problem was... so did I! I had no intention of napping that afternoon and look forward to that time to get some things done. Whoops! But, I do enjoy my cuddle time with my little snuggle buggles.

Friday, January 28, 2011

The Mad Hatters

Last week, the boys dug out their fireman hats and insisted on wearing them backward to be silly.
They would run around the house, and Caleb would purposefully let his sail off his head so that Joshua would grab it and plunk it back on for him. Then they would giggle and giggle.
They make up all sorts of silly games together that make me laugh. I am glad that we have brothers in our house. :) :) :)

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Room to Grow

Almost two weeks ago, Shawn put up the letters in Caleb's big boy room. I love that the boys now call the nursery "the baby's room" and Joshua refers to what was formerly his bedroom as "our room" since he and Caleb now share. At first I wasn't sure about not giving up our office since it's in the fourth bedroom, but the older two boys sharing a room has worked out really well for the most part. So now Caleb's bed area is complete. We just need to get another dresser for that room (most likely one that will fit inside the closet) and we'll be good for now. Eventually we plan on getting bunk beds when the boys are a little older. I think Caleb's letters look great!
Several weeks ago now Shawn moved the crib back up, and I put the bumper back on. I also washed the bedding (like the quilt and blankets) and we put the mobile back where it belongs. When it's closer to the baby's birth date, I'll move Caleb's clothes out of the dresser and armoire and dig out our 0-3 month boy clothing, hoping it's still in good shape. I'm sure I'll also scrub the room from head to toe when the date draws near and I'm nesting. For now, I'm happy that this much is done since Caleb hasn't slept in there in awhile.
We're looking forward to baby boy #3. We still have to talk about names, but we'll throw a few out every once in awhile. I pray that the baby gets the name he is destined to have and that we all like.
Here's the baby's development this past couple weeks:

Week 20
Fetal Development: The baby has as much sleep and awake time as a newborn, and the scalp hair begins to grow. Maternal Changes: You may experience some tenderness as your belly button becomes an "outtie" from the uterus pressing on it.

Week 21
Fetal Development: The rapid growth phase begins to slow down this week. The heart grows stronger this week, and the legs are reaching their relative proportions. Maternal Changes: Over halfway there, you're probably showing as your uterus is 1/2 inch above your belly button. Your ankles and feet may be swelling, particularly at the end of the day. Drink lots of water and rest with your feet elevated. Ideas for Dad: With the second trimester being the easiest, this is a good time for planning and preparing together. The "pukiness" of the first trimester is (hopefully) a memory, and the heaviness of the third trimester is yet to come. Now is a good time to do something special together like taking a vacation or a weekend away (check with your caregiver first about travel). If you can't get away, use the time to grow closer and spend quality time together.

Happy 52-month birthday, Joshua Bean!

Last Tuesday, January 18, Joshua turned 52-months old. These pictures were taken the day before at the pediatrician's office, when the doctor could hear "crackling and wheezing" in his lungs and increased his breathing treatments. It snowed the night before his birthday, but we didn't go out to play in it that Tuesday even though his preschool was canceled. Instead, we stayed in, hoping that he would soon feel better! Praise the Lord - he feels well now.
Joshua weighs 36 pounds now, fully clothed in jeans and a sweater. Within the next month or so, I need to go to the shoe store to get his feet measured again. Since I haven't bought shoes since the start of school, I'm guessing that he might be outgrowing his current size 10.5 sneakers. He can put his socks and shoes on himself, and he does pretty well with knowing his left from his right. He writes with his left hand, and he tends to read from right to left rather than vice versa. I'm not sure if this is normal in the development process or not. I'm hoping he outgrows it. In teaching him how to tell time, we tell him when things will happen, and he loves being able to tell us what comes next (since he's a routine-kind-of-guy). Last night he said to Caleb, "The 8 is on the left, so it's time for bed." He understands that certain things happen at certain times.
Joshua can fully dress himself (and has been able to for a little while) but we haven't worked on buttons yet. He does well with getting on his own coat and can even start and zip the entire thing himself (when he wants to). But, I don't know if he can snap or button yet, which we will work on next. I also need to teach him how to tie (so far it hasn't been an issue since I buy all velcro shoes). His preschool teacher sends letters home to the entire classroom, and in one she reminded us to work on these items so children can go to the potty independently, noting that little fingers need practice with things like their tights. We won't have to worry about those, thankfully! The most recent letter we received told me that they're working on writing responses to questions. I was surprised that they're getting this far in preschool, and I'll be anxious to hear his evaluation next month at parent-teacher conferences. Some kids in his class will move on to kindergarten next year, but we'll send him to preschool again since his birthday is in the middle of September. Please pray that we make a wise decision on how many days to send him to preschool.
Joshua continues to make us laugh everyday with his personality. He likes to call Daddy to tell him it's time to come home from work (when we notice it's dark out or the '5' is on the left). He also wants Caleb to follow his lead in playing whatever he is playing, so long as Caleb doesn't want to touch his toys. He likes the company, but he's still hoarding (we're trying to work on sharing, which I do see him getting better with at times). Joshua still loves stories and books, enjoys coloring and drawing, and he loves his cars and trucks. We stumbled across a TV show called "Dinosaur Train" one day when we turned it on for his breathing treatment (after all, it helps him sit still for the 15 minutes he needs to take in the medication from the nebulizer). Shawn said "dinosaurs and trains? No wonder it's a hit!" The Bean seemed to enjoy it for something different.
I'm praying Joshua's swim lessons go well when he starts them next week. I can't believe he's getting so big! This morning we played Chutes & Ladders, Memory and the "questions game." It amazes me at times how well he's comprehending things. The only questions he's getting wrong is the value of money. For example, the question on the card read "which coins would you need to buy this candy cane?" and the candy cane had a price tag of 11 cents written on it. He sometimes guesses correctly, but it's inconsistent so I know that it's guessing. Still, I don't know when the value of money is 'normally' taught. I think our next set of lessons will be on this subject, if he's interested. But, many other things that I don't expect him to get right he does. It amazes me how much little ones can learn in general! He knows certain directions from our house like that we turn left to go to the doctor's and right to get to preschool. He knows what we normally get at certain places (like how Daddy orders his frappuccino at Starbucks). He soaks in so much like a little sponge. I'm so thankful that I have the opportunity to be home with him to watch him grow and hopefully teach him positive things. Happy 52-month birthday, my handsome little love! I hope I get to celebrate the next 52 years+ with you! :)

Monday, January 24, 2011

2.5 Year Portraits

Monday, January 10, was a good day for me overall. I had postponed Caleb's 2.5 year portraits three different times due to him being sniffly, schnarky or downright sick. I didn't want to cancel again, but I knew from Joshua's condition that he really needed to be seen by the pediatrician. I called at 8 am, and the receptionist told me that they had an appointment at 11:10 with Dr. Reilly. I was thrilled to get her because her specialty is asthma/breathing. So, I took it, knowing my appointment with Caleb was at 10 am and I've never been in and out within an hour. But, I also knew there was no reason I couldn't be - after all, they say they leave 10 minutes to take the pictures, and what takes the most time is all the stuff they do afterward with the pictures to try and get you to buy more, which I already know I won't do.
Grandma called as we were finishing up breakfast to see how the Bean was doing. She offered to come sit with him while I took Caleb in to JCPenney's to get his pictures taken. It worked out fantastically - thanks, Mom! Caleb & I got to the mall a couple minutes before they opened the doors, and one of my favorite three photographers greeted us. I gave them my coupon and explained to the guy that I needed to be out of there within 45 minutes to get my other son to the doctor's. His response was 'No problem! I'll take you right back.' I have never seen so many people working at one time! But, Monday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and with all the kids off school, they were ready for a busy day ahead. I was so thankful I got a 10 am appointment (their first one of the day).
Brian took us right back as he promised and positioned me where Caleb could see my expression and still be looking at the camera. Then he pretended to tickle me with a teddy bear, and I would crack up, causing Caleb to give a genuine smile. Caleb would only giggle for a moment before looking around, but this guy is one of my favorites because he snaps the picture quickly and captures the expression. I thought all the pictures were great! Then he had another woman check us out, and she didn't fool around with the digital photos before letting me see them. She made a couple collages and I told her that I was just going to use my coupon so she didn't have to bother. I made my selections quickly, and I checked out, using a gift card I had from a long while back. My total came to $1.50 after the coupon and gift card, and Caleb & I were back in the minivan by 10:15 am. Woohoo! It was an official record!
I got back home, gave the boys a quick snack and we headed to the pediatrician's office while Mamaw headed back home. Once again, they took us right back. I literally didn't even have our jackets hung up when they called us into the room. The first thing they did was take Joshua's pulse oxygen level, and it was good (praise God!). The doctor came in not long thereafter (we played the 'name the animals that begin with the letters of the alphabet' game before she got there), and she listened to Joshua's breathing. While she said he was moving air, she did hear his wheezing. She doubled his one type of breathing treatment and told us to do the 'rescue' variety every four hours for the next two weeks. She noted that she would typically want him to come back to be re-checked, but she knew that we as parents knew what to look for. She also told me that if we ever need to give back-to-back treatments, they should know about it, any hour of the night.
After the appointment was over, I called Daddy and asked if he'd like company for lunch. Much to my surprise, he said sure! So, we all went to pick him up from his work and had a quick drive-through lunch while I told him about our morning. It was nice to see him during the day. :) Joshua napped when we got home (Caleb refused and I didn't want him to keep a sick, exhausted Joshua awake so I let him play).
When Shawn came home that night, we had salads and homemade soup for dinner. Caleb told Daddy he couldn't wear that shirt - those were his jammy pants! We cracked up! Indeed, Shawn's patterned dress shirt did in fact resemble the colors and pattern of his pajama pants. That Caleb Luke is a silly boy!
Monday night into Tuesday morning, we got an inch or so of snow followed by freezing rain. I could hear the ice as Daddy shoveled the driveway. All the local schools were canceled, including the Bean's preschool and my Bible study. While I would have enjoyed a morning out, I was debating on whether or not Joshua should go to school (the pediatrician assured me that without a fever he wasn't contagious - his issue was asthma), and I was thankful for God providing the answer for us. Daddy went into work a little late to give the road crews time to clear the roads and to allow the temperature to warm up. I was glad he did - it's not worth risking your life or cracking up your car if you don't have to. Last night for dinner I made my messy meatballs with macaroni & cheese, peas and cheddar biscuits (similar to Red Lobster's). It turned out well. When it's cold, it makes you want to cook more!
Wednesday morning when we woke up, Joshua felt warm to me. I gave him his breathing treatment and then took his temperature. The thermometer said 100 degrees, but it typically reads 97 for the Bean, so I knew his body temp was at least slightly elevated. Once again, it was enough of a sign to me to keep him home. I was glad I did. While he played the morning away, he had another attack just after lunch (and soon after a breathing treatment!). It was scary, and I was glad we were both home. I was supposed to go shopping with my Mom while my Dad watched the boys. But, Joshua started coughing and wheezing and pretty soon he was vomiting from the forceful coughing but still couldn't catch his breath. I gave him another treatment and while he still sounded wheezy, his breathing was at a more normal pace again and he calmed down. Once again, while he didn't make sense when he was struggling to breathe, he could talk and understand what was going on around him. I sent Dad home and told Mom I couldn't go after all. I wanted to make sure he did okay. I also left a message for the pediatrician, just in case I should do anything else. She returned my call and told me that she wanted to see him Friday, and she got us in at noon, when I think she's typically on her lunch break, which I thought was really nice (since the rest of her schedule was full that day). Joshua was fine the rest of the day, praise God!
Thursday morning, Caleb told me his ear hurt, and he kept telling me it was the right one. But, his cold seemed better for the first time in over a week. I wasn't sure if he had slept on it strangely, but soon his whining turned into bawling and almost screaming. I called the pediatrician, who gave me an appointment for three hours later (their first available). A nurse called me back, which surprised me since I had only talked to a scheduler. She told me to give him motrin or tylenol and a warm compress over the aching ear. Caleb calmed down as I snuggled him in my arms for the next couple hours, also doing the suggestions from the nurse. By the time we went to the pediatrician, he seemed better. But, I wasn't going to risk it! Grandma came to stay with the Bean, who was still sick, so he didn't have to come out in the cold. Sure enough, Dr. Krack diagnosed Caleb's right ear with a minor ear infection and gave us an antibiotic that he said would also wipe out any remnants of the cold if it had turned into a sinus infection. We spent a loooong time trying to drop off the prescription (since the computers at the doctor's office were down), and an even longer time picking it up. I'm guessing almost everyone in Lancaster County is sick!
By Thursday night,  I was feeling a little stir crazy, so I suggested that we warm up the mini van and all go to the drive through to get Caleb's prescription filled to spend time together as a family. Both kids fell asleep upon leaving the house (neither had napped that afternoon) - I think the sitting up (and strapped in upright) made it easier for them to breath and their throats feel better than laying down. We drove around for a little while then to give them time to rest, grabbing Starbucks on our way back through. When we got home, Joshua had another major attack. Once again, he was disoriented. In fact, he begged us to stay in the van (and normally he wants to be first one to the door to prove that he's the fastest!). He was completely out of it and breathing quickly. We rushed him inside and gave him another breathing treatment. Thankfully, he recovered and calmed down. Both boys slept well that night, but I woke up throughout the night worried about the Bean and checking on him.
Friday morning, both boys woke up with more color and more energy. We had more snow overnight; while they had called for half a foot and we only got another inch or two. Thankfully Daddy shoveled the driveway before going to work and cleared off my ride as well as his. I went to the noon doctor's appointment, and while Joshua's pulse-ox level (or the amount of oxygen in his blood) was lower, he sounded much better. The pediatrician told us to continue with the rescue breathing treatments until his cough was completely gone (which I would say it is now) and continue giving him the treatments to beef up his lungs twice a day through February. It was a good report overall! Once again, we met Daddy for lunch - only the boys fell asleep on the way there and slept through the entire time we were with him. Joshua slept until 4 pm, and I think he was catching up on some much-needed rest. When he woke up, he asked if we were still going to meet Daddy for lunch. I responded that instead we would see him for dinner once it got dark and he came home. Both boys seemed back to themselves, more or less. And I was thankful to God for keeping them safe during this season!
In other news, on morning after doing my typical Bible reading, I asked the boys if they'd like to hear a story. So, I told them how Pharaoh wouldn't let the Israelites go and worship God, so God brought plagues upon them like FROGS (ribbit-ribbit) and three days of darkness and locusts, etc. Eventually he brought the plague of the firstborn, and Pharaoh let them go...but then changed his mind and pursued God's people. Then Moses raised his staff and God parted the waters so the Israelites could walk across, like at the beach, but he put the waters back when the Egyptians went through. Joshua listened intently, and asked me to tell it over and over and over again. Then he took a turn telling it. It wasn't exactly right, but he got the gist of it. He loves stories, and I think of how many opportunities I miss telling them about Bible stories.
We've been struggling to get Caleb to go to bed this past week. I think he's discovered that if he's cute enough, Daddy will tuck him in just one last time. He's using every trick in the book... I need more water, I need a fresh diaper (and he's been waiting to do his business at night in the diaper rather than his big boy undies that he wears during the day), I want a story, I'm not tired, etc. Tuesday night Daddy took a trip to Walmart, and Caleb would not lay down. Joshua said over and over again how tired he was but Caleb kept teasing him. Then I heard the tears - not sure what the Bean did to his little brother, but Caleb was not happy. He came out to me and said "rockabye me!" Who can resist that? So, I scooped him up and sang him a couple songs, only to hear more tears. "Caleb's not in his bed," cried Joshua. While he didn't want his little brother pouncing on him in his bed, he's now used to going to sleep with his younger counterpart. I offered to snuggle and rock him, too, and he agreed to one song before telling me again how tired he was. In the meantime, Daddy came home, and we put the boys to bed once again. I'm hoping Caleb gets done with this phase soon! But, I do love to rock my kiddos.
Caleb has also been waking us up in the morning saying "I'm happy to see you!" I tell you, it's the best way to wake up. Joshua usually wakes up first, and he immediately wakes up his little brother who comes and pounces on us. But, Shawn & I both agree it's better than waking up to alarm clocks (other than the fact that we could be sleeping in a little bit longer before having to get up).
I'm trying to think of anything else that's been going on. Lately the boys have been really into playing with Caleb's tool set he got for Christmas. Joshua tells us he's building us a house. They also are drawing all sorts of pictures on their Doodle Pros. The only sad thing about that is that those pictures get erased immediately to make new ones. Joshua will draw ones of his family, a helicopter, and a house. Caleb says he's writing his name, but it doesn't quite look like it yet.
Right now the boys' favorite thing to watch is the Veggie Tales movie on forgiveness. They love the "Grapes of Wrath" and then the one with Bob & Larry and the bamboo and coconut (Joshua thinks the word coconut is the funniest thing ever!). But, I can tell beyond the silliness that much of the movie is sinking in as they say sorry and forgive one another. I also think it's funny to listen to them laughing at the same parts when they watch the movie. They also started watching the one on King George with the duckies (based on the story of David with Bathsheba). The King (Larry the Cucumber) tries to take the other guy's ducky for a bath when he already has plenty of duckies. This story teaches the importance of sharing and not taking. The boys are enjoying TV time, and while I'm not normally a fan, when they've been sick and want to cuddle up and watch something that's teaching them good values, I can't really complain.
By Saturday, both boys were back to normal, I'd say. I'll post more about this past weekend another time. But, I would venture to say that Lord willing, Joshua will be back to preschool this week (he missed the entire week last week) and Caleb & I will be going to Bible study tomorrow morning. Praise God!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Butterflies & Breathing

Saturday January 15 was Uncle Kevin's birthday - hope it was great! That morning we washed the mini van (of course, picking the wrong line and being there for a loooong time!) and around lunch time, I went shopping with Grandma for an hour. There are slim pickins in maternity clothes these days at the mall. That afternoon we celebrated Faith's 7th birthday. I took the boys with me while Shawn stayed home to get work done. Here is a picture of her with her butterfly cake(s) my sister made.
We had gotten Faith a monogrammed towel, which she'll use taking swim lessons this winter. We also signed Joshua up for swim lessons that start the first week of February at the Manheim Township High School. I hope that he enjoys them!
Saturday night, Joshua started having a little runny nose and slight cough. It didn't really concern us... until Sunday. We missed church yet again because his condition worsened overnight. Sunday night into Monday morning, he had a major attack. I could hear his quick breathing in his room as he called for us. I insisted on a breathing treatment, and he was so disoriented by that point that even though he had had one earlier in the day, he couldn't remember what to do. He didn't know where he was or what was going on. It was scary! Eventually, his breathing evened out and he calmed down. Then he told us he was really tired and we tucked him back in bed. I called the doctor's office as soon as they opened the following day...

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Makes Me Wanna STAMP!

Long time, no post. We've been busy with sickness, unfortunately. But, I'll start where I left off. Friday morning (January 14), we were all healthy and started out our day in the typical fashion, which is getting dressed followed by breakfast. Breakfast that morning was the kids' favorite - waffles. They're quick and easy, and the kids think they're downright delicious to eat like toast (another favorite of theirs). I always ask if they're a hungry-bungry. Lately, I've heard Caleb repeat the expression, along with 'tired-bired.' So cute! You don't even realize the things that you say on a regular basis until you hear little mouths repeating them. I love to hear that he's a hungry bungry or tired bired.
After breakfast, I got out another craft that we had gotten the boys for Christmas. They each got a stamper set; one was Mickey Mouse, the other Cars. Joshua chose the Cars theme, and Caleb was happy to have Mickey's gang. The sets came with sheets of paper, stickers, three stampers and an ink pad. The kids highly enjoyed the activity. Bad mama moment - when we were done, I threw the stampers away (who wants a container of ink laying around?). Joshua asked for it later and was devastated that I didn't have them anymore. DOH!
Another funny game the boys started playing together is one will say something they're going to do. Typically it's something they know they're not supposed to do. For example, one will say "I'll pinch you really hard" and the other will immediately reply with "you better no-ot" (in a chorus-y little voice) and the the first will respond "oh, yes, I wi-ill" in the same chorus-y voice. They laugh and laugh and then the other one starts it so each one gets to play the role. I giggle at their silliness. Neither of them has any intention of doing whatever they say they're going to - they just want to play this little game.
Both of them have been climbing and jumping off things. Oh, how I miss warm weather where we could get out our energy doing productive things! I'm worried that they'll hurt themselves.
Here's Caleb Luke enjoying the stamp activity. Enjoy the pictures from that morning!