2.5 Years Old!

Yesterday was Charlie's half birthday and I can't even believe he is 2.5 years old! Where has the time gone? I know, I know, I've said that a million times before. Oh how we love this kid. He is stubborn, sleepless, strong willed, wild and loud but we wouldn't trade him for anything. He is also smart, energetic, funny and loving. At times this age is really a trial but we feel pretty blessed to have enjoyed this not so little guy for the last two and a half years. Here are some things he is up to right now: -Finally is saying "I and me" instead of talking in third person -Can recite the alphabet and count to ten -Knows only three colors - red, blue, and orange. We are seriously concerned he might be color blind because everything else is black. -Started waking up at 5am after 2.5 years of being a perfect sleeper -Loves playing with his sister and making her laugh, and also beating her up when mom isn't looking -Is obsessed with cars, trucks, tools, guitars, balls, cowboys, flipping lights off and on and pretending to take naps -Loves movies, particularly Cars, Ice Age and Veggie Tales -Knows that all things belong to Jesus, even holes in the ceiling -Has a sudden uninterest in food (unless it is cake,cookies or candy) even though he has been a piglet since birth -Says one inappropriate phrase "Dang it!" which he says repeatedly and loudly -Can throw a fierce tantrum that can go on for hours -Weighs an estimated 34 pounds -Gives the best sloppy wet kisses and sweetest bear hugs -Loves his Grandmas and Grandpa more than his parents -Probably a million other interesting things I can't remember due to lack of sleep -

Four Months Old

I can't believe Della has been part of our family for four whole months. What a blessing she is! We just adore her and are so thankful to get to love her everyday! Some things Della is up to at four months:

• Giggles and laughs all the time, especially at her big brother
• Is ticklish under her arms and in her neck rolls
• Fascinated by her hands
• Rolls all over the living room
• Occasionally sleeps through the night (12 hours last night!) and occasionally is up 1-2x in the night
• Naps randomly in 15 -45 minute shifts, never consistently and never for very long
• Loves to sit in her Bumbo, bounce in her Jumperoo and snuggle her brother in his bed
• Poops like every four days (seriously?? She eats like all day)
• Speaking of eating, she eats every three hours
• Loves to be outside
• Has sweet blue/gray eyes and very blond hair
• Likes baths and swimming (went in the pool for the first time today!)