Grandad, the Storyteller

Grandad had a great idea to use the photo book we had given him to tell the boys the story of them becoming brothers.  He then talked to Carter about what it means to be a big brother and how "little" brothers can grow up to be BIG (just like he and his big brother, Mike).  

Long story short, be nice to your little brother now because someday, he could be bigger than you and pay you back for all the times you beat the crap out of him as a kid.  *Plus, that it's just not nice to hurt others. Good lesson!  Carter is just starting to realize this and let me tell you, it's been a painful reality for him.  Thank you for telling the story as only you can, Dad.   We love you!

After the story, it was time for presents!  The boys are loving their new Cars racetrack.  

Fun Times

Grandad & Grandma Nancy were in town last weekend to help me with the boys while Sean was away for work. They were a huge help, as usual, and the boys had a great time wearing them out while I was working and sleeping. I even had the luxury of going shopping by myself while they were here--what a treat!!! (Notice the jean blanket we are using as curtains...we still have some work to do on the new place. )

Dad reading Carter the "talking book" he recorded for the boys in January...one of our faves!

Carter sporting the pirate shirt that Grandad & Grandma brought back from their cruise.

The boys enjoying some horsing around with Grandad.

Thank you both for taking such good care of Carter & Davis for us! It means so much to know that the boys are so well cared for when we can't be here. See you again in August!!

Mike Mulligan

Carter loves to be read to. We read before nap time & bedtime and it has become one of my favorite times of day with him. Recently, Carter has become obsessed with the book "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel". It was a favorite of Sean's growing up, so he wanted me to buy it when we found out we were having a baby boy. Carter will ask you to read this book over and over and over again! It is a good story, but it is long and let's face it...after the 3rd or 4th read in a day, it gets old. Anyway, I just had to post a picture of my boys reading their favorite book together.