New things

Here are some pictures of their newest fun thing to do. They say "time for night-night" and run and get their blankets and pillows off my bed. They lay on the couch or chairs, or even floor and pretend to sleep. If only they would pretend to sleep when it's actually time to sleep.........

Since we don't have a lot of new to tell about where we have gone, or what we have done, I thought I would fill this entry with a couple of stories about what they are doing and saying lately.

Will loves to talk! The child talks non-stop. He is definitely related to me, and those genes don't come from Brian. He will repeat things over and over until you acknowledge what he's talking about "daddy car in garage, daddy car in garage?" "Yes Will, daddy's car is in the garage." Then he moves on to something else. Since he has a great memory, he talks about things he saw or things that happened weeks ago. He still is rather shy in social situations, though. It does take him a little while to warm up to new things (swimming lessons). Will has been asking to go potty so it won't be too long until we start, I think.

Xander is still a lot like Brian. Dale commented on it the other day, too. Xander was sitting by himself in the garage while I was working and the others were inside playing. Dale observed that Brian used to do the same thing, just sit around in his own little world, near another person, but not necessarily interacting with them. His latest thing is pushing/pinching/pulling hair. He's in time out for it a lot. I'm also going to try and post some video of him singing. He loves to sing and does it all the time. He even tries to sing songs with complicated words like "Baby Beluga". It's pretty cute. He bobs his head while he sings in his little low monotone voice. He's also been called cute so much that now he asks us if he's cute. Brian got his pajamas on him the other day, brushed his hair and said "You're all done." And Xander said "Cute?" He flirts already, too. He was making cute faces and smiling at a lady from the multiples club who was here one night. I think he's already learning how to be a ladies' man.

Grace is still miss Sassypants. She has a very low frustration level. If she is carrying her tower of legos around and part of it falls down, she screams. If she is trying to carry 8 things in her arms and she can only get 7 to stay in, she screams. She's getting a little better and calmly asking me for help, but sometimes she forgets and gets mad. Grace likes everything, we think. She'll announce every once in a while if she likes something. It usually is so cute we can't stand it. Brian took them to a lake and fed baby ducks and she told him "I like baby duckies daddy." She also announced to me yesterday "I like stripes, mommy." She is definitely a girl. She likes girly colors and loves to play with her babies and carry purses (although the boys carry an occasional purse, it drives Brian nuts.)

We have a huge weekend planned. Lots of 4th of july celebrations on Friday and Saturday, then their birthday party on Sunday. So, there will be lots of pictures and news early next week. Have a great holiday weekend everyone!