First tooth

Ryan is finally breaking his first tooth at 10 months! I can't believe its taken this long. Not that a lack of teeth have dimished his ability to eat table food. He is a greedy monster when it comes to eating. He is pretty quiet 99% of the time but he gets of rowdy when he thinks the food not coming fast enough.

Ray Allans sings the ABCs

Really boys....

I walk into the living room to find Ry chewing paper and actually feeding Ray Allan paper so now they are both chewing paper. Really Ry?!... I thought you were the quiet good one!!! Really Ray Allan?!...I cant believe you are a willing participant!

1, 2, 3, 4

Woke up this morning to RA counting: 1234779. I was very impressed. Apparently he was counting to his brother. Since he doesn't go to daycare and is not around other kids often I oftentimes worry that he is not learning what he should. It warmed my heart to hear this unsolicited counting. He is kistening, he is learning at home!

ABC, ABC

Having the sweetest moment with the boys. We are watching our favorite Sesame Street: Elmo & Indie.Stir singing ABCs. They are so mesmerized its on constant repeat. RA is even teaching Ry how to clap!

Peekabye

Our new favorite is Peekabye, as RA has named it. Its peekaboo under the covers. The delight and joy in their faces as I pull back the covers...I can live on those moments for days.

Dear Son,

Two years ago at 135am my life was forever changed with the birth of Raymond Allan. The love I feel when I look at you is like nothing I have ever felt. As I have watch you grow from a baby to a toddler, I am often overwhelmed and awed by your fearlessness, self confidence, and intelligence. You challenge me in ways I didnt expect. I love as a mother loves her son but also for the person you are: a strong willed, adventurous, outgoing, loving, bossy child! There are times when I feel the days are going slowly but in reality the years are going by quickly. No matter how old you get, know that there is always room in our bed and in our heart for you.