Overall, things have been good for us. They boys are growing and learning and just generally being cute. Until the times they're not. But that's not news to anyone who's ever parented (heck, just been around) two and three year olds. They have finished school and now we're in full summer mode. I'm not going to lie, I was scared. So I made a crazy weekly schedule for us to follow... for my sanity more than anyone else's. I've got to have some structure. A plan. My children added the word "syllable" to their vocabulary, and I did a happy dance around the kitchen. And then summer really got busy and all my well laid plans flew out the window. I haven't given up, I've just backed off a bit... for my sanity.
The boys are doing gymnastics once a week, which is hilarious. Big Brother's entire take away from each class is dependent on the trampoline: "You did such a good job! Was that fun?" "I did NOT jump on the trampoline." Little Brother's class is a mommy and me style class that I love. It's fun to watch them learn and grow and develop skills. But I repeat, it's hilarious.
I know if we could show you pictures, our boys would just make you melt. Since we're not quite there yet, I'll just have to talk about them a little more so you can paint your own pictures. We borrowed a book from the library called Ninja! a couple of weeks ago. One of the boys' favorite lines from the book is, "I am a ninja!" I had put the book on the dining table thinking that little hands would not get into them unless I was supervising (you know, these being borrowed books and all), until Little Brother wandered into the living room with the Ninja! book. I said, "Oh, no. Did you climb on the table and get the book?" His response? "I am ninja!!"
During the World Cup I was cheering for Germany, and while we watched the final the boys were cheering with me. Still to this day, Big Brother will say, "I'm Germany!" when playing any type of sport. He also will randomly yell at the top of his lungs, "GO GERMANY!" Usually in a public place like the grocery store. In other sports news, we took the boys to their first baseball game. I cannot express how much it thrills me that my boys are into this.
We got a package in the mail the other day so I asked the boys what they thought might be inside. Big Brother thought it was a "new teethbrushing," and Little Brother thought it was a "motorcycle." I don't know what goes on in their heads, but it is a normal thing for me to be surprised by what they say.
And in other news, not related to the kids, my garden is growing. This is a miracle. I have never grown anything in my life. And I busted the window out of our car. Apparently I got a little too rambunctious with the weed eater. Mercedes was singing in my head for at least 24 hours. The Hubs and I also celebrated our third anniversary. We went to this place that had several high ropes courses up in the trees. Probably not your typical anniversary celebration, but perfect for us Curious Caves. Oh, and I donated my pony tail and now have awesome hair.
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| My bad. |
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| Love birds |
And finally, our adoption update. The last time I wrote about our case, we were waiting for May 12th. It came and went uneventfully, thanks to the lack of urgency in our particular court. We had to wait for paperwork that should have come in February but actually got to us in July. Once those papers came through, we were able to start the process for adopting the boys. It's more paperwork and more waiting, but it looks like we might actually be finished and finalized in a month or two. I'm a little hesitant to put that timeline in writing, though, because we have learned not to expect a quick turn around on anything. We are so excited to adopt for so many reasons! We will have more freedom in decisions we make for our boys, we will get to give them our name, AND we can have a regular ol' babysitter stay with them while we go on a date like normal people. ;)
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| This is what happens when your three year old takes your picture on date night. |
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| He got a decent one, too, though. |
Glad you were curious enough to read.
