Every day they seriously crack me up with something new. Travis came home from work tonight and I was so excited to share stories. It's these kind of days that make me jealous of myself.
Above: Tyler
This morning I was explaining to him in my so stern voice about sharing, or something, I don't even know now . . . all I know is I said "do you understand?" and he said "Capesh!" with a smile. Yes, my little Ty knows Italian. I guess I say more often than I thought: "Do you understand? Capesh?" I just stared back at him in disbelief. He is speaking so well and copying everything I say. . .
and he ADORES his brother. Every naptime and bedtime he asks to sleep with Carter in his crib. I have made the mistake to let him get in once with him and he started snuggling up with Carter's blankets and wanting to lie down with him. But Carter wasn't having it. I am waiting for the morning when I see Tyler has finally figured out how to jump over himself and I find them sleeping together.
Above: Carter
Then this morning, I am changing this little guy's diaper and he points up high on our bookcase and says distinctly "poker chips." What?! Yes, we have a poker chip caddy and the last couple days I let them hold them to distract them while I change their diapers. But I never knew I ever told him what it was. The things they catch on to. Right after I am changing Tyler and he points up to the same caddy and says, "Cookie." I had to laugh.
Carter's other story of the day reminds me of how desperate (or lazy?) I can sometimes be. He sneezes, walks over to me and says "nose." He then grabs my arm and wipes himself with it. Think that's disgusting? I was wearing a tank top. It's a moment when you want to say, "Honey only when I am wearing sleeves is that okay." . . . or is it? Kara, kara, kara.
Above: Playtime & Storytime with Gigi and Popi
How do I know these two are part Uffelman? You may not see many similarities above. . . but you will at the dinner table. Travis and I love sushi rolls and lately- the boys have begged for it. I used to give them avocado from my roll but the past couple times they have "please please pleased" their way for me to just hand a peice over. They both stuffed the huge peice in their mouth- one big bite, just like us. Travis couldn't believe it but I could. We Uffelmans have bigger mouths and can eat faster than you think. And these boys prove it. It is quit the sight! I am going to start making them sushi on a regular basis!
Above: Carter
This picture is precious because it is so my little Carter. He cannot stand to have ANYTHING on his hands- even the smallest crumb from a cracker. He will beg and beg for me to wash his hands mid-meal. Here he is drinking milk and not letting his hands touch. It doesn't look like there is anything on them but one speck makes a big difference.
Above: At the Duckpond. The boys had a ball feeding the ducks.
The boys love to play the piano. There has been no means to the madness of their playing until just the other day. Tyler was trying to actually play a song using one finger at a time from each hand. It was quite impressive! Usually it has been frustrating as they ask me to play a song for them and as I do they jump up next to me and start pounding. But seeing Tyler concentrate and play key by key was really neat.
Above: TylerThis morning I was explaining to him in my so stern voice about sharing, or something, I don't even know now . . . all I know is I said "do you understand?" and he said "Capesh!" with a smile. Yes, my little Ty knows Italian. I guess I say more often than I thought: "Do you understand? Capesh?" I just stared back at him in disbelief. He is speaking so well and copying everything I say. . .
and he ADORES his brother. Every naptime and bedtime he asks to sleep with Carter in his crib. I have made the mistake to let him get in once with him and he started snuggling up with Carter's blankets and wanting to lie down with him. But Carter wasn't having it. I am waiting for the morning when I see Tyler has finally figured out how to jump over himself and I find them sleeping together.
Above: CarterThen this morning, I am changing this little guy's diaper and he points up high on our bookcase and says distinctly "poker chips." What?! Yes, we have a poker chip caddy and the last couple days I let them hold them to distract them while I change their diapers. But I never knew I ever told him what it was. The things they catch on to. Right after I am changing Tyler and he points up to the same caddy and says, "Cookie." I had to laugh.
Carter's other story of the day reminds me of how desperate (or lazy?) I can sometimes be. He sneezes, walks over to me and says "nose." He then grabs my arm and wipes himself with it. Think that's disgusting? I was wearing a tank top. It's a moment when you want to say, "Honey only when I am wearing sleeves is that okay." . . . or is it? Kara, kara, kara.
Above: Playtime & Storytime with Gigi and PopiHow do I know these two are part Uffelman? You may not see many similarities above. . . but you will at the dinner table. Travis and I love sushi rolls and lately- the boys have begged for it. I used to give them avocado from my roll but the past couple times they have "please please pleased" their way for me to just hand a peice over. They both stuffed the huge peice in their mouth- one big bite, just like us. Travis couldn't believe it but I could. We Uffelmans have bigger mouths and can eat faster than you think. And these boys prove it. It is quit the sight! I am going to start making them sushi on a regular basis!
Above: CarterThis picture is precious because it is so my little Carter. He cannot stand to have ANYTHING on his hands- even the smallest crumb from a cracker. He will beg and beg for me to wash his hands mid-meal. Here he is drinking milk and not letting his hands touch. It doesn't look like there is anything on them but one speck makes a big difference.
Above: At the Duckpond. The boys had a ball feeding the ducks.
The boys love to play the piano. There has been no means to the madness of their playing until just the other day. Tyler was trying to actually play a song using one finger at a time from each hand. It was quite impressive! Usually it has been frustrating as they ask me to play a song for them and as I do they jump up next to me and start pounding. But seeing Tyler concentrate and play key by key was really neat.
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