sweet things to savor

savoring some simply sweet moments that have been happening as of late....

with Caleb... driving to OT Caleb's been singing every.song. from his CD Grandma and Grandpa got him. such songs include: 'who built the ark? Noah, Noah" 'little puffer bellies' 'john jacob' 'little peter rabbit had a flee behind his ear' 'skinamarink' 'loolooskiptomyloo' etc. (I'm not even sure if those are the names!) word for word he sings along and it is sweetness to my soul. he's also been singing 'noel' from our Christmas Cd's and some church songs, the 'allelulia' and 'gloria' as well as praying Our Father and Hail Mary with us at bedtime. I am just amazed with how much he remembers! He also has his little 'who is coming to our house?' book memorized word for word. Oh Caleb you're so sweet. I also love how much jumping and running and just plain ol' Lil boy energy is happening as of late. OT is to thank for this and I am so grateful we have found such a source of HOPE with Caleb's therapist!

 Lucas...oh luke. where to even begin? you are walking around everywhere now. strutting your stuff. if big brother leaves the room you are quick to follow. Your words are so sweet and you converse with us in words/babble all day long. Some words you've been saying lately include: ah oh. mo' for more. 'ah da' for all done. as well as signing 'more' and 'all done' according to caleb (and it sure sounded like you said it' you said 'turn off' (caleb interruperts a lot of your words and babble), you've been saying 'bye' 'hi' and just doing a lot of babbling/conversation with us in your little angel voice. You also love making different animal sounds. Sometimes I really feel like I'm living at the zoo between you and Caleb and all your silly animal sounds! You've really been interested in lights and turning things on and off. Still love pushing everything, going into 'polar bear' downward dog/yoga stance when you're in nothing but your diaper or skives. You love bath time and cry whenever we take you out. You love splashing and love,love,love climbing on caleb and inviting him into a game of rough house. You are exploring a ton and continue to be such a happy boy. You wake up singing and humming and we hear you humming in your sleep. such sweet sounds. you cuddle up with your lil lovey and binky for naps and bed without making so much of a peep. You love dancing. Your toes start to move to the beat, your hands clap to the rhythm, and your voice sings along to the tune. Love it.

Together. you boys seem to know exactly how to push each other's buttons as well as exactly how to care for and love on the other when one is sad. Lucas, you love doing all things Caleb does. Caleb you love watching Lucas and making sure he doesn't get into anything that isn't safe. Last night Caleb, you were watching the train Papa got you for Christmas last year (you helped Daddy set it up)...Lucas came in the room and crawled right over, plopped next to you, then tried to reach for a train. You told him "Lucas...the train is only for Daddy to touch, here you go, you can have the tape measure" Goodness, I just watched the entire exchange with a big ol'  grin. Lucas started playing with the tape measure while you wored the train carefully. You take such good care of lucas, you make sure he stays safe and Lucas makes you happy. He brings you out of your sweet shell.
I love you boys so much. I savor all our moments together, the sweet ones and even the hard moments. I am blessed to be your mama.