Wagon Fun!

It used to be so much easier to run with the boys in the stroller.  However, wouldn't get in a wagon if I bribed them with a bag of cookies.  They love the wagon, so we do a lot of walking in the wagon.  Occasionally, I even try to run.  Today we did more of a power walk, but it's always an adventure trying to get them in the wagon.  Andrew HAS to have red.  Will loves to pull the wagon, so it can sometimes take a little coercing to get him in his seat.  Then Sam is definitely the hardest to get in any seat.  My trick is to twirl him around really fast and make him dizzy, so that I can then put him in the seat and strap him in before he sees straight.  It works every time.  I'll be just as sad to see the wagon go one day, as I was to see the stroller go.  We've had so many memories in our wagon.  It's the best!

I always ask John to think of things to add to the blog.  He sent me an email with the points below.

-          Chik’n n fries

-          Sam’s nap time head rub

-          Throwing stuff behind the second row

-          Pillz’s fearless diving board jumps

"Chik'n n fries" is something that the boys say a lot after we leave the gym, because for special occasions we will get chicken and french fries from Burger King.  They really like this treat, so when we pass it up on the other days--they get pretty upset and sometimes yell out for "chik'n n fries."

Sam loves to procrastinate at nap time, and I usually have to lure him in with a head rub or "this little piggy."  He loves a head rub, and he has the calmest, sweetest look on his face as I am rubbing his head.  I definitely cherish those moments.  Shhh, Sam--don't tell Will and Andrew.  It's okay--Will and Andrew have their own rituals.  Will likes to run to the bed, and many times I will do "little piggy" to him or blanket over the head ten times.   Andrew likes to pretend to tuck in Froggy, and will kiss Froggy "nite nite."  

Throwing stuff behind the second row of the car is NOT my favorite.  They love to throw everything from toys, snack cups, sippy cups, nuggets, fries...you name it!  I always threaten that they will never get anymore chik' n fries, but I haven't held to that.  I have gotten better at rationing what I give them, so it doesn't end up in the back.  Uggh!

"Pillz is short for Pillsbury, which is a nickname derived from "pill, " because Will had moments of being a "pill."  Don't they all, at times!  Anyway, Pillsbury is quite the fish.  He was the first to jump off the side of the pool and the diving board.  He loves to jump  off the board multiple times, and he draws everyone's attention with his pre-muttering.  Once everyone is looking, he makes a big splash!  Go Berry (another derivative of "Pillsbury."  We have lots of nicknames, that we can't even come up with them.

Date Night

Tonight, John and I went on a date to the Perfect Cafe. John and I don't go out very often, but every time we do--we love to talk about the boys. Tonight, we talked about all the cute things that they boys do. Will does the cutest thing when we are saying prayers. He closes his eyes really tight, peeking occasionally but squinting as he peeks. He crosses his arms really tight, and he mumbles words. It is one of the cutest things ever! Andrew loves to sing. We love to listen to him singing through the baby monitor. He loves to sing "Twinkle Twinkly Little Star." It's so cute! When we tuck the boys in at night, we have gotten into a routine. I sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star while holding each one, individually. I don't sing the last word, but I make them sing the last word. When they sing the last word, I twirl them as I hold them. After I finish the song, I pass them to John--and he tucks them in to the bed. Every one gets one tuck in, because we would be tucking them in over and over again all night. Andrew stays in his bed pretty well, but Sam and Will like to keep getting out of bed. In fact, Will has a ritual of spinning around in circles before bed time. Also, the boys HAVE to have their monkey, froggy, and giraffe--especially Andrew. He loves his "woggy." Sam is still my little hugger, but he does love to steal toys. He loves giving kisses to his brothers. He gave a kiss to Will in the bathtub tonight. Sam loves his "choccamik" and "pocorn" aka chocolate milk and popcorn. We love to see when the boys do sweet things to each other. When they relinquish toys that they really like, we are so happy. Andrew loves to say, "Are you okay, Mama?" when he thinks that I am hurt. It is the sweetest thing. Today Andrew tried to help Sam put on his shoes, because he knew that Sam wanted his shoes. Andrew was determined to get them on his feet. Will has the cutest raspy laugh. There's nothing better than hearing all the boys laughing! They have gotten really good at counting. Their favorite time to count is when they do another night time ritual. We put all the bed buddies on the fan, and then count to 10 and say "BLASTOFF!" Then John turns on the fan, and they howl with laughter. Before John can even turn off the fan, the boys have already thrown the bed buddies back into the fan. You have to duck pretty quickly before getting pegged in the head with a stuffed animal. Priceless! JOhn and I are trying to think of other things, and we started talking about how Andrew always gets a specific seat whether it be the wagon or the car seat. He is determined to get "his" seat. He always does. With that said, he is very good at sharing and is always saying "here ya go" and sharing with his brothers. Sometimes he shares so freely that he gets a little sad when he realizes he shared what he really wanted to himself. I wish I could think of more things. THere are so many things that happen everyday. That's all for the moment. LOVE our sweethearts!