The Boys' Room

Well....after many long hours and help from a few friends and family members (Thank you!) the boys have a new room. It was a big transition for Davis going from a crib to a big bed and for both moving upstairs away from Mommy and Daddy. But things went well (better than I expected), with a few times of "go back to your bed," the boys went to sleep. Davis still sang for about an hour but did eventually go to sleep. We also want to thank Mr. Paul from Hope School for giving us the bunk bed.

A 3 Year Old and a Baby Sister

Since Halle came into our family a month ago, Aidan has had many observations and ideas about his baby sister.

1. I (Kate) just finished painting a few sports themed murals in the boys' bedroom, and Aidan stated, "Mommy, Halle needs her room painted like a little girl's room." I then asked him what I should paint, and added a few ideas like flowers and lady bugs. Aidan added, "Ants too Mommy, so the ladybugs have someone to play with."

2. I was nursing Halle, and Aidan was watching and exploring his own chest when he discovered, "Mommy, I have those too." I then explained to him that only mommies' have milk in them for babies. He responded, "and boys' have juice in them."

3. This morning Aidan told me he didn't want a baby sister anymore, but instead wanted a boy baby. I asked him why and he said, "Baby sisters cry too much."

Life with 3 children 3 and under has been kind of crazy and interesting, but a blessing. I am sure there will be more funnies to come.

Davis the Entertainer

A couple Davis funnies...

#1. (Sorry, the first one involves literal bathroom humor and is soley intended for Dads or other guys)

I was peeing and Davis just walks in on me and stops to stare. I say, "This is how big boys use the potty... and sometimes your brother."

Right on cue, Davis busts into a deadpan, "Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha."

#2. I'm sitting on the couch with Aidan under my left arm and Davis walks up with his blankets. As I pull him up with my right arm, he baby farts. "Hey, who tooted?" I ask.

Immediately, Davis replies (with his nook in his mouth), "Aidan tooted."

Because they're beautiful...

Fitting Right In

Over the last few weeks when we finish praying for dinner Aidan will say, "Amen" followed by an immediate, "So..." It took us a couple days to realize that this is how we typically start our post-prayer dinner conversations about our days.

Last night after we prayed, Aidan gave us his typical "Amen" but then this time he added,

"So, how is school for you Daddy?"

"What do you want to do with your life?"

We were visiting some friends yesterday that just moved into the neighborhood. They have a drumset in their living room which both Aidan and Davis took turns on. Of course, just one turn was not enough for either boy. We were able to divert Davis' attention, but Aidan proved a little tougher. Occassionally, the boys and I will box a little so I attempt to provoke Aidan with a couple right jabs and say, "You wanna fight?"

Without a moment's hesitation Aidan replies,

"I wanna rock."

(I certainly hope this does not lead to this)

Aidan + Church

So, we're looking for a Milwaukee church and have not yet found one. I decided to get Aidan's input on the matter.

Here were his top 4 things a church should have:
1. A play room
2. Toys
3. A slide
4. Babies and a baby room

Tonight I was singing "Be Thou My Vision" to him at bedtime and he says,
"Daddy, that's a church song."

Which is cool, but I can't remember the last time we were in church and that song was sung.

Aidan Quotes

While waiting for his VHS movie to start Aidan mentions to me:
"Look Daddy, the blue show is on again!"

While Aidan was stalling at the dinner table I say, "Unless you finish your plate, you're not going to the candy store with Daddy and Davis."

"Daddy, we don't eat plates."