Snuggle Buddies

These guys are definitely getting big, and there has been an undeniable increase in wrestling these days, but we're still fortunate enough to enjoy lots of these snuggle moments. Thank goodness for brothers and sisters!

Thankful......

Here's what Lizzy wrote for what she's thankful for..........:)

Tool Belt?

Who doesn't appreciate a little mom ingenuity? I think the real question is, what can't be created with a dish towel and some duct tape- limitless possibilities, I say! Peter is in a big "worker" phase these days. He often talks about "when he's a daddy" (translated means "when I'm grown up") how he wants to be a "worker." I'm not entirely clear on his definition of "worker," but I do know it involves using cool tools, wearing a hard hat and tool belt, and fixing things. When Peter wanted a tool belt at home, I had to get creative. I don't think our home-made version is too shabby, but I think I do know what is a good item for his Christmas list.

Tooth #2 is Out-A-There

We had another wiggler, so we knew it was inevitable. We were hoping for a better outcome with Tooth #2 (remember #1 was lost while eating dinner- very sad!). When I picked up Lizzy from school the other day, I noticed a little swagger in her step, and a very proud smile on her face. Her tooth fell out at school! She said she was playing in line after P.E., pushing her tooth back and forth, and out it popped. It fell to the floor, but luckily she was able to find it! Her teacher gave her a special sticker and her perfect, tiny little tooth in a baggy to take home. Just like that, we've got another new smile on our hands. It's changing so quickly these days, it's hard to keep up! Turns out it's just as vibrant, as brilliant and dazzling as before. We put the tooth under the pillow, and in the morning some fairy chap sticks appeared. Wow, that tooth fairy is creative (or a complete glutton for punishment- we're only on tooth #2 and already feeling low on ideas)!

Big Boy Skate Adventures

You know we love the skate park......... well, recently when we went, there were no big boys (juvenile delinquents cutting class/out of work dead-beats) there at all. We had the run of the place, and for the first time, everyone's eyes were open and they wanted to explore the really big ramps. These pictures may not do it justice- those ramps are super steep. So steep, it's even tricky to climb into, let alone drop-in. So steep that certain people's mom make them wear a helmet just to walk around them (yeah, I can be that paranoid). We discovered a tiny little slice of little boy heaven. They had such fun figuring out how to slide down (on their bottoms), then run around like maniacs, then work soooo hard to pull themselves out, then repeat........over and over. This is a game that could have gone on all day. Now I know, if you're looking for something to do with your boy, just give them a place to slide, a place to run around, and a place to climb and you've got it all covered.

Let's Build!

This just gets me every time. No matter how many different types of "stores" my kids create, "roads," "cities," "houses," I am blown away every single time. I just love it! I love the imagination at work, I love the team work, I love listening in on the little conversation between the two of them that facilitates their work. There may be a periodic disagreement between the meetings of the minds, but I must say, they by and large have an amazing ability to compromise and work together. They are a tremendous team.

The Best Part

One of the very best parts of Halloween this year for Lizzy and Peter was handing out the treats. They were so excited! Every time someone would approach the house, Peter would yell out, "We've got customers!" followed by, "I know you!" even when they were complete strangers. Everyone loved getting to put the treats in the kids' baskets, but then Peter would feel the need to top it all of with, "Now go home! Go! Go!" I guess he didn't want anyone getting too comfortable.....