Happy Thanksgiving!

Even though we have been listening to Christmas music and the house is mostly all decorated for Christmas, it was just Thanksgiving! It was fun helping at Everett's school for their feast and party. I am lucky that they let me bring Lionel who loves being at Everett's school. And Everett is so happy to have him there to play with (when he's not being chased around by his 2 girlfriends!) They had a petting zoo and I thought Lionel's head would explode from all the "cute" animals. He definitely wanted to take a bunny home with him! And the sweetest thing was how cute the boys were at Thanksgiving dinner. Everett said, "I'm really enjoying Thanksgiving, Mama!" and Lionel told me that my homemade mac and cheese was "really tasty".

THREE!

Ugh, my baby is three! In the last 2 months, Lionel has truly transformed from baby to boy. His transition was a little slower than Everett's because he is the youngest, but boy, is he maturing fast now! His language has exploded and he is quite a funny little thing. He is telling stories and jokes and begging for "just two more playtimes" when it is time for bed. He is definitely strong-willed, but still so very sweet. He loves his brother so much and I overheard him asking him for help to reach his water bottle in the fridge. They are finally forming a bond and it warms my heart. He is still an animal lover and currently sleeps with a turtle, a snake, and a crab. Oh, and of course, "Coggy". (We only lost one over the last year, so we have three left!) I truly enjoy spending my days with him. He plays very well by himself and loves a good episode of Scooby Doo. But the best part is his little voice every night, saying, "I love you, too, Mama". Happy Birthday, my sweet boy!

A Desert Field Trip with Papa & Grandma

Skipping stones really means throwing the biggest rocks they can find!