Sean walks, Kyle writes his name..and more

Kyle finally decided that he can write a K all by himself and now writes his own name at the age of 4.  Go, Kyle. And, after seeing Sean wear the Super Kyle Cape he was given when he was a baby, he decided that he will indeed finally try dressing up, and has been wearing it around the house, helping Adam do work. 
Sean learned to walk at about 13 months.  He's getting faster by day, and enjoys crawling up the steps.  he loves to swim and tries putting his face in to blow bubbles.  Kyle's getting more comfortable, too, and jumping in without his life jacket.  Kyle finished playing his first season of soccer.  It was...interesting.  It took him time to warm up and try things on his own, even though he could do it!  he's quite good at throw-ins...and taking water breaks.  He didn't love going, but stuck it out...and so did Adam and I.  We were hoping to sign him up for baseball, but missed the boat.  next year...I swear, pics will come soon...i'm still trying to finish sean's first photo book...

Kyle dancing

Want a good laugh?  Check this out.  I love little red!

Sean 11 months

Sean learned to crawl about 10 1/2 months.  He now loves to hold your hands and walk with you at 11 months, but is a cautious walker!  He will only walk if he is holding both your hands.  If you let go of one, he looks back at you and so sweetly grabs for your hand.   He scrunches up his face into a cheeseball look and shows his 2 bottom teeth and his two incoming top teeth.  At 11 1/2 months, Sean had his first ear infection-a double.  Poor boy hasn't been feeling good but is a trooper for the most part.  He LOVES getting kisses from big brother, Kyle, and gives the biggest smile every time he gets a kiss (which Kyle still hesitates to do-he is cautious around babies!)  Sean enjoys playing with cars and trucks and will make a "vroom" sound each time he rides them back and forth.  He loves anything that lights up and he still loves to read books!  He even turns the pages for you or will push it shut if he doesn't want  you to read the one you chose.  He won't take a sippy cup yet.  He loves to sleep on his tummy.  He is taking two 1 1/2 hour to 2 hour naps usually and sleeps usually from 8 to 7a.m.  He is now eating 4 times a day about 6 oz each.  He's started to like more solids, such as puffs and cheerios.  He continues to love the bath.  He gets so excited when we start running the water.  Although he's said mama and dada before, i think his first word he says and understands what he's saying is, "hi".  It's too cute.  I'll go to pick him up from school and he says, "Hi, hi, hi" and waves his arms frantically until I get to him for a hug.  When we talk to Adam on the phone, he says, "hi" over and over.  How funny!  We are loving all the moments we have with him!  More pictures soon, I promise!  I'm trying to catch up on the photo book-only on month 2 for him and he's almost a year! 

Splash Village!

We went to Splash Village in Frankenmuth for Adam's parent's anniversary.  It was a nice getaway for all.  Sean didn't like the water at first, but enjoyed it after he got used to the temp.  Kyle loved it!  He went down the waterslide by himself, which was a big deal since he is pretty reserved about trying new things.  He had lots of fun with his cousins and family!  Pics soon!

Sean 9 months

Another month flies by...and Sean keeps growing.  He started daycare (no more Graham-ma watching him two days a week :( ). He was pretty happy the first few weeks.  He slept a little, which I didn't expect him to at all.  It took a little bit to get his schedule figured out there.  Every time I picked him up, he was so happy!  And Kyle was very protective, too.  When a little boy in the room that is a few months older came walking over and tried to take Sean's pacifier, Kyle was so serious and took it back and gave it back to Sean.  Too cute!  And he coached him, too, on the way, saying, "It's o.k. Sean, you will be brave.  It'll be o.k.  You'll meet new friends."  Last week was a rough week for Sean.  I think he's been overtired because his naps aren't as long there and he it's harder for him to fall asleep.  He started having separation anxiety since he started daycare and has been so sad when I leave.  Even yesterday, I put him in the car seat to go grocery shopping, and he started to cry because he thought we were going to school.  It has been nice to have a 3 day weekend to spend with the boys!  I love them so much! 
Sean is attempting to crawl.  He goes from sitting to crawl position and takes a crawl or two, but then goes back to his belly.
He's still eating 5 times a day about 5 oz. each, and 3 times of the 5 has solid foods.  He has loved everything so far!  We just started giving him teething biscuits, which he likes, since he's teething, but isn't sure what to do with the piece once it breaks off in his mouth! 
Sleeping (Knock on wood!)  has become less stressful.  He has finally stopped screaming to sleep.  He still likes to be swaddled and uses his pacifier, but usually unswaddles himself and rolls to the side.  Knowck on wood some more that he has been sleeping through the night, from about 8 until 6 when he gets another bottle, then goes back to sleep until 8 or 9 when he can.  I definitely feel more sane now that I actually get some sleep!  Pictures coming soon.  ..

Sean 8 Months

Sean is growing so fast.  He has cute, chunky legs and chubby cheeks.  He still is content sitting, but over Christmas break is starting to move around in circles on his belly to reach toys (he did this with the help of slippery pants at first).  He still doesn't remember to roll over onto his back when he gets tired.  He is now onto formula and is eating lots of solid food, such as squash, applesauce, yogurt, peas, broccoli, sweet potatoes, peaches, bananas).  He gets very excited when he knows it's time to eat and waves his arms and moans!  He is taking mostly two naps a day...but still doesn't go to sleep well!  Will he ever?  Sometimes he falls asleep well at naptime, but at night he always screams.  Putting our hand on his cheek helps.  He eats four to five times a day with three solid meals.  His eyes are still blue and he still has two teeth.  He LOVES laughing when his big brother is silly.  He also loves taking a bath and doesn't cry when he gets splashed by his big brother at times.  He is a happy boy who loves to put anything he can in his mouth to chew!

Kyle's 4th Birthday

We decided not to have a family party for Kyle this year, but a small friend party instead.  Kyle wanted to make gingerbread houses, but we couldn't find any, so we made gingerbread trains instead with Cousin Coral and friend Lily from his old school.  His friend, Jesse, couldn't make it.  They had fun playing pin the nose on the snowman and playing a new game he got called Smatch after eating yummy Krus and Muer pizza and a cake Kyle picked out.  He also oved the bongos he got!