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We had to go to the grocery store to do our weekly Saturday morning shopping and for some reason Aiden was in one of his moods.

When Aiden is in one of his moods, which is not often, it's not something you want to be around. We're usually pretty good at dealing with Jackson's attitude (probably because it happens more often) but Aiden's rare outbursts are shocking, annoying, painful and surprising.

He was reverting to his one year old self and screeching at the top of his lungs, causing everyone to turn and stare at the spoiled brat on aisle 4. We don't take too kindly to this sort of behavior because once one of them them starts, then the other one starts and before you know it, we have two kids having an all out melt down. It's not pretty.

So Aiden started his screaming and Jason told him to stop. He didn't listen so Jason told him it was time to sit in time out. In the middle of the produce department. So there Aiden sat, under the cherries and apricots and Jason stood next to him. Jackson and I went on about our business of picking out vegetables, bread, ect. while waiting on Aiden's time out to be over with.

I looked over and saw Jason talking to Aiden. He told Aiden why he was in time out and then asked Aiden if he was sorry and would he give Jason a hug. Aiden shook his head no so Jason said, "Oooookay. Another 2 minutes in time out, I guess," and back Aiden went, under the cherries and apricots. After sitting in time out for two minutes Jason went to talk to Aiden again which was when Aiden reached over and hit Jason on the leg while Jason was talking. Back under the produce table for another 2 minutes. When time out was up THIS TIME, Jason asked Aiden if he was ready to give Jason a hug. Aiden shook his head no and then hugged the leg of the produce table.

That's when I intervened and told Jason to MOVE OUT OF EVERY ONES WAY! Aiden would have been happy to sit under the produce table ALL DAY. Jason did get an appreciative smile from a Grandma which made him feel a lil better. I admire Jason's strong will. Obviously I see where Aiden gets it from. ;o)

Aiden=Attitude

Zilker Park!

Here's a little brotherly love caught on camera before we left for our play date at Zilker park.



Aiden, Jackson and Addyson (who's 13 months old) playing on the Zilker firetruck.

J&A even got Addyson in on the rock/bucket fun.

On our train ride.

Here we are riding on the Zilker train. They LOVED it.

Bath Time!!

This is my first attempt at making the "pirate" diaper cover. It's more of a Skull diaper cover, but still! Not too bad.

Here are the kids playing with Grandpa early Sunday morning.

We were out doing a little birthday party shopping and the perfect photo opportunity showed itself to me!
Eating a Memorial Day lunch out in the back yard.



Washable crayons are the newest thing for Jackson and Aiden. They both would play in the bath for hours if you let them. Rub a dub-dub, two stink pots in the tub.

I've got a confession!

I hate to jinx myself but I'd say the last week with Jackson and Aiden has been utterly BLISSFUL. Yes, we still have some tantrums and melt downs, but overall...they have been on their best behavior. Since becoming big boys that eat in booster seats, they are more content to sit at the dinner table for longer periods of time before DEMANDING to get down.

Yes, they demand. We're working so hard on getting them to verbalize their wants and needs so right now, as long as they ask, they receive. Spoiled? Maybe...

They love to fight over toys still but when I tell that we'll "take turns" and they will get to play with it in a few minutes, they generally trust us. In the mornings, I'll give them their milk in their beds while I run around doing last minute things before letting them loose, so to speak. When they are done drinking their milk, they'll throw their cups to the ground and let it be known that they are "all done" and want to get "down!" When I tell them, "just a minute! I'll be RIGHT THERE" they calm down and trust that I will in fact be right there.

In the last few days, Jackson's got real good at telling us no. He more likes to shake his head no at you...but nonetheless, the point is made. Loud and clear. I think Jackson more than Aiden hates being interrupted.

Jason and I can tell that lately J&A have joined alliances. They are more like buddies now than competition. Don't get me wrong...there is STILL competition but they seem kinder to each other. They like "twin talking" to one another.

Some of their newer words are, "gape" aka grape, "fow-wur" aka flower, "be-be beer" aka baby bear (which is ALL bears), "be-be" aka baby, "bee" for the actual bee, "bee" when pointing to a huge truck means Big Truck, "socks", "feesh" aka fish, "biiike" which can be ANY kind of bike. A unicycle (yes, we've seen a few), bicycles, and motorcycles.

They still don't like to actually use the word "car". They much prefer to make the noise, "VROOOOM, VROOOM!" Haha. Go figure that one out.

Aiden HATES being dirty. He can not STAND to have anything on his fingers like catchup and is always "asking" to have his hands cleaned. Jackson only seems to care when he notices that his brother is getting extra attention due to have messy hands...and THEN he'll want to have his hands cleaned.

They actually like holding my hands now! They don't try to squirm away. We've been able to get them to hold hands a few times but as of the past few days, Jackson refuses. This is something he will shake his head at and then hide his hand under his armpit. (look, we have PROOF they have held hands at least once!)


Which reminds me, I taught them how to scratch their arm pits and scream like lil monkeys. They LOVE it.

I've joined a playgroup focused in Kyle/Buda and I think we'll be going to our first play date on Thursday. I'm really excited to get out there and make some lasting friendships both for our family and for the boys.

I'm sure I'm leaving a lot out...but it's getting really late and I could sit here and type all night.

But before I leave you, my confession is this:
I would be perfectly content with being a mom to just boys. They are THAT much fun.

*everything in red are words they use

Happy Mother's Day!!!

My second Mother's Day couldn't have been better. I woke up on Sunday morning and had DIAMONDS for breakfast!!



Then the family took me to my favorite sammich shop, Schlotzskys, for lunch.

Jackson and Aiden were on their BEST behavior for me all day long. They were such a pleasure to be around.

Oh! I almost forgot! I shared my delicious chocolate covered strawberries with the best husband in the WORLD!

Another gift I got for Mother's Day is a computerized Brother sewing machine! For the first time in my life I figured out how to sew using a sewing machine. Woot!! Custom cloth diapers and diaper covers, HERE WE COME!

The peace sign is for my 2nd Mother's Day. I'm also trying to teach them to hold up two fingers when people ask them how old they are.

I wish everyday could be as awesome as yesterday.