The boys are both doing wonderful, although John has his first cold and ear infection. But he is a trooper and still reasonably well mannered. John is now 6 months old and eating solids. His favorites so far are bananas, sweet potatoes and cereal mixed with applesauce. And he is a great eater, cannot get the spoon into his mouth fast enough. His big brother likes to help feed him sometimes too. He is starting to move around a little already. He gets up on his hands and feet or knees and rocks. He has pushed himself backwards few times, but nothing more then that. He rolls to whatever he wants. He is really starting to like his toys now and is "talking" all the time. He loves to scream and thinks it's a riot.
AJ is wonderful, our little smarty pants! He is in school 2 days a week and loves it. He is learning how to write his name is and is starting to recognize his letters and some three letter words. They had a Christmas program at school this year where the kids from all the classes sang 6 songs together and our little man was the star. He positioned himself in front of the microphone and made sure he was always in front of it, even if he had to move it! The audience got such a kick out of it and so did I. After everyone applauded, he would say "Thank you, thank you!" It was a stitch to watch. Joe and I took AJ for a special night out without John. We met Mike, Jessica and Benjamin in Lakeville at a train depot and didn't tell the boys what we were doing. When we pulled up we asked AJ if he knew where he was and he didn't quite get it until he heard the music from the movie. We took the boys on the "Polar Express" (it is his absolute favorite movie, he watches it all year). We all got to take a ride on the PE and have hot chocolate and cookies. The "elves" even read us the story. And towards the end of the ride, the big man himself even showed up! Santa and Mrs. Claus went around to everyone and asked the kids wanted they for Christmas and then each child received a bell, just like in the movie (and just like the movie our little man already lost his). To see the awe and wonder on the boys faces was priceless! They really thought they were on the PE. It was an amazing experience for us all!
I didn't think two little boys could bring such joy to my life and I am so grateful to have my little men, I wouldn't trade them for anything. And with all that is going on the world and all the hardship and trouble many families are experiencing, Joe and I are so thankful for all that are blessed with! Especially our healthy boys and wonderful family! OK, enough mushy stuff. We hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas and that God blesses your lives today and next year as richly as he has blessed ours! Merry Christmas!
