Discoveries

I gave Jordan some fruit punch ... he loved it. The next thing I know he comes running in to the kitchen to show me his tongue. He happened to look in the mirror and saw his RED tongue. After he showed me ... he ran back to the mirror to look at it some more.
It happened again when we got they boys Blue Raspberry slushes. Jordan just laughed every time he stuck his tongue out.

We were driving around town. I heard Dominic say "ball". I had no idea what he was talking about. He kept pointing out the window saying "ball". I finally noticed the moon in the sky ...

We went out to my brother's farm. Mike was helping with the roof on the dock. I was watching the kids play with the hose. We put the sprayer on to make it a little easier. They watered the fruit trees, they watered each other ... Jordan decided to get a drink from the end of the hose all by himself. He quickly learned that getting a drink at full pressure is not so much fun.

Dominic has discovered mud! He has played in it a little at home when we have had the sprinkler on. (There is a little area with no grass by one of my flower beds.) The small amount of mud at home was nothing compared to the mud we were able to find at the farm. Dominic was sat in it ... and ended up being covered from head to toe.



The kids have discovered the fun you can have on a big blanket. This summer they have gotten creative. Constance has entertained her little brothers by giving them rides on her blanket. What is really fun is when she tries to have them pull her around the house, or when the boys try to pull each other.

Dominic loves fruit. He really loves grapes and blueberries. He just doesn't call them by their name. To him they are "balls". He get really excited when he sees them and asks for "ball" to eat.

Jordan has discovered Dominic is too big to ride on his back. I have tried to tell him he shouldn't get on Dominic's back ... I have told him (not that he understood) one day Dominic would be as big or bigger than him and he better watch what he teaches him. Looks like that day is here.


Dominic has discovered "Navels" or "Bellybuttons". It has made things very interesting, especially when he tries to lift other people's shirts to find their navels. He walks around the house with his little shirt up pointing out his navel to anyone who wants to see it.

Jordan seems to find the holes in his nose fascinating ... We find his little fingers there a lot. Of course, no one is safe. He seems to think he can put his little fingers in other people's nose as well. His daddy hasn't liked that too much.

Dominic is learning life can be very frustrating. From toys not working the way you think they should ... to your brother not doing what you want him to do.

Dominic has watched his brother close ... he has learned a new game "nana-na-boo-boo". He has seen the results ... Jordan getting chased, and has decided he likes it too. It is the funniest thing to watch.

Bumper cars to Bumblebees

There are some lessons you would really like tell your children and they learn them without going through the pain. Of course, I am not sure that will happen with my curious little ones.

The kids have loved spending afternoons outside ... whether it is running through the sprinkler, playing in the little pool or just playing with their toys. Being outside is something they love and look forward to.
When I mention we are going outside to play there is a run for the toys they want to play with. Jordan and Dominic grab their bike and firetruck as well as the dump truck and tractor. With all the rocks in the driveway that "need" to be relocated to the sidewalk as well as all the sticks and mulch that just need to be moved ... What else would you do with a dump truck and tractor?
I have watched as the boys follow each other down the sidewalk as they are both riding the Bike or Firetruck. Lately they have decided to try bumper cars ... instead of following each other they have decided to run into each other ... head on ... rear-ending ... they aren't too picky. The fun is when one decides they are playing "bumper cars" and the other one isn't in agreement ... or when they decide to do it in the house.

I have watched as my boys have become more aware of nature ...
One of the days when we were outside I was sitting in the shade watching the kids play when I noticed Jordan leaning over and watching something intently. Next thing I see is his little hand reaching out trying to grab something ... Dominic is watching his big brother and decides he wants to go over with him too. That is when I notice the bumblebees ... and Jordan's little fingers reaching out to grab it. The song "I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee comes" to mind