Let's Play Tractors!

Throughout the day, Caleb often declares: "I have a good idea. Let's play tractors!" OK. Here's what was on the agenda for this particular round of work with the green John Deere's:

Translation, just in case you missed it: "Checking those cows and horses out and then build two houses for Uncle Pete and Uncle Scot." Sweet boy. Already a servant to his family ... (or not! ;)

Taking the Show Outside

Was such a beautiful day, thought we'd attempt some 'first steps' outside (in adorable knitted sweater jackets by Elaine ... THANK YOU!).

Cody was a significant player in this afternoon's activities.

As an adult, makes you realize and appreciate what a challenge it is to walk on grass and uneven ground! ... Whew, we're tired and hungry now. Take five gang.

And let me just say, as your mother ... "You BOTH better sleep through the night tonight!!!, and I mean it!"

Diaper Change Assist?

Big brother Caleb helps with all kinds of 'sister tasks' around here. Though it isn't the most complimentary video of little Addison ;), sure does make her mommy's heart fill with laughter!

If we could only get some help keeping the other little tiger/wiggler still while changing! Both of the other two, actually! Maybe we can teach Addison the 'tummy kiss' to pull on her siblings when needed. Hey.

Little Nakers

Remember this little sweetheart at six months old?
Here are his sweet sisters at eleven months today!

Sweet cheeks ... pure and simple!

Mary Had a Yittle Yamb

Just precious ... completely out of the blue, here comes one of Grandma's rhymes ...

Take two ... just too sweet.

Hoping I never forget the others in the "Y" for "L" family:

"Yook, Daddy, Yook!" ... "I yuv you" ... (will have to add more as I think of them).

We've Got a Leftie

Check out these dollies in their new eating arrangement.
And see which one looks like she's going to be a leftie!

Anna Houdini

Background. Seems the Bumbo company has changed their tray design due to little wigglers like Anna and Caleb. Tray used to look like this. Easy to lean back and pop right off, right Caleb?
New tray design includes a little hook under the chair to keep the kids in place ... an honest attempt to outsmart the little wigglers.

Looks like we'll have to write the company to request version #3 of the bumbo tray ... that little Anna!

Officially graduated this morning to a high chair like her sister's. Congratulations Anna. From meal times to diaper changing to daily busyness to fighting nap times and sleep times, looks like we've got another sweet Caleb on our hands. Dear Lord ... HELP ME!!! (Funny ... if you listen to the morning sermon playing in the background, you'll hear it's just what this Mommy needs this morning: Be strong and courageous!)

Sisters Sharing

Wondering if the sharing will go as smoothly in the teenage years when the 'object of desire' becomes clothes ... boys ... the family car ... instead of simple graham crackers or raisins. Stay tuned ...