Well the title is supposed to be a little pun like the fun mom's have on their blogs...life according to my iPhone. No iPhone here, just 2 busy boys and an outdated digital camera ;)
Anyway, this is just a catch up post on life lately here. We are on Spring Break(which how can is almost be done!?) and enjoying doing whatever the days bring. It is such a nice break from packing and unpacking bags, rushing out in the morning and trying to get something decent on the table when we get home(well, okay, so I really don't try too hard during the school week to get something decent on the table--good thing Torrey is not picky!) I want to keep this blog to document our lives but I am still trying to not spend so much time in front of this screen. Right now little man is napping and Cameron is enjoying his new little toy. Yes, another new toy with a motor that you will see below! As my hamburger unthaws and my towels finish spinning--I have a few moments to catch up. As of course so many of you have been waiting to hear what has been happening here lately--HA! It still is funny that possibly more people than who I work with actually read this!!
The biggest news around here lately is that this little boy decided he wants to wear these!!!
Woohoo, Haiden! Up until a few weeks ago he had absolutely NO interest in going on the toilet and would still not even tell us if he had a poopie diaper. One Saturday when we had that hot spell, he all of a sudden said his diaper bugged him and he wanted to wear underwear. So, I promptly dropped what I was doing to somewhere find him some! Luckily, he was okay borrowing his brothers because I could not for the life of me find the first ones we used for Cameron. Since then he has dropped his nap time diaper and has even woke up a handful of time completely dry overnight. That of itself is a major feat as he would wake up soaked through many mornings. Both my boys have been incredibly easy to potty train. I was waiting until this summer when I would be home, but as soon as Haiden made up his own mind, it was a piece of cake. And of course bribery always adds the extra incentive ;)
Still a little ham! I just LOVE little boy buns in underwear! He got to pick out his own and he choose Toy Story and Spiderman(of which he has no idea who it is but, hey, it worked for him at the moment!) Lots of time has been spent in the potty lately. I even got a pic of both boys in there at the same time but Torrey said I can't post it;) It is a little revealing so I guess I'll save it for when they are older!
And then here is what this big guy has been eagerly waiting for!
His very own dirtbike(which is a "racing bike because it has a number"..ha!) Isn't his smile just gleaming with giddiness?!) We found a bike and gear through a parent at school. Cameron's first time on was like he had been riding one forever. He just has a knack for this kind of thing.
I laugh when I see him ride ;)
Here he is with his racing buddies, Dodge and Dawson(who by the way are Vruggink's, too!) who live next door to Torrey's mom and dad's. It is so cute to see them ride around the trails and they just have a blast!
Another thing that has been keeping me occupied is the 30 Day Shred! I did it! Well, it took me a little over 30 days and I am still going strong but I conquered level 2 with no modifications! So now as my boys say, "I am shredded!" Seriously, they do say that as they are trying to lift something or take somebody down. We had to explain what they were talking about to grandpa and grandma as they were helping lift wood saying "I can do it! I am shredded!" Cameron has done it with me many days and is my cheerleader, and then some days we all do it together.
Despite the wobbly legs and jello arms it has been fun do have my boys by me working together to be healthy and strong!
And now some Spring Break adventures! Friday we ventured as a family to see a movie in the theater. This was the first time we all went and it actually was a great time! No pictures, though ;(
Monday we took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed out hiking with cousins. This has turned into a tradition over the past few years.
Always exploring on fallen logs, over water of course.
This guy likes to blaze a trail of his own at times. I love how he is comfortable to break away from the pack and do his own thing.
And what would time off be without play dates?! We have grabbed lunch a few days and met friends at a park and Deanna's playhouse(no pics of that one either--too much chatting with mommy friends I guess!)
Cheeser boy, still!
This one always looking to keep things exciting and adventurous.
Here at home we have made fires, smores....
and lots of creations with lincoln logs!!
One more day of adventure tomorrow and then that last push until summer!
