THIS is what we've been waiting for...

Here are just a few examples of awesomeness at our house lately.

A few days ago Jackson and Aiden were playing on the floor with Jason and I was cleaning up in the kitchen. I came around the kitchen and Jackson looked up at me, smiled and said, "Mama!" and ran to me to give me a hug. It was one of THE BEST feelings in the world.

Then just yesterday when Jason came home, both boys heard the lock turn and had HUGE smiles on their face as they took off running to get their Daddy's attention. Jason was so proud and said, "Remember? THIS is the age I couldn't wait to get to. THIS is what hurt me most about not having kids." I fell in love even MORE.

Aiden and Jackson are starting to show more affection to each other. It's still not a very common occourance but I try to catch them doing nice things for each other and to each other and then I will make sure to praise them. For example, just yesterday Aiden walked up to Jackson who was getting his diaper changed and he patted him very nicely on the head. Normally Aiden would have smacked him with a wooden spoon or something....so I made sure to clap for Aiden and tell him what a good boy he was being. haha It's the little things.

Today! haha I was asking Jackson to "give Mommy a kiss" and he would stick his tongue out. Here he is blowing kisses. hahahahaha



I asked him to give Aiden a kiss and Jackson leaned over and licked Aiden's face. Aiden looked up at me with a HUGE grin. LOL! I love this stuff!!!

We've also been working on sharing more. They are still far from being what I'd call a great sharers but you can tell that they are at least able to understand what it means to share. That as long as a parent is involved, they will get their turn eventually.


It's still easier if you give them both their own straw. :o)

And Jackson's so smart he thinks that if he sucks on BOTH straws that maybe he'll get MORE.


These kids are simply awesome. Being their Mommy is pretty easy cause it's so much fun! We should have the Halloween pictures back in just a few days so keep your eyes peeled. We will send out an email with the password so you can view them on Penny's website. Mommy's little Monkey's!