My 'big boys' are getting bigger and bigger every week.  First of all, they're quickly growing out of all their 'new' winter clothes we bought just a few months ago.. luckily we're quickly moving into spring.  And secondly they're meeting new milestones.

I've said it before, but we've always had trouble with Liam going poo in the potty since we began potty training.  Well finally, we have some improvement.  He's gone 3 or 4 times in the last 2 weeks!!  That is a huge step for him.  He still doesn't seem to like going, but he is doing it.

Also, we've moved their toddler beds into their rooms.  We moved 1 bed first because the other bed needed a small repair, and they didn't seem to be interested in sleeping or resting in it.. but when we moved in the 2nd bed I think they realized that they each can have a big boy bed and became very excited.  They both slept in their big boy beds that night.  They went right to sleep and we didn't hear a peep out of them all night.  They did wake up about 30-40 min earlier than normal though.  Nap the next day didn't go well, and the next night was the same story.  They both got up, we put them back in bed, they got up again, so we put them in their cribs.  (That's the deal, if they get up then they don't get their big boy beds.)  The 3rd night was a little different.  Liam didn't even want to sleep in his bed, but asked for his crib instead so he slept there.  Coen however asked for his bed so he stayed there.  He went right to sleep and woke up once during the night a bit confused I think.  He was asking for Liam, even though Liam was right next to him.  Once he relized Liam was there, he hopped back in bed and went back to sleep.
We're not sure how much longer it will take to get them completely used to sleeping in their beds, but we're excited for this new step.  (We're hoping it will make traveling a lot easier... currently they will not sleep anywhere but their cribs.)

Another thing I'm loving is the fact they really enjoy singing.  We take them to a Tiny Tots class, and they usually don't do much singing during the class, but they're bringing what they learn there home, and are singing a lot.  Coen does more singing than Liam and currently his favorite songs are 'Here is the Bee Hive' and 'Row, Row, Row your Boat'. (This song is courtesy of thier cousins Annelise and Celeste.)
I hope they enjoy singing and will stay involved as they get older.


And the last thought for the day... The boys like putting things in their pockets, but when they don't have pockets they simply put things down their pants.  LOL

Usually when it comes to saying a prayer over food, I help direct the boys in what to say.  Sometimes they'll say a few things on their own, but usually they look towards Daddy or me to help them along.
Well today I asked Liam if he wanted to say the prayer, but Coen butted in (just like an older brother should, lol) and started praying on his own.. so I thought I'd document his first prayer.
"God, tankin food. Sammie, chips.  Amen"

Simple and perfect.

It's been way too long since my last post.  September 23rd was the last.. wow!
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years have all come and gone.  A lot has happened since then.  The boys of course are learning new things all the time.  They generally do not have issues expressing their needs or wants.  I do still think they are a little behind as far as vocabulary goes, but it's not as noticeable these days.

Just a few key points over the past few months.
- The boys had their first 'performance' with their Tiny Tots group.  Christmas morning they rang their bells to a song.  (They didn't do any singing, but they sure did enjoy ringing the bells.)  We weren't sure if Liam would stay up with the group, but he did!  We are so happy they've enjoyed their singing group so far.
- Oliver's wife, Naomi, accepted a position in the KC area so she has moved back up.  They just signed the closing papers on their new house last week, so Oliver is no long living with us.  Kind of bitter sweet.  Nice to have just the 4 of use together, but the boys miss having Uncle Oliver around... and I miss his macaroni and cheese!  This also means I will be babysitting their 3 youngest children.  I start next week!
- Today the boys have their first Pre-Op appointment.  Wednesday is their Pre-Op physical and a week from Wednesday is the scheduled surgery day.  Yes, surgery day is quickly approaching.  Right now we're not sure if it will actually be taking place.  Both boys have come down with a small cold and if they're not well, then it will have to be rescheduled.
- Also, we found out a week before Christmas that Milo is diabetic.  (Type 2)  He had been having some odd issues and after some research, we borrowed my mom's gluclose meter and he tested.  Showed 410!  We promptly got him into the dr and sure enough he has diabetes.  He was immediately put on medication, 2 pills a day and a diet change.  Now, after 3 weeks he's managed to keep his levels in the normal range and he's down to 1 pill.  He is doing fantastic!  I am so proud of him.  (Also as a side effect to me because of the diet change, I've managed to loose 5 lbs and I'm now only 6 lbs away from from my ultimate goal and only 1 lb from being out of the 140's... some place I haven't been probably in the last 8 years.)


So, that's the last few months in a nutshell.  The coming months will probably be even more crazy with the surgery coming up and babysitting.  Life is going to get interesting.