These cute little guys are 2 and 1/2 years old now and are learning new things everyday. They are the best of friends and are constantly giggling about something together. Their language has blossomed and they now have cute conversations with each other. The conversations usually revolve around something they are playing with and giving each other instructions while playing. This usually leads to laughter. It is hilarious to sit and listen to them play with each other.
Landon has become a little comedian lately. He says something he thinks is funny and busts out laughing. He also does crazy faces and noises and is always making us all laugh. Landon is sensitive to other people and how they are feeling. He often gives up a toy to make someone else happy.
Elliot is inquisitive as can be and wants to know about everything around him. He recently discovered the word "why" and uses it often. We attempted potty training a few weeks ago and he caught right on. He rarely has accidents anymore and has the whole thing down. Now I just have to convince him he doesn't need a Tootsie Roll after each success.
I don't really know what else to say about them, but here are a few of the funny things they have done lately.
* They are definitely in the two year old phase of doing everything by themselves including getting in and out of bed, buckling their car seats, getting up and down from the table, washing their hands, flushing the toilet, etc. When I get in their way, they say, "I can do it mineself!"
* Landon is a comedian. One of the best parts of this is how he likes to convince others how funny he is. After he says something funny, he will say, "Uh, Yah!?" In his world this just means, "That was funny, right?"
* Elliot and Landon both have trouble with the "J" sound. Every night we put on our "PG's" and I am dreading the day when they are called "PJ's" again.
*If Landon gets hurt but it isn't anything too serious he says, "I okay." Elliot on the other hand needs me to "kiss it better" almost every time.
*If Landon does something nice for someone, he gives himself recognition afterwards by saying, "Thank you Landon." If no one else is going to say it, he will say it to himself.
*Elliot came up the stairs complaining that Landon had hit him in the head with something. Landon followed quickly behind. Elliot got mad when Landon tried to apologize and Landon was upset Elliot wouldn't let him apologize. As we were trying to sort things out, Landon let one rip. They both started giggling. Problem solved.
*Me: What was your lesson in nursery about today?
Landon: Dogs
Elliot: Goats
Me: (looking at their paper from nursery) You mean, the Holy Ghost?
Elliot: Yeah
A few minutes later...
Brooks: What was your lesson about in nursery?
Landon: Goats
Elliot: No, the Holy Ghost.
We spent the first couple weeks of December in Spokane while Brooks had finals. The boys and I tried to stay busy while Brooks was gone long hours studying. Even though we were leaving for Christmas, I decided to set up the Christmas tree. I thought the boys would love having the tree up, but they were only mildly interested.
Late November and early December brought more snow too. We spent quite a few days watching it fall from the front window and trying to find stuff to do inside.
This is our back patio. It was interesting to watch the snow pile up on the railing and see how much had fallen.
I set out this wood nativity set from the Philippines for the boys to play with. They lost Baby Jesus within two days. Hopefully we can find him when we put all the Christmas stuff away.
When the snow stopped and it warmed up a touch, I helped the boys build a snowman. They enjoyed it, but kept asking if they could knock it over when we were done. Landon discovered the art of eating snow on this trip outside.
