The boys had a great holiday aside from a cold. The day started off nicely. Beautiful weather. Oddly warm for so late in the year. The week had been a sad one as Brian Swanson, Joe's cousin, passed away on Friday the 20th. Brian courageously fought his cancers and was an amazing example of grace, love and strength. It was heart warming and bittersweet to see the turnout at his wakes. So many people whose lives he touched and such a huge hole he's left in the world by his absence.
By the time Thanksgiving arrived, everyone was grateful to be together and hugs were tighter and eyes were moister.
Joey, Joe's nephew, read a heartwarming Thanksgiving speech. Hid dad, Rob, read a funny and touching speech as well. Molly, Joe's neice, rounded out the speeches with her own special touch. Prayers and then the feast.
It was a fun day and it was sad to see it end. I was grateful for so much and on a light-hearted note, I was especially relieved and thankful that we made it to and from Mimi and Papa's without anyone getting carsick. Phew and yay.
The boys have been doing great. New words and new concepts being grasped on a daily basis. I asked Jason to take a bite of his chicken nugget, he did and then he said "bock bock". "Yes, that is the sound a chicken makes." Apparently he has no issue with eating chickens. Kevin tends to bypass meat and favors fruit and veggies. He loveslovesloves Pomegranate seeds.
Kevin unfortunately contracted the words "fire" and "truck" last Friday. I kindly spelled out the words for him and encouraged him to use both words. Oddly enough, nearly every word that starts with "f" rhymes more with "truck" than what it should sound like. Funny Kevin.
The boys are continuing to develop along separate paths. Tonight at dinner we had a difference of opinion of the group sing song. Jumpy wanted "Three Blind Mice" and Kicky wanted 'Do Re Mi". Whenever I'd start Do Re Mi, Jumpy would chant "mice mice mice mice mice mice". If I started to sing "Three Blind Mice" then Kicky would chante "do do do do do". Guess you can't make everyone happy.
Jason is very into Thomas the Tank Engine and every day points at the TV and says "choo choo Thomas". Kevin doesn't seem to havea preference and frequently says "Oso" or "elmo" but he doesn't really ask for TV. If it's on, great, if not, that's fine too.Kevin prefers the Little People playsets that we have. And, taking toys away from Jason.
The Little People Nativity is a B-I-G hit. Kevin likes to place Jesus on top of the stable where the angel should go. He has also taken a shine to Asian King. Jason likes to tell me that the camel has a boo-boo. The camel is fine.
The house is decorated for the holidays. I did it while the boys watched so that there would be no surprises. The tree is not impressive to them but they do love one decoration that is an old fashioned Santa sitting on a half moon. They also like a light up snowman.
Speaking of snow. Today we went out and played in the snow. It was their first time in the white stuff. The initial responses: Kicky - got to the bottom of the stoop and turned right around to go back into the house. I convinced him to go to the end of the walk. Then he turned around and headed back toward the steps. He made a pitstop at the pumpkins, now covered with snow and ate some snow. Then headed for the stairs. Oh well.
Jason marched around the yard and seemed fine with everything. Both boys swung, played in their playset and then chased balls around. It took more time to get them buncled up then to do all that stuff but they did seem to enjoy themselves.
Not much other news. Take care.
