Wow time is flying and life is busy. April has been so much fun and so many new flavors for Michael. He is loving every second of it. (oh except for the seconds that take to long for his food to come). Here he is on Easter thrilled to sit and snuggle with his puppy, and watch everyone run around and look for what the Easter bunny brought. He thought the couple of little tries of candy were a complete delight. Seems like he has a bit of a sweet tooth. His first two teeth (bottom middle) have made a full showing after a lot of painful growing work. The next set seem to be coming in somewhere because they are giving him grief. He isn't sitting like a pro yet but is close. No matter what position we put him in he wants to get back to his back (the comfort zone) before he'll relax.
He loves having lots going on and is a little party man full of smiles for everyone. Once again he got to go visit family and hang out with his cousins charming everyone with his, smiles, rolling skills, and love of food. During that trip he climb (via mom's back) his first mountain peak and was very blown away by the beautiful view. Actually he mostly loved the snacks we brought and getting to ride around in the backpack at the same height as everyone else. Grandma was so funny to hike next to, each time she was there he would laugh and laugh, each time she wasn't he'd start fussing. For a first time hike he was quite the trooper and was well prepared to go again a few days later when we went on another small family hike. He even was a good sport about sharing his Dad's shoulders with his brother.
It never ceases to amaze me how delighted these two brother are with each other. They really love each other and are delighted to be around one another. Michael was giving B. hugs just before I took this picture. Also he will call out to B. if he can hear him but not see him. Kind of this, "hey, hey, hey, come play by me" thing. And B. will wake up from his nap and want to know where M. is and what he is doing.Michael's baby talk and babble are so much fun right now. He will gurgle sing when you sing to him. He has some very good screams and squawks down, the silent screams are esp. cute that he makes. Plus I think he has discovered that all good things start with the letter B. So there is alot of Bah Bah Bah sounds. (Bath, Bottle, Benny, Bed)
Benny has been a great feeding helper these days, much to Michael's appreciation. B. is always willing to feed puffs to M. (and eat a few him self) while Mom is busy fixing dinner for everyone. Or B. always makes sure Michael has a spoon of his very own to control while being fed.Needless to say they are already learning how to watch out for each other, care for each other, and be a family. Michael loves to lay on the floor next to B. to look at a story together. Or have mom and dad load them both on their laps for a story. M. also loves playing in the same room as B. and just hanging out. What a blast it is and who new it would be so much fun to get to spend each day taking care of and loving these boys. What a joy and treasure Michael is to our family.
