Question of the day

And answer of the day.

Dad- "I want you to tell me what's in this brain right now." (Talking to Porter and pointing to his head.)

Porter- " Happiness."

Growing Up (3/28/16)

Our boys are growing up.  We set up the top bunk of our new bunk beds for Porter and Jonas finally got moved into a real bed (crib, no more pack n play).  We'll see how night one goes.  Jonas had a little trouble initially going to sleep, but he's sleeping now.  My biggest concern is that when he tries to rock himself back to sleep, which he does to go to sleep and fall back asleep during the night, he's not going to be able to do it since the crib railings are not as forgiving as the walls of a pack n play.  Wish us luck!

Lifelong Friends (3/24)

My dear friend Whit came to visit Utah for a family reunion. I haven't seen her in at least 5 years.  I love her!  And I loved getting to meet her cute kids and introducing her to my kids.  

You know it's a life long friend when you can pick up and talk about anything.  She is basically part of the Lower family.  

Sadly, I was talking too much to remember to take a picture.

Vocabulary

Jonas says the following words:

Mama

Dada

Ash

Ball

Hi

Milk (signs)

Please (signs)

And I'm pretty sure he said "bonk" when I said it.

He has also caught the reading bug.  He will pick out a book for you to read him.  He brings it to you and puts it in your hand.  He has his favorites.  I'm pretty sure his most favorite is, "Goodnight Gorilla".  He also likes, "The Big Red Barn".  He sits and flips through books by himself too.

At the library after story time.

Going batty can happen in < 1 hour

This morning I had to touch up some paint in the office during Jonas' nap so we can start getting everything moved back in.  Since the touch ups were near the ceiling and the floor is already in, I didn't have any painting for Porter to help with.  Porter clearly wanted my attention and naughtiness ensued.  First, he dropped the drywall tape roll he in the paint can. Then he tried to knock over the paint can.  Next he made a mess with the yogurt.  I didn't realize that yogurt and Legos went together.  But, apparently it's fun to submerge Lego people in your yogurt while consuming a 32 oz container of yogurt.  The final straw was when he took the paintbrush I had just cleaned that was still wet and ran off with it.  When I YELLED at him to stop, he flung it into the living room.  There was white paint tinged drops splattered all over the wall, our canvas family photo, the chair and some of the bookshelf.  I admit, this was not a proud mom moment for me.  I spanked him and put him in time out.  I had to apologize and hold him tight.

Later when we were talking and I was asking what I could do to not get so frustrated, he said I could put myself in time out for at least a minute.  Smart kid. I agree.