I love checking out my little garden every day to watch lettuce, green beans, a single strawberry and some other unknown green things grow (Patrick said he would remember which seeds were where...ha ha!) The kids take turns watering every day and they too get a kick out of seeing things grow and grow.
Here is Abel in his relaxed-you're-not-taking-my-hat-off pose (with his monkey, a new favorite)
Here is Abel after his ginormously traumatic buzz cut. Mom said it was time for the long hair to go. Dad said let's do it at home. Mom knew it would turn south fast. But we did it anyway.
Good thing Abel has a super duper big sister to cheer him up!
Here is the box, hidden under the rock. We're using a "CTR" stamp as our family stamp
And this photo will go below our first stamp (of a tea pot, of course!) in our log book. Thanks for hamming it up Abel!
I don't love everything that Afton teaches Abel. This new trick gave me lots of giggles today.
The kids got their thirst quenched while watching our patio turn into polka dots.
photo courtesy of Abel
Abel is an awesome 2 year old. He has just enough enthusiasm and curiosity mingled with the appropriate amount of fear. I love that he answers questions in full sentences, has a great high pitched fake laugh, takes solid 2 hour naps, and can entertain himself with anything toy with wheels for an entire day.
Abel knows when it's time to a cuddle and will find me and throw himself at me for a hug. He really believes in the magic of kissing owies better. Abe loves being praised for his accomplishments, In fact, he has been starting the potty process on his own with no need for reward...just a solid high five and a hug.
I am so lucky to have Afton as my daughter. She has been so helpful to me since my surgery. She has been looking for ways to help without being asked and has really grown up in the last month. She likes to clear and rinse the dishes, prides herself on cleaning up without being asked and loves to get snacks and lunch ready herself.
Afton is a very inventive girl. She devised this game with magnets and rocks last week and called it Rock Garden with Gates. Then shed and I played I Spy with it. She spent a good 30 minutes developing this game. She always invents new games to play with Abel and loves when Abel loves her games.
And oh my goodness is she silly. Her knock knock jokes are way out in left field. Her happiness lies in making others laugh. She is so thrilled to finally be strong enough to tickle me and looks for every sneaky chance to do just that.
