Matt has been surprising us pretty regularly with his understanding of words, and awareness of the world around him. He loves to sing songs (and mostly knows the words). His favorite song is ABCs, which Papa Joe can attest to - having sung it more than 20 times during a 30 minute car ride about a month ago.
Since I took this video, Matt has started stringing words together into sentences that actually make sense. Nate and I just look at each other and crack up. He's barely 2 years old! Here are some examples of his funniest Matt-isms.
Me: Matt, where's your nana (blanket)?
Matt: Its gone!
Me: You better find it. It is bed time.
Matt: Nana... where are you? (looking around)
Me: Did you find it?
Matt: Oh no! Mommy! My nana is on the floor!
Me: Matt, would you like milk or water with dinner?
Matt: Umm... I want... juice!
Me: No buddy, we don't have juice with dinner. How about milk?
Matt: Umm... how about juice! I want juice.
Me: Matt, please go sit down for lunch.
Matt: No!
Me: You need to go sit in your chair.
Matt: No I don't.
Me: Has anyone seen Otis?
Matt: He's outside going potty.
Me: Buddy, do you want a drink of water before bed?
Matt: Yes please (takes cup and drinks it down quickly)
Matt: Phew! I was thirsty, Mommy.
And our all time favorite, typically at bed time...
Matt: I love Mommy! I love Daddy! I love Luke! I love Will! I love OT! Kiss! Hug! Night night!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Things you remember
After my parents announced that they were divorcing, I can remember my grandmother telling me that she wasn't entirely surprised. While she was upset about the news, the one thing I remember her telling me is that my parents "never did anything together. They were always going in two different directions."
It is funny what affects you. Random comments that might not have meant too much to the person who spoke them suddenly have a profound effect on your own future.
I'd by lying if I said those words didn't stick with me. Perhaps I take it too far sometimes. I want to be the opposite of not doing anything together. I want our family to do a lot together. I plan things all the time - things that I hope we all have fun doing. I want my sons to grow up with positive memories of doing things together as a family.
Last weekend, we went to the zoo. I thought they'd love it. But the day was a little hot even in the morning, and the zoo is by a river so the air is muggy. Will was tolerant. Matt didn't care about the animals - he was more interested in running away (which meant I had to give chase). And Luke... the one who I thought would be most excited by seeing lions and elephants and giraffes... had this look on his face the entire time:
It would appear that I had planned too much. They were telling me that they'd had enough. And I can take a hint. My slightly unnatural compulsion to have us on the go is no match for three tantruming kids.
So this past weekend, we stuck close to home. Instead of our earlier plans to put Luke in taekwondo and Will in hippotherapy, we decided that our family was better suited for a pool membership. Together, but low key. It put us all on the same course instead of pulling us in several different directions. We went to the pool twice this past weekend, not worrying how long we stayed or who just wanted to sit on the deck.
It was awesome. And look whose got a new attitude:
It is funny what affects you. Random comments that might not have meant too much to the person who spoke them suddenly have a profound effect on your own future.
I'd by lying if I said those words didn't stick with me. Perhaps I take it too far sometimes. I want to be the opposite of not doing anything together. I want our family to do a lot together. I plan things all the time - things that I hope we all have fun doing. I want my sons to grow up with positive memories of doing things together as a family.
Last weekend, we went to the zoo. I thought they'd love it. But the day was a little hot even in the morning, and the zoo is by a river so the air is muggy. Will was tolerant. Matt didn't care about the animals - he was more interested in running away (which meant I had to give chase). And Luke... the one who I thought would be most excited by seeing lions and elephants and giraffes... had this look on his face the entire time:
It would appear that I had planned too much. They were telling me that they'd had enough. And I can take a hint. My slightly unnatural compulsion to have us on the go is no match for three tantruming kids.
So this past weekend, we stuck close to home. Instead of our earlier plans to put Luke in taekwondo and Will in hippotherapy, we decided that our family was better suited for a pool membership. Together, but low key. It put us all on the same course instead of pulling us in several different directions. We went to the pool twice this past weekend, not worrying how long we stayed or who just wanted to sit on the deck.
It was awesome. And look whose got a new attitude:
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