22 & 23 Months

So, it's 10:40 pm on the eve of our 2nd baby boy's birth and I am still up... I know I won't be able to sleep, so I thought I'd do some blogging. I figure Caden's birth is about to take over "Colton's Corner" for a while so I better post a few things about the past 2 months so I don't forget!



One day after house hunting we stumbled across a little fountain area and let Colton run around! We didn't know he would get soaked! He loved the fountains and wasn't afraid to lean over them and let them spray him right in his face! We recently went back there and got some video. This time we let him wear his swimsuit.

Here he is on the car ride home enjoying the rest of Mom's sonic ice - yes, life is good at 23 months!

Here's Colton yesterday showing us what he made at "Teddy Bear Camp"... He made a "do not disturb" sign for Baby Caden's door. The camp was great - we got a tour of the hospital, saw a newborn, learned how to swaddle and diaper a teddy bear and learned what toys are too small for baby brother. Grandma and Grandad brought Colton a "baby brother doll" and he has loved taking care of him and playing with him! We can't wait to meet you Caden!

Enjoying a cookie while watching cartoons. He used to call cookies, "cooks" but now he's outgrown that.

Putting a "fresh" diaper on Baby Brother.

Trying on a newborn hat... His shirt says "Big Brothers Rock"!

This book has been read many, many times! Colton is really in to fire trucks, sirens, ambulances, helicopters, trash trucks and motorcycles!

Silly boy!

A day in the life of Colton - Bunny's house may never be the same!

Fireman Colton!

Superman!

Loving on Mommy!

Loving on Baby Brother!

Just the two of us...but not for long!

Mowing Bunny's house with Daddy's socks on. This was while I was folding laundry... He loves to "help" with the laundry and it always takes a bit longer with his help :)

Showing me where Baby Brother is...

Our family of 3 one last time! We cannot wait to see you and hold you Caden!

Come and play baby boy!

This is out of order but too sweet not to share. The day we found our house, there was a terrible storm and the tornado sirens went off. Jack and I were looking at the new house and Colton stayed home with Bunny. She took him into her closet with a ton of pillows and blankets and he fell asleep while they were staying safe!

A few more things to remember about 22 & 23 months...

• I can't list his new words anymore because there are dozens of new words each day! He is like a sponge and a parrot!
• We have to be careful because he's already added, "oh shoot" to his vocabulary... Thankfully, he has recently begun saying "oh man" or "oh me" instead which seems a little tamer :) It really is amazing that he can use them in the right context and tone of voice.
• Almost done with paci - knows we are going to give them all to Baby Caden and thinks it's funny to go and get one to see if I notice.
• Loves to play toys and wants to have you sitting right there on the floor with him.
• Loves to get the cushions off the couch and jump from one to the other.
• Can climb into his crib, but thankfully not out YET...
• Can put his own crocs on...
• Talking in full sentences.
• Loves Barney...
• Loves to point out vehicles on the road especially motorcycles, ambulances, fire trucks, tractors, and big, big trucks.
• "Herds" us into the toy room by pushing on the backs of our legs until we acquiese to his demands.

I'm sure there's more but it is 11 now and I really do need to go to bed! I love you Colton and know that you will be an awesome big brother! Caden - we love you already and cannot wait to meet you tomorrow! Father, please give us a smooth and safe "birth" day! Thank you for these two precious boys. Give Jack and I wisdom as we raise them up to be godly men!