It's catch up time... May Pt. 1

I had a few posts in progress that I never got around to finishing and publishing... sigh. I'm starting to think I'm never going to be awesome at this blogging thing. Anyway, this should get you up to speed:
May 1:

My mother-in-law and I took Caleb and my nephew, Austin to see Sesame Street Live last night. The boys absolutely loved it. They clapped, cheered and danced their little hearts out. At the end of the show, they each picked out a souvenir. Austin got a stuffed Elmo and Caleb got a stuffed Big Bird. When we got back home, Caleb started telling a new joke:

Caleb: Knock Knock
Me: Who's there?
Caleb: Elmo & Big Bird
Me: Elmo & Big Bird, Who?
Caleb: They're best friends.

<3 He's so sweet.

May 2:

FAITH is different from proof; the latter is human, the former is a Gift from God.
- Blaise Pascal

Whenever I fold baby clothes fresh out of the dryer, I can't help but feel incredibly blessed. These tiny little clothes are for my precious, healthy baby. Washing his clothes reminds me that he's mine and I get to see his face every single day and care for him and be his mom. My boys are two of God's greatest gifts to me.

Caleb: Mom, baby Owen is talking!
Me: He is? What's he saying?
Caleb: Ummm... 'scooby scooby doo!'
Me: You're silly.
Caleb: You're silly too!

Later in the day...

Owen: gooo gaaa oooh
Caleb: Mom, baby Owen is silly!
Me: He is, isn't he. What's he saying now?
Caleb: Johnny Cash.

And just when I thought my heart was about to burst with all of his silly sweetness...

His handle came off his sand bucket and I told him bring it to me and I would fix it. He said "No, Daddy have to fix it." And then he went back into his room and yelled at me "It's too hard for you! Daddy have to fix it!" Ha! Gee thanks, son. I'll remember that...

May 12:

Clayton got a haircut tonight. He sat on the couch and Caleb looked at him and said "You look beautiful!"

 

Clayton was putting the clean dishes away out of the dishwasher. Caleb was watching him and said "Thank you for cleaning that!" Aside from it being cute that our 3 year old appreciates clean dishes, I love this because it shows me that he sees and takes note of Clayton and I telling each other thank you for doing things around the house. We try not to take each other or the things we contribute for granted (even if they are as mundane and necessary as unloading the dishwasher) and that is one thing I hope my children learn: Always contribute and always be thankful and appreciative for what others contribute.