I guess I'll start here...

So... we survived the holidays. Whew. Now that's over and we can focus on other things....such as: potty traning, teething, and sleeping. lol!

James has just turned 2 years old!!! Oh my gosh! We still can't believe it! Since his actual birthday fell on a Monday (January 5 ), we decided to celebrate this wonderous occasion on Saturday January 3, since it was the weekend and most people are off work. James had a fantastic birthday! He very much enjoyed being the center of attention and playing with all his little friends. Seems like yesterday that we were all gathered around trying to figure out how to assemble James' bike that his Uncle Seanie and Auntie Lu bought him for his 1 year birthday! How time flies! His birthday this year was "Handy Manny" themed. Of course I made his birthday cake...and it turned out so great. I'm honestly very proud of myself. The presents were endless!...clothes, blocks, educational videos (such as Baby Einstein), play-doh (what were we thinking!), an electric guitar for kids, every car, fire truck, and ambulance that Fisher Price created, pretend medical equipment ( stethiscope, bloodpressure cuff, thermometer,etc...), every obnoxious, noise making toy and trinket imaginable, and so much other stuff that I can't even remember.
We have James on a reading program call "Your Baby Can Read"..it's great! He is able to READ the word "hi" and he can also READ his name! James can also draw circles, trace his hand on a piece of paper, count to 5, and is speaking in complete sentences. For some reason he has started calling me "Amber", I'm guessing because he hears other people calling me by my first name, he thought he would give it a try, so I don't respond to him until he calls me "Mommy".

As for our little Josh... He has just turned 4 months old! Seems like yesterday that I was pregnant and on bed rest. Josh is sleeping completely through the night! Yay! We pretty much have him into a routine now... I won't go into every detail of the schedule, but we start the bedtime routine at about 6:30pm. We eat supper, take baths, we dim all the lights in the house, have quite time (such as read a book), then listen to soft music and sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", then in the bed by 9:00 (on occassion 8:30) This schedule goes for both boys. Josh is eating 8- 10 ounces a feeding. We have started him on juice and cereal along with an occassional bite of apple or bannana. He LOVES to eat! Josh is weighing in at 16 pounds now! WOW! What a chunker! lol! We will be taking the boys in to see the Pediatrician very soon, because it's time for Josh's 4 month shots/check-up and James' 2 year shots/check-up. I always dread these visits... it's very sad and breaks my heart when the shots are administered...those of you who have kids can relate to my sadness. I guess I'm getting better though because I don't have to leave the room anymore, although, I do still get teary-eyed. Josh is beginning to make sounds like "ba" & "ma". He is also becoming very animated with his facial expressions. We like to lie on the floor with him and play. He loves for us to "get his ribs", and "gobble his tummy"..he laughs, squeeles, and shreeks out of enjoyment! He is such a happy baby. Josh is sitting up very well. We have to keep a hand close by just to catch him when he starts to lean or fall. Standing is still his favorite past time of all. He loves to stand on our laps while we hold his hands in front of him. We do "arms up arms down" and that makes him laugh as well. His two bottom teeth are still working their way through the gums, but you can see and feel them very well. He drools like a fountain!

Robby and I are doing well. We get to see each other occasionally...lol! No, I can't complain, we are just very busy with life, carrer, and kids. I need to be going but will write more later. 'Til next time people!