More "little things"

I've been really focusing on documenting the "little things" that happen in our day-to-day lives.  I know we'll look back on these days and wonder how our boys were ever this small.  So, this post may be full of mundane details and insubstantial videos to some, but to us they are things we never want to forget!

Just a quick quote:  Cal asked if we could eat "sister bobs" again soon.  I guess he really liked the shish kabobs that I made over Easter!  ha

 

Mitch was out of town on Thursday and Friday night for conferences in KC.  The boys and I kept busy and had lots of fun, but we were all happy when their daddy got home on Saturday morn!

 

Cal has seen the movie, Frozen, but didn't show a huge interest in it.  Apparently he's heard the girls singing it a lot at school.  Belt it out, Caligator!

 

Cal loves to tell stories now.  He includes his toys as the main characters and creates stories full of dialogue and action.  This is just a short clip of Friday night's bath and how he plays and talks to his toys.

 

Cal likes to help me feed Davis.  He was entertaining him on Friday night and kept him happy while I spooned oatmeal and bananas into D's mouth.

 

 

Cal got into bed with me on Friday night and slept sideways for most of the night.  Not conducive to a great night's sleep, but what can ya do?!  Davis decided he didn't want to sleep in his crib or bassinet after his 4am feeding, so he also hopped into bed with us.  Do you see that slim spot between the boys?  That's where I slept, errrrr, tried to sleep.  Mama was tired come Saturday morn! 

Davis was taking a nap on Saturday morning, so Cal went downstairs with me while I sorted through some boxes.  I spilled my coffee and had to use carpet cleaner to get the spot out.  He thought this was great fun, so I gave him a bottle full of water and let him "clean" the basement.  He was pretty thorough.  :)  I think I found a rainy day activity!  I can foresee us doing this with some kool-aid or food coloring in the water....instant art project!

 

"It's just a little bit dirty."  lol!

 

After his cleaning expedition, I set out some art supplies and when I came back he'd done this.  Thanks, cousin Tessa, for all of these stickers!  He loves (loved) them.  :)

 

 

Before Mitch got home on Saturday morn, the boys and I kept busy outside with a walk and playing dinosaurs in the front yard. 

 

After D's nap, we had a picnic in the front yard and played dinosaurs.  It was about 70 degrees out when we started, but when we were done with our outdoor time an hour and a half later, the temps were in the low 80's.  It was a beautiful day!

 

 

Davis doesn't look too excited about his dinosaur.  ha!

 

 

 

 

Kisses!

 

We went on a walk after our picnic.  Cal insisted that he just wanted to walk and run, but midway through he got tired.  This meant that I had to carry him on my back while pushing the stroller.  It was a great workout, at least! 

 

Yes....true mom moment:  tired, makeup free, and I probably haven't even brushed my teeth in this pic.  Who cares....we had fun.

 

 

Davis didn't seem to care that I had a 38 lb. gangly monkey on my back.

 

Cal got tired of the piggy back ride and wanted to run.....then push the stroller "all by me-self".

 

 

 

He got distracted when he saw some puddles.  Time for a splash dance!

 

 

 

 

He found some strange root and called it a worm. 

 

Davis decided to take his second nap of the morning.  #greatsleeper

 

 

 

On Sunday, Cal had his dancing shoes on and showed us his "booty dance".  Apparently his pal, Noah, from school does this frequently and taught Cal.   I'm afraid to say it, but I think he inherited his parents' dancing abilities.  :)

 

I love hearing laughter in our house and now Davis offers his pretty frequently.  What a great sound!

 

 We finally got some sand for the sandbox.  Cal was so excited!  Davis didn't care for it too much!

 

This is what's happening in this picture:

Me:  "Cal, can you hold your brother up?  Make sure he doesn't go face first into the sand."

 

Smiley boys!!

 

 

Monday mornings are always rough around here.  None of the boys wanted to get up, Mitch included.  lol