Playing Catch up

Sleep isn't the only thing we need to catch up on lately. We have been outside so much these days that little time has been left for blogging, emailing, cleaning and laundry. But like we all need clean underwear- I am sure that you stalkers are lurking for new information. So here you go:
Bella has discovered how easy it is to have curly hair. She loves it and asks for curly Q's ALL the time now. On a walk we had a conversation that went something like this: "Mama God gave me straight hair. But YOU mama gave me curly hair!" So true baby girl!
The battle continues with this one sleeping. My theory and plan was working until two things got in the way. The first was the boy's Daddy who disagrees with the method ( he is a softy- and I love him for it), and the second was a combination of a runny nose and cough. Despite these two things, he was actually sleeping a little bit better and I was planning on writing about how firmness, ( and compromise with spouse) pays off in the long run- however last night he was up for 3 hours and ended up in our bed again. Oh well... back to the drawing board!
Most of our mornings are spent at the park. I love the selection of parks we have around us. This summer both of the kids are big enough to conquer them on their own. And instead of making sure no one falls I am able to play chase and climb along with them. Who ever said staying at home was difficult? We play hard all morning, make it home for lunch and then ALL of us take a nice long nap. ( thus the lack of posts!)
I've been enjoying watching little Caleb transition from a baby to a boy. He is talking much more now, and spends his time doing boy things, "playing in the mud, playing cars, finding rocks and sticks, and hitting things. " He is fun to be around, and I am finding doing "boy" things to be much more exciting than I imagined.
Bella and Caleb are in a weird phase with each other. One moment they are best little buddies playing nicely and co operating with each other. The next moment they are screaming at each other and calling in the forces. A.K.A ME! I was thinking that it would end soon, until a mom with three kids told me that it really doesn't. At least anytime soon! But it is nice to see them love each other... even if a little bit of bickering is included.

Caleb with his new wheels. Thank you Mr. Stimulus. We wanted to do one fun thing with the money we recieved. And couldn't think of anything better than bikes for the kids. They are learning how to ride. But don't worry we also bought a big box of bandaids to go with us!
Speaking of bikes, I probrobly should wrap this up so we can get back outside. I'll catch up more this weekend I promise. There is one more thing I have to share...

MY BABY IS NOW TWO! Sniff sniff... I am so proud of my Caleb... and he is getting so BIG! We had a fun day and a really fun party. I'll post more pictures soon.

Hope you all have a good long weekend!