Sunday routine

We started a Sunday routine of going to church and then having brunch. We've gone to The Walnut Cafe a couple of times and Kate loves it, mostly because I let her have chocolate milk. Both kids are enjoying going to church, Kate loves learning and playing with all the girls in her class. I love the family time that we are able to have.

Monkey see, monkey do

That is pretty much how we describe Brody these days. Whatever Kate does, Brody tries it. On the days when I don't wash Kate's hair I will put them in my shower and put a shower cap on Kate. Now, every time Kate has it on Brody wants to wear one as well. He also has favorite people at certain times. He will go through phases where he says, "No, sister do it" or "No, daddy do it". If I don't listen and get/do it myself he has a meltdown. Literally, starts crying and then falls to the floor. Most of the time I ignore it but there have been a few times where he gets spanked and is put in time out. It seems every few months he gets the terrible two's and just throws fits for no reason. Hopefully, they disappear very soon.
He is doing great at singing songs and the ABC's, counting and is doing great in swim lessons. I love when he says "family hug" and when you ask him what his name is he says "I Brody".

Making a fort in the living room

Valentine's Day Party

Kate and Brody had a Valentine's Day party at school and for two weeks was all that she talked about. She was so excited to hand out her cards. Brody was excited to get Lighting McQueen cards and carried them around all day saying "Look, Lighting McQueen". Kate came home with very few candies which made me happy.




Brody wouldn't take the picture unless he could wear Kate's hat.

Potty

We introduced Brody to the potty about a month ago, before bath we would sit him on the toilet and within seconds he would say "all done". When actually he hadn't even peed. We continued every night and most nights he never did anything. We never put too much into it knowing he is only a little over 2 and would eventually learn. At school, his teacher puts in on the potty before every diaper change to get him more familiar with it and he will go sometimes. In the last couple of days he has gone several times and after he finishes he says "I did it, I go pee pee in potty", it is so cute. We are going to continue to take the laid back approach with him as he is still pretty young and there isn't any rush. Now, if by summer he isn't potty trained then we are going to get serious.

Uno

We have played Uno pretty much every night since Kate got it for Christmas. She LOVES to win, even has a song and dance she does when she wins. She also HATES to lose and is a sore loser. Whenever Justin, Kate and I play, they team up against me, giving my the skip, +2, +4 or reverse cards to get me to lose. They think it's funny. Kate and I played three times the other night and I won all three times. Kate was not happy and was acting like a big baby. I on the other hand couldn't stop laughing because I was actually trying to lose. I can't wait until Brody is old enough to play, maybe he and I will team up against Justin and Kate.

Zoo

Since Justin was off work on Monday and the kids didn't have school we decided to take them to the zoo. While walking in we ran into our friends The Eastman's which was a nice surprise and spent the day with them. The only animal Kate wanted to see was the giraffe's which happened to be the last animal that we saw. Brody enjoyed looking at all the animals but loved the petting zoo the most. He is so funny, he is frightened of our neighbors lab but went right up to the goat and started petting it. We ended up buying a year membership as it would pay for itself if we go again. Plus they do a lot during the holiday season which will be nice to take them to next Christmas. When we do go back we will pack lunches, snacks and drinks as it makes it easier and cheaper than eating there. Kate kept asking for cotton candy, so on the way out I bought her some. It was the first time she had ever had it and she loved it to say the least.

Christmas Part 3

Monday after Christmas we drove to San Antonio for our 3rd and final Christmas. Kate was excited because she knew she would be getting more presents. They both loaded up with a ton of toys. Brody got a Captain America car and figurine plus a Thunder Cats castle along with all of Justin's old Thunder Cat figurine's. He also got a Spiderman kit, wooden train, soccer ball and net and clothes. Kate got clothes, a toy dog-she named Snow Flake, Twinkle toe boots, Pretty Pretty Princess game-which we played last night and Justin won, a new doll and so much more that I can't even remember. They also got to play with their cousins which both Kate and Brody love.