hat, hat

Quick update on Theo:  

He enjoys sledding, especially when he goes fast enough to make mom nervous.

Still into hats, red ones especially.

Big fan of chocolate.

challenger

When asked today in church what his favorite thing to do was, Malcolm, without hesitation, answered, "Challenge my dad".

 I'm not entirely sure what all is involved with the actual "challenging", but I do know that this little boy tells his dad each night, with a very serious face, that he needs to challenge him.  They then proceed to the basement.   

Here is the aftermath of the latest challenge:

 (Malcolm still claimed victory)

noah nightengale

Past bedtime at our house every night, if you listen carefully (or not so carefully), you will hear a sweet, little, high pitched voice singing, gabbing, or giggling.  

This is the culprit: 

I'm convinced Noah goes through life with a song constantly running through his head. 

Probably the Mario Brothers "Star Power" theme song.

counting chickens

Calvin has never lacked confidence.  Most of the time I believe that's a good thing.  Still, occasionally I wonder...

Conversation in the car, Calvin recalling a victory of some sort:

"Mom, you know that saying about counting your chickens before they hatch?"

"Well, I DID count my chickens... and they all hatched."

"Noah with the golden hair"

We had our parent-teacher conference about Noah yesterday.  We found out he is doing very well in his class.  He listens, follows directions, and is very kind to his classmates- one in particular.  

Mrs. Meginley informed us that one of the girls has a crush on our little bubbs.  As there are two Noah's in the class, in order to differentiate, she sweetly calls him, "Noah with the golden hair."

Apparently, the feeling is mutual as Mrs. Meginley said that Noah acts as her personal tutor and permanent reading partner.

update- us

The boys keep life pretty entertaining for us.  

I am enjoying my noisy, energetic life at home.  I sleep very well at night and have gained impressive reaction time to objects flying at my head.

The boys wait by the window for RB's arrival and have his entire evening planned out the moment he steps through the door.  RB is applying for a fellowship in joint replacements and will be starting his final year of residency in July.

update- Calvin

It's almost scary how quickly this one is growing up.

Calvin has turned into quite the devoted fan

... and outdoorsman.