hitting the ball fields with their dad, who just so happens to be the commissioner of the league

Michael has coached the Roland Park Baseball League Toppers for 9 years and was approached by the board to be the Commissioner and he finally gave in this past year. The boys and I haven't been able to get out to the fields very often to see what their dad has accomplished but this past Saturday was a perfect day. We even got to see Cal Ripken warming up the Gilman team in preparation of their show down against Calvert Hall.






The boys' cousins and aunt and uncle are pushing for them to play lax but we'll see. They would make a great shortstop/2nd base double-play combo, right??


Will it be baseball Or lacrosse

We'll wait for them to decide.

this bumper is awesome

When we decided to separate the boys, it was an easy decision for us in terms of who got which crib since they have different bumpers. Connor has the Alphabet Soup animals on his bumper, who he talks to before he falls asleep. It is so sweet to watch him reach out and touch the animals. He doesn't discriminate as he maneuvers around the crib to reach them all. In case it is not clear -- Connor has a thing for his plush and animals. He talks to them and smiles at them more than us. It was well worth the wait to be able to use this pattern in the nursery!!

he either understands how funny Alan is in the Hangover!!! or he just likes the song?!?

HBO aired the Hangover and Michael and I have been watching it and laughing just as hard as we did the first time that we saw it in the movies. Jackson has found the Baha Men's "Who Let the Dogs Out" along with my singing to be absolutely hysterical. According to Michael, who was holding him as I showed off my new discovery, Jackson was laughing so hard that it appeared as though was going to pee himself, which he probably did!!!

it's official -- we have a roller

Regular readers may remember the Tummy Time for Jackson entry. If not, you can always take a look. That picture was taken the week after I discovered that he could roll from belly to back. He took a face plant on the couch and landed on his belly. Only because he was fine, I walked away to get a bottle for Connor and when I returned, he was on his back.

He was at it again this week. We ALWAYS lay the boys on their backs for naps and bed time. Michael and Gina both found Jackson on his belly this week in tears and probably in shock. We were hoping to see him in action. He came through yesterday with what was our first view of a back to belly roll. I know now that he can NEVER EVER be left alone. He is always concerned about missing something and the ability to roll will only help him get to where he "thinks" that he "needs" to be.

still waiting on Connor....

Jackson had a duck on his butt and I get dogs on my feet??

I put this sleeper on Connor this a.m. and while he was sitting on the couch - he looked down and was fixated on his feet. The boys have had so many sleepers with some type of animal on the feet and this is the 1st time either one of them has noticed a thing. I have heard that there is something developmentally new each day and I just can't wait (Michael and I can only hope to keep up!)

hand and eye coordination

We pulled out the activity mat months ago and the boys would wave their hands at the bright colors and we thought it was so amazing. Now, they reach out and grab things with a purpose. Jackson prefers the exersaucer since he prefers to stand so Connor gets more time on the mat.

Connor reaches out for his Octopus Gus



and stares at Dale the Whale while grabbing for his rings and other toys.





It is so amazing to watch how far that they have come and it is only the beginning....

my future hair stylist

I have heard a lot of moms explain how much of an ordeal getting a shower is and since our bathroom is not big enough for 2 bouncy chairs or bumbos -- I have learned to adapt. Most of my showers are taken at the gym while the boys are in the Kids Club. I've started to bring everything I need, including my flat iron (thanks to the boys -- all of my accessories coordinate). With everybody sick, I had to take care of it at home. I was able to shower while the boys napped but Jackson wanted to be on hand to help my with the blow dry and style. He WAS very patient as I worked on my hair.



pupsqueak and his block helped too!

the learn worm

We bought the Leap Frog Baby Counting Pal as a gift for baby Will and decided that we needed to get one based upon his mother's rave reviews. Here is a picture of Jackson hanging on to "the learn worm" during a nap --

Connor's new Giraffe friend

As has been previously reported, Connor has a thing for his plush. Since the boys have been in separate cribs since Mother's Day and we didn't want them to feel too alone, we added some toys. Connor is very affectionate with his giraffe and rubs him as he gets ready to go to sleep or take a nap.

cute and cuddly despite their first cold

We are not sure where it started but we do know that Aunt Gina has agreed to take the blame. Jackson gave his cold to me and I gave it to Connor. Michael held out the longest but in the time it has taken me to publish this post -- one of us has given it to him. There has been a lot of sleeping, aspirating of the nose and cuddling. Hopefully, everybody will feel better soon.