Noah's Post

Talk already kid! If I could just get thins little guy talking I think we could cut the hours of crying back from 10 to 1. Just kidding, but sometimes it feels like thats how much time he spends crying. Over what you ask? Well it could be because someone opened the front door. Not left, just opened the door. Or it could be that I walked into the kitchen and returned without some form of food for him. Hmmm....

He is by far my whiniest child, but he also my snuggly-est. He has also decided that HE is Avery's parent. Its cute at first until I catch him doing things like shoving the Nose Syringe down her little nostril, or "feeding" her by ramming a FORK into her mouth. Oh he scares me sometimes. Ave is a pretty good sport about it though.
Right now he has a cold. Ugh this kid catches EVERYTHING! His little immune system SUCKS! I wish I could just put him in a disinfectant bubble. : ) I can dream cant I??

Update! He has decided to say "baby". He sits and cuddles Ave saying "Ohhhh Baaabyyyy" Its quite cute. : )

Eli's Post

There are still days that he drives me bonkers, but for the most part I think this guy has turned a new leaf recently.

~He is more helpful, holding his brother's hand because Mommy has her hands full with Avery. ~He is more affectionate, when he doesn't think I'm looking he is SO sweet to Avery; rubbing her head and saying she has the "cutest little cheekies"

~He is keeping his room surprisingly clean. I think he has figured out that its easier to clean it before it becomes a disaster zone. lol.

He really is excelling in Preschool. I thought he would be the "class clown". Actually hes VERY good. I almost didn't believe he was the same child the first time I stayed for a parent work day. The sad thing is that he has become too old for hugs and kisses in front of his pals. I got a serious glare when I loudly called him "baby" across the playground *cringe*. I cant help it!!! Hes still my baby to me. I still can believe hes going to be four this month.

3 Bored Kids & A Ratty T-shirt.....

Give me three bored kids and a ratty old t-shirt, and I'll give you...

"The Hudson Super Sibling League"

with...

ELI the boy wonder!

NOAH the caped crusader!

& AVERY the masked drooler!

together they fight household crime (eachother) and battle falling asleep at naptime!!

: )

Trip to the Zoo!

While I made breakfast, Avery kept the boys in line.

{Can you see the death grip she has on their fingers?}

Ready for animals and fun!

I love that Eli and Noah have the same smile right here.

Best Buds

Cute guys

You know you are doing a good job as a parent when your 3 year old

is embarrased to stand next to you. Hahaha

Noah was just fine and dandy until we arrived at the orangutans.

Hes just terrified of them!

Im going to have to agree with him though. They are really creepy looking.

Ms. Ave

Avie Doo

Annnd..... shes done. lol

She only tolerates picture taking for so long.

Dosent she look like a little bunny in the top picture?

Bug

Sweet guy.

Dont you love how long his eyelashes are in the profile picture?

Goose

It wasnt really that cold, just windy. Hence the hat. : )

And I just really love that hat.

My Best Pal Maxy

Wow... I really stink at blogging lately. Its not so much that I dont have a ton of pictures to post or things to share with you all... its just, well my brain is such a jumbled mess that I cant formulate coherent enough words to form a decent blog post. Hahaha...

Any Hooo... back to today's post. My little Eli has started school. Well preschool, but he rides the bus and everything so its a big deal around here.

He is SO excited to get to school everyday and he loves to come home and tell me all about his friends {which are all girls oddly enough} and what they had for lunch and how he was happy that no one threw a rock at his head {???}.

We are fourtunate enough that he knows his teacher very well because she is a member of the church. The only problem is that he is used to calling her Sister Jagoda, instead of Mrs. Jagoda, so naturally this carried over to school. The other kids kept asking if she was his sister and he would just look at them like "Uh no... why in the heck would you think that?" We'll work on that one.

The other super cool thing is riding the bus like a big kid. It drops him off right across the street so its SOOOO much easier for me to go pick him up.

Today was perhaps the cutest thing I have ever witnessed at a bus stop. As Noah, Avery & I walked over to wait patiently for big brother to come home we hear a familiar "Meow" Eli's cat Max had followed us over to wait for his pal too. We sat and called, and the other parents sat and called but he just sat off to the side and ignored us all.

When Eli stepped off the bus he bounded over to him meowing like he hadnt seen him in years. Eli just bends over and scoops him up, which is no easy task when your cat is a Maine Coon who is about as big as you are. He was so happy that his kitty came to pick him up from the bus.

Isnt he purty?

and patient?
When you live in a house with little boys I guess you have to be.
We do love our Maxy Cat.

ps.... Posting pictures of Ave next : )

Hiccups & Pretty Dresses

Avery @ 1 month

She does not enjoy hiccups