snaps & snippets

The kids keep changing at the speed of light, especially our littlest tiger...Jude is sprouting a couple of new teeth buds to add to his toothy grin. And the kid is becoming more independent, even getting down off the couch by himself--headfirst with some pretty awesome and tear-less landings.

He gets really excited over balloons, and will often be extremely upset with me after I've been absent without his permission. The longer I've been gone, the more he reams me out when I come back.

Cami is getting to be more fun all the time...she often answers my questions in full-on loud opera-style vibrato singing, many times accompanied by ballet-style moves.

Her imagination is always at work, creating something from play-dough or paper--like the 2D paper Tinker.Bell outfit she strapped to herself this morning. And she LOVES going on bike rides (hooray for warmer weather!) Calvin is "spunky-sweet" I'd call him...he'll often say "thank-you" and "sorry" unsolicited...

...and when I show appreciation for these acts of kindness, he'll let out a big happy growl, satisfied with himself for being so wonderful. :) He is at that stage where he confuses lots of words...he once saw a balloon with a "pancake" on it (cupcake), and loves Cami's "Scare Bear" drawings...and when he is balancing on top of something or doing a cool stunt that warrants a big "Ta-da" he'll shout, "Mom--look! Ca-da! Ca-da!"

I'm trying to soak in all the cute little things my busy bees are up to....the days and weeks are going too fast for me!