The boys had a busy week last week with their cousins visiting. They loved it! They were especially enamored with their cousin John who didn't have to do much to crack them up.
We toured Newport, Rhode Island last Monday. We walked through the Vanderbilt mansion (not necessarily a toddler friendly activity, but still an amazing thing to see or should I say ogle), ate a lovely seafood dinner on the water (the boys will eat seafood, but prefer fries, alas!) and walked the Cliff walk along the ocean. What a beautiful area. The weather was warm and sunny although windy off the ocean.
One of the most interesting things for us while in Newport was that by 3:30 in the afternoon, Thomas' diaper was still dry!!!! I didn't realize that he was holding it or I would have checked it much sooner. I've noticed this week even napping he keeps his diaper dry. We are still at the same point with Nathan but they are two totally different boys. We are getting brave and going on small jaunts now with the boys in underwear.
That's Nathan on the shelf in the pantry and also Nathan reclining in the packing box.
One of Nathan's favorite expressions is "fell down". As you can see his nose looks funny. It's skinned. He fell down a few stairs and left a little nose behind. He also likes to use the word "stuck" like his foot is "stuck"in the chair.
You have to really listen to what they say now because it's not all gibberish although sometimes we really have to use the surroundings to get any idea what they are trying to say.
Every morning at about 6:30, I have 2 little urchins who climb out of their bed and come snuggle with me in mine. It's really awful.
Both boys are also proficient at opening doors.....gone are the days we could corral them into a room for some peace of mind.
They really enjoy being read to now and they are good at finding a book and bringing it to you!
