conrad jay - week 44

Beware...Conrad's got the hair cutting scissor...

Conrad has been slowly transitioning to taking milk from a sippy.  He’s been really easy and laid back about it, but that’s how he seems about most things.  He’s moving all over now and finding more things to get into.  In the last few days, he’ll crawl to the gate at the top of the stairs to the playroom and just sit there listening to his brothers play.  He wants to be where they are and now that he can do something about it, he tries. 

Ivan has got the silliest/cutest expressions going on this week.  He pays so much attention to other people, that he’s learning to work his expressions to match the situation. Most of the time, it results in my cracking up.  He also wants to everything that’s BIG!  Everything.  Not yet, not yet, not yet, my son.

Silas is always my first one outside. No matter the temperature!  And if not outside, most of the time he’s building with Legos.  He loves all his brothers and us too.  Lately I’ve seen how closely he notices details.  He’ll remind me when we’re all out of something or notice a subtle feeling someone has about something.  He’s got the big countdown going for SPRINGBREAK!  Every day….how many more days until skiing???

Amos is always thinking.  If he’s not crafting some Lego spaceship, he’s designing an adventure through art, on paper, or crafting a story to share.  He leads the charge most days, but when he’s ready for a little more peace and quiet, he’ll grab a book and find a secluded place.  He’s a good leader for the crew. 

This week’s movie night brought an old, old favorite….The Brave Little Toaster.  Who didn’t watch this one growing up??  The boys loved it and I’m sure we’ll be watching it again.

Sunday brought haircuts for the boys.  We reached our end of the attempt to grow it out.  No matter how long it got, I don’t think Silas would have ever managed to keep it out of his face.  And when they hate you brushing it and want it short, what can you do?  I think they turned out pretty good.  I’ve got lots of little heads to practice on.  However, they are a lot harder than big ones.  

That's it for this week.  The weather has cooled off again and we'll be spending most of this week prepping for our BIG trip to Colorado!  Last night we worked on our ski-jumps and watched a four year old skiing.  We are all inspired.  Or frightened...