My Boys

I wish my computer had not crashed this last summer, because man do I miss my photoshop. (I now have a Mac, which is not compatible with the version of photoshop I own.) We were supposed to take family pictures in September, but we did not realize that Mike's schedule changed the same weekend we had them scheduled. So I am hoping in the spring to have family pictures taken (I love outside pictures and it is currently very cold in Utah.) But Mike has a cousin that likes to dabble in photography, and she took some really cute pictures of the boys.

Collin is now 3 months away from turning 3. I cannot believe this funny spunky little boy has been in our lives this long. Time just truly flies by. He now is potty trained (except at night and naps, although usually stays dry most of the night and even during naps) which makes us the happiest parents as two bottoms in diapers gets expensive! He ran around half naked for about 6-7 months while we were home, and it just clicked with him. We still give him small treats for number 2, but he is just so good to let is know.

He loves TV a bit too much, a bad habit he picked up last year when I was on bedrest. But he LOVES books probably more, and is always bringing us books to read to him. He is obsessed with Christmas, much to Mike's dismay and loves to listen to and sing Christmas songs, has a pretty decent "ho, ho, ho" and thinks Santa is pretty cool.

Collin is incredibly spunky. This morning, I went out the garage to get his shoes out of the car. He was standing at the door saying "no momma, its cold, come inside, you need your coat, you will get sick, come inside right now." Hmmm, apparently he is more perceptive than I thought. He still ha not sworn, which if you knew me, and my *cough* occasional shit, damn, or hell *cough* is pretty miraculous.

He has the most darling dimples, and when I get him ready for church on Sunday, he tells me "momma, I's handsome." He loves Jacob, and they both get so excited to see each other. Oddly enough, Collin is incredibly sweet to other children. The reason I find this somewhat odd is that he and his cousin Tatum fight, all. The. Time. They love each other, but after the novelty of being together wears off, it is like they could be brothers. But in nursery and with other kids, he is always sharing his snacks and toys.

On to Jacob. Jacob is incredibly sweet. He is so sweet and cuddly sometimes it scares me (I have a constant worry since Lilly  and Ryker were so sweet that it seems like the cute sweet kind of spirits are the celestial variety and I don't ever want to lose another one of my children.) He wants to be held, something Collin did not like after he was about 6-7 months and so mobile. He is doing better at sleeping through the night, but still has nights where that does not happen.

In regards to development, Jacob is kind of mixed. He has great fine motor skills (those necessary to grasp little things) but his gross motor skills are behind. He rolls around, is becoming a pretty good butt-scooter, gets up and rock while he is on his hands and knees, can stand while somewhat supported, but that is where it ends. We are supposed to be getting an evaluation from Kids-on-the-Move but it has not happened yet. He loves to clap, will cover his eyes and play peek-a-boo with you, gives us kisses, and than wants to be snuggled some more. You would swear he was still breastfeeding as he is the biggest Momma's boy I know. He is happy, love to giggle and be tickled, and thinks that bath time is the bee's knees. We love him and he is just the sweetest happiest little addition in our family.

We are heading into the end of the semester for both Mike and I, so you may not see a post for another month, as the blessed Holiday season is upon us. Plus, Mike and I are celebrating our 7th anniversary next week (where did those years go) so I want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving. I am so very grateful for my family and all that they bless me with.

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Jacob loves to eat.