my three little men: week 35

VBS, runny noses and music have made up most of our week. A little different type of week, but a fun one. The boys got haircuts. It always makes them look so much older.

Amos was just old enough to attend our church's Bible School. I explained what it was and asked him if he wanted to go. He face broke out in a big smile and he went to put his shoes on. I then had to explain that it wasn't for another 3 days. That's ok. He was pretty sure the school bus was going to pick him up so it was worth it. Sorry bud. Just Mom taking you.

He's had a blast attending though. He's come home able to tell me some of the highlights of the day. It's been a big deal because this is the first time we've been apart for any length of time. And I think we've both done pretty well.

Silas and and I have had some extra time together and we've been soaking that up too! He's not quite sure what to do without Amos and is always ready to pick him up. Dad made up for it today though.

Amos' other big boy adventure was hanging out on the top bunk. He's move up has been pretty seamless. One night this week, the boys were still pretty loud well past bedtime. Jason went up there and found them both in the top bunk watching out the window. He asked them what they were doing and Amos said they were watching light-up bugs. And all the cars going by. Memories.

Ivan's off-week(s) continue. He's got the runny nose along with the rest of them, so it may just be that. He's not too happy to be left a lone and having more trouble sleeping. I have trouble not wanting to fix the situation. Learning to push into the Lord during times of frustration, inconvenience, and worry. What does he have for me in this? This too shall pass.

I've said it before, but God knew what he was doing when he made babies cute and snuggly. We've been doing a lot of that. He's also happy when he's standing. He's working on pulling up to things, but loves to support himself once up.

Eating continues to be the joy of his life. He knows when people are eating and he's not participating.

Silas and Ivan had some special brother time together this week. It looked like this.

 

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ivan jude - 8 months

Yesterday, this guy turned 8 months old. He's a changing. In some BIG ways. 8 for 8.

1. He's mobile. You can now find him anywhere in the house.

2. He turns to his name.

3. Says "dada".

4. At times, eats more than his brothers.

5. Tear ducts opened (halelujah)

6. Being mobile, he can now destroy any toys his brothers are setting up and thus is known as the Ivan Monster.

7. Sleeps a solid 12 hours at night and still takes 2-3 naps a day.

8. A smile that will melt your heart and a scream that will bust an ear drum.

 

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my three little men: week 34

So on top of having a 4-year-old's birthday this week, we also celebrated our cousins birthday. We didn't know anything about Pink-a-licious (imagine that), but we had a blast. In lieu of pink finger nails, we decorated with drawn on mustaches. Amos wiped his off as soon as he got it, but I caught Silas with this pretty sweet handle bard goatee. He definitely reminded me of my dad with that on.

Amos and Silas have been having a blast with all of Amos' new toys this week. Most of the time, they are off playing together with something new. Speaking of new, we are now embarking on the lego adventure.

Ivan's had an off week. A very off week. I'm not sure why, but he's mainly only happy being held or eating. Our content little explorer left the building this week. And we want him back. I'm trying to remind myself that this is a phase and it too will pass. But it's hard.

The good news of this week is that BOTH of his tear ducts opened up. Last week it had seemed really bad. I was constantly giving him his eye ointment, but it didn't seem to clear up. And then they opened. It's one of those really annoying things that I'm so glad is over.

So he's eating everyting. EVERYTHING. All the time. He's definitely my best eater. He eats like it's going to be his last meal.

We made an impromptu trip to Chanute, KS on Thursday. My cousin let us know about a free piano that only needed picked up. We made a whole day of it by meeting up with my sister's family to tour to soon to be new house. We then celebrated my Mom's birthday a little early and waited out the rain all afternoon at their house. Sometimes impromptu trips are the best. These kids.

This guy is getting so quick. He still is just army crawlin it all over. I guess he doesn't mind digging those toes in.

 

 

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roar...amos is four

Well that happened too quick. How, how, how? Every year is faster. Here's my crazy one-year-old.

Who became my inquisitive 2-year-old.

Who turned into an exploring 3-year-old.

And is now an adventurous 4-year-old.

He's been waiting and waiting for his birthday. I thought it appropriate to give him a little 7 day countdown. He loved it and informed me several times a day how many more days were left.

A while back he told me he wanted a dinosaur themed birthday, so we went with it. I found 1/2 off dinosaur costume while shopping for birthday stuff, making a perfect present. Luckily, we had almost everything else.

The best part about birthday's is the people you get to share it with. And we got to share this one with a lot of friends and family.

The dinosaur dig was a hit. And I did somehow manage to get the sand all cleaned up.

Amos got some really cool presents and has had a blast playing with them since.

Please notice Silas' assist here. Perfect little brother move.

We saved the best for last. The dinosaur hunt. Jason led the way.

Climbing across the dangerous cliff.

Crossing the rickety bridge.

Running through the raging watefall.

And finally finding the dangerous T-REX!

We fought the dinosaur.

And won!

I guess he gets to be four. I kept trying to convince him to stay three, but he wouldn't have any of it. And now he's already talking about next year when he turns 5. Aaah! We love you, Amos.

 

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