The warm weather has passed and cooler temps have set in.
That means less time outside, no walks with the wagon and no trips to the park.
It shall return someday soon (hopefully) but until then we are stuck inside!
That’s ok, Alex and Evan don’t seem to mind!
We had a great run of summer like weather here in Michigan
for about two weeks, so we got to wear shorts, play outside and take in the
warm air. But, it’s Michigan and we all knew it wasn’t going to last. So, we
are back to reality, although this weekend is looking nice for Easter – Sunny and
60.
We are heading up to Frankenmuth, Michigan on Saturday to
celebrate Easter with my family. Frankenmuth is a small little German Town
about an hour north of where we live. It’s famous for their Chicken Dinners,
family friendly hotels, cute little shops and of course Bronner’s Christmas
World – the largest Christmas store in the world. It’s also the place where
Eric proposed to me so it holds an extra special place in my heart. J I am excited to go for
the day because it’s something different for a change and I don’t have to cook.
If I remember to take pictures, I will post some next week.
Alex and Evan are doing well. Here’s what’s been going on:
Last Friday in Physical Therapy, Alex decided he would take
off walking in the Gait Trainer! I was blown away, in fact I was in so much
shock I didn’t even have a chance to cry like I usually do when he does amazing
things. Evan was with us, so I was trying to keep him out of trouble and didn’t
even realize Alex was taking off. I did end up getting it on video and I will
post it as soon as I figure out how to get it off my new phone! He didn’t move
the trainer on his own (his therapist Kate helped) but I have never seen him
take steps like that before. He did it again today. I am so proud of that boy
for all he has done and seeing him accomplish new things will never get old. He
is so amazing and such an inspiration to me.
I only have one word to describe Evan lately: Funny. He has
his Dad’s personality and sense of humor all the way. He LOVES to make people
laugh. At first, I thought it was just Alex he liked to get laughing, but I
have noticed more and more he is after everyone. The thing is, is that he KNOWS
he’s funny too – which is even cuter. He is babbling in his own language more
and more so I think it is only a matter of time before he starts talking. He
knows a few words like juice, cheese, sock, shoe and Dada is his favorite at
the moment. The tantrums are still prominent and I don’t think they will be
going away anytime soon. I am sure it is only the beginning. He loves to give
hugs and kisses and my favorite is when I don’t even have to ask.
Something new we have started before bedtime is cuddle time
with the boys. We bring them into our room to cuddle for about 15 minutes
before we put them to bed. It really helps all of us relax and wind down after
a long day. They don’t seem to cry as long when we put them to bed. I know the
cuddles won’t last forever so I am really trying to enjoy them now!
Yay for taking steps!!! That is so exciting. I bet he loves being able to do that.
ReplyDeleteI also love your idea of cuddle time. It is a small window when they will want to do that so we should get every last bit possible. We might have to try that. Although, we have a routine of taking them up in their room and getting on the couch and reading 2 books (they each get to pick one) then we turn the lights out - they each get to snuggle for minute in each of our laps (if my husband is home) and then they go to bed. That works pretty well too.