Potty Gold

The boys have been expressing interest in the "potty" lately. So, I did what any optimistic mother buying diapers for twins would do, I bought a potty seat. It arrived in the mail today and I introduced the boys to the new guest in the bathroom after dinner.

Sure enough, when I asked Alex if he wanted to potty after his bath, he nodded his head. He sat right down on that seat and peed in the toilet like he has been doing it for years. Never in a million years did I think one of them would successfully use it on the very FIRST try. 

Holy Olympic gold medal Batman! Needless to say, Aaron and I were pretty impressed and applauded Alex's big boy moves. Will he do it again? Not sure, but at least we are getting a head start.

21 Months

-Alex & Will-

You two are always finding new ways to redefine adorable. These days people are most impressed by your constant motion, curly blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes.

Speaking of hair, I haven't been able to cut your hair yet and it is getting pretty ridiculous. My promise to myself is that I will have it cut when hair accessories threaten to enter the picture. Until then, the comments about curls and questions about German heritage are more than welcome.

 -Will & Alex-

 -Alex & Will-

You both say "agua" at least 20 times a day. Water is the center of your universe and you babble about it, play in it, seek it out and fight over it constantly. Swim lessons are an absolute must for you (for your safety, my sanity and because we will ALL have a blast). 

-Will & Alex-

Watermelon, seaweed and cherry tomatoes straight from the vine are some of your top food favorites. Lately I have been mixing orange juice with carbonated water and you both insist on sips whenever you see it in my cup.

Sleep comes easiest when your heads are covered with blankets. I have no idea why you two prefer to burrow so deeply into your quilts but it happens every night without fail. As a result, we make trips into your room to excavate your heads so that you can keep breathing and we can sleep easier ourselves.

-Will & Alex-

-Alex & Will-

Water play with the hose and sprinkler has evolved into specific duties (Will works the faucet and Alex waves around the sprinkler head). When this arrangement is in motion, nothing is safe. Cell phones are left inside and windows are shut.

-Will & Alex-

Favorite toys these days include matchbox cars, scoops and buckets, any sort of building blocks and a well loved baby doll. Honestly, toys are the last thing on your mind...unless they are floating in water or buried in sand somewhere outside.

Alexander... 

 -Alex-

You take watering the plants and lawn very seriously. I love watching you brace yourself against the hose and completely covering the backyard (and everyone in it) with water all while wearing a HUGE grin on your face.

 -Alex-

Babies fascinate you and encourage your gentle side to show itself. Our baby at home requires a tight swaddle and kisses from you. Real babies at school apparently get soft touches and up close eye contact.

You have started performing magic tricks with towels. When people play along, you come unhinged with excitement and often take it up a notch and hide yourself.  

-Alex-

Rocks always find their way into your mouth and you really enjoying digging in the sand.  When you are not outside, you wind down by playing with cars and dancing to whatever music Daddy will play for you.

-Alex-

William...

 -Will-

You are so expressive. My favorite face of yours these days is the one you make whenever you hear a power tool, lawn mower, airplane, loud car, etc. I call it the "O" face...

-Will-

The baby gets snuggles from you whenever you a NOT busy pulling cat tails. You prefer to snuggle with people and will gladly give out hugs and kisses when asked. 

-Will-

I am nowhere near ready to turn your cribs into toddler beds but I have a feeling that you will be the one to encourage that step. Books and blankets are getting stacked at bed time so that you stand on top and rule the roost. This stacking and climbing behavior happens outside of the crib as well.

-Will-

Cars continue to fascinate you and you make sure to point them out whenever you can. Luckily, your Daddy knows all about them and is already starting to share his knowledge with you.

                                        Love you both!

                                                          Mama & Daddy

First Wedding

Three weeks ago, these two hooligans were in a fancy wedding...

As you can see they put everything they had into being ring bearers.  It was a SERIOUS job. (They fell asleep during the short drive from the church to the hotel).

They slept for about 30 minutes, refueled and danced the night away at the reception. Boy, did they ever dance. (Many thanks to everyone who helped chase them around that night!)

Brunch at the Bensen the next morning was icing on the cake...

 -Alex-

-Will-

 

Thank you Uncle Matt and Auntie Kelly for sharing your beautiful day with us.  We all feel so lucky that you found each other.  Cheers & Congratulations!