It's nap time. Both boys are in their cribs. They continue to sleep in the same room (for better or for worse, not sure yet...) Only Luke is sleeping at the moment. Hopefully Ben doesn't wake him up with his constant chatter and sound effects!
There are so many things I feel like I should do... fold laundry, write thank-you notes, pay bills, make appointments, blah, blah, blah. Instead I'm going to sit here and eat a sugar cookie while I write a quick post. I wish I could be committed enough to write a post everyday. These boys do so many hilarious, awful, disgusting, cute and clever things. I know I will forget them if I don't document them!
Four weeks ago yesterday Luke came home. I continue to be amazed by him everyday. He is acclimating so much faster than I thought he would. He's eating most of the same foods as Ben. He knows his family (and extended family) very well. He sleeps through the night, takes a nap everyday. He has learned to communicate many of his needs without whining. Instead he signs (or says) "please" and "help" and "more" and "all done." He loves the pool, the playground, going for walks; he tolerates the grocery store and Target without much fuss.
Luke is definitely more compliant than Ben when it comes to diaper changes. More than once, after completing Luke's diaper change, I have asked him to go get Ben. He runs off to wherever Ben is and takes him by one (or two!) hands saying, "Come on, Ben-Ben" repeatedly, leading him to the changing mat. Such a big helper!! He likes to put things back where they belong. He usually removes his shoes when he comes inside. Last night after bath time, he went back into the bathroom to collect the boys' dirty clothes so mom could put them in the laundry basket. Too cute!
One day after Ben removed his diaper to poop on the wood floor (SO gross!!!), I decided it was time for a kid's potty. We found one at target that even "flushes"-- I just couldn't resist. ;) So far Luke is the only one that has successfully used it, but I'm hoping he will rub off on Ben.
Luke has continued to warm up to his mama. I think Dad will always be his favorite, but I'm thankful that he seems to feel safe and secure with me as well. Most days I get my Lukie snuggles after his nap since Ben sleeps longer than him, so we get a few quiet moments together. At night our routine is for Luke to cuddle with Dad while I rock Ben to sleep. We're trying to get them to bed by 7:30 or 8:00 because they keep waking up between 5-6:00 am.
For whatever reason, Luke has taken a liking to these safety goggles that were included in a tool set given to the boys. He has been wearing them for almost 24 hours straight-- sometimes over his eyes and sometimes on top of his head-- except for when he's sleeping. But don't worry, they stay in the crib next to him for safe keeping!
Luke is a little fish at the pool. He rolls around and floats and submerges his head over and over while holding his breath. No idea how he knows what to do in the water. Goodness knows he's never had swimming lessons!
Ben continues to be an energetic little pistol. For the most part he is playing well with Luke (minus the episodes of biting and pushing his brother downstairs!). He's learning new words each day. "Hot" (which he uses to describe both chicken nuggets and popsicles, so I guess in his mind it means "extreme temperature"). "Bubbles" "Berry" He's eating tons and growing like crazy. I'm not sure how it's possible, but he looks fatter everyday. Uncle Dave recently said that he thinks Ben is going to be a "glass half full" type person and I would agree. There's a lot of joy bundled up in that sweet boy!
I guess that's enough for now. I should probably get something done while I can...
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