Spike Goes to the Mailbox

2/1 - Yet another slow day in the Bartlett house (I do actually enjoy these!!!). Boaz's hair is getting shaggy and is naturally pretty spikey in the mornings. I decided to have some fun and really goop it up with hair gel today. He looked so cool with his spiked hair. He kept feeling it and saying "Messy!"

Boaz found (and thinks he inherited) a pair of my slippers recently. They are, of course, a million sizes too big- but he loves to wear them around the house. I needed to run some things out to the mailbox quick and put on my slippers to do so. Boaz decided he wanted to walk to the mailbox in his slippers, too. So that he did! He had fun until a slipper fell off and he was barefoot in the snow. No worries... I scooped him up quickly and we ran inside. More fun on the playmat with Boaz & Cainan. Yep- Boaz is licking Cainan's hand. Gross. This is how germs spread through a family, I'd imagine. :)Boaz has been working on dressing himself lately. As you can see in the video below, he is getting really good at it!!

I mentioned in a previous post how Boaz likes to say "Hey, Mommy... Guess what?" Here's a clip of his silly little game.

A January Day...

1/28 - Oh, January... I won't miss you. My boys are ready to get out and see the world!! But for now, we'll see the inside of our home for another day. Here's a day in the life of the Bartlett house.

Boaz really likes to lay on the playmat with Cainan. They will lay like this and giggle many times throughout the day. Boaz is starting to try to entertain Cainan. When he cries, Boaz will say "Huh okay, Cainan" (It's okay, Cainan)

Cainan is starting to talk, giggle, and gurgle more and more each day. He's interacting with us and the world- it's so fun to watch!! Below are a couple videos of his new noises.

I'm trying to think of new ways for Boaz to pass time lately. This day we played a brand new, super fun, exciting game called "SCOOPS!" (capitalized because you have to say it in a crazy voice) I poured rice krispies into a couple bowls and got out a bunch of kitchen utensils for Boaz to scoop and pour. And of course he ended up nibbling on a few rice krispies as well.

I admit it...Boaz stays in his pajamas all day sometimes. Today was no exception. These Hawkeye pajamas are some of his favorites. They're too small to snap around the bottom, so we just tuck the shirt in at night. He didn't want it tucked in, so wore it hanging out and looking goofy all day. His hair was pretty wild also- he was quite the sight!!
Boaz thought it was pretty special that Daddy let him play with the old tape measure. He spent hours walking around 'measuring' things. "Free inches" "Seven nine inches" We measured Cainan's feet, Boaz's feet, mommy's hand, toys, and Boaz even tried to measure Cainan's head- YIKES! Here's a funny video of him counting with his measuring tape...




We are all sure excited when Daddy's done with work for the day. Boaz leads him around the house and tells him what he'd like to play, where he should sit, etc. This evening, he wanted Cainan on the train and Daddy pushing. Boaz led them around the livingroom. Wish I had a closer shot of Cainan's enthusiastic face!! (he wasn't really that enthused)

Bathtime for Cainan

1/26 - It's been awhile since we've seen some cute bathtime pictures of our little man.... Here you go!!

Cainan loves his baths. They calm him down and tire him out! He has sort of figured out that he can kick his legs and splash, but is yet to make a huge mess in the tub. He giggles, coos, and smiles, and is becomming quite the chatterbox! He's beginning to interact with people and try to talk. He also just started blowing spit bubbles- very exciting!! :) Mr. Boaz continues to be a riot... he makes us laugh constantly. His two favorite phrases lately are "Oh my goodness!" and "Hey, Mommy- Guess what?" When I reply "What?" he will make up something funny... most of the time it's "Grandpa's house!"

I suppose that he got both of those phrases from his mommy. I frequently say "Hey, Boaz. Guess what? I LOVE YOU!!" Everytime I say it, he gets the biggest smile and giggles a little. I love my sweet little boys!

Roadtrip!!

1/22 - Roadtrip time! I had planned to go home and see Grandma & Grandpa Glace that day and found out Katie had planned to go back for a dentist appointment. So- we decided to pile all the kids in her vehicle and roadtrip together. It was so fun! The boys were so excited to be sitting in the backseat together and kept each other entertained. You should have heard the hyper little 'conversations' happening back there! Brenna was pretty entertained staring at Cainan...she loves him to pieces. And because the kids were so entertained, Katie and I actually had an adult conversation!! :)Grandma let the boys sit on the counter and help make lunch. (or eat most of the lunch while she made it) Boaz playing in the fort with Grandpa and Brenna.

Little Cainan just looked so cute in his bulldog outfit...

It had been close to 4 weeks since Grandma & Grandpa had seen the boys (b/c of illness and bad weather). Cainan had changed so much- they enjoyed his smiles and squeals.

Snuggling with Grandma Glace during naptime...

Brenna and Boaz snuggle with Grandpa after naps...

It was a fun day for all. Hopefully there will be more roadtrips in the future!!

Cainan 3 months

1/16 - Cainan turned 3 months old!! The months have flown by so quickly, but in a way it seems like he's been in our family for a long time. He's such a sweet little boy. He loves to smile, squeak, and laugh. He has a bit of a temper and can really let us know when he's upset. (He's a breath-holder like Boaz was!) He still sleeps a whole lot during the day and is typically only up once a night to eat. This past month, he's been a bear from 8-10pm... crying and crying and crying. My mom said I used to do the exact same thing- they could set a clock by it. I'd start crying every night at 8. Looks like Cainan may take after me a bit. But I sure do think he looks like his Daddy!!

Boaz wanted to be in a picture with Cainan. I told him to put his head down by Cainan's... so he did just that- put his head DOWN by Cainan. I couldn't ever get him to look up at me. Good job following directions, Boaz! :)

January Happenings

1/9 - The Christmas tree finally came down, as did all the snowmen decorating our house. What a sad sad day. I always hate taking everything down- seems like we don't get to celebrate Christmas long enough. Boaz was a big help taking things off the tree. I let him help so he wouldn't cry if the tree suddenly disappeared!! Boaz watching a show before naptime in one of his classic outfits- a Field of Dreams hat and a ribbon turned into a necklace ("oo-la-la," he'd say). I love the crazy things he puts on through the course of a day. 1/10 - Boaz LOVES his baths. And I love his little tush. Lately he likes to run around and show mom & dad his tummy after he's all done with his bath- before he gets dressed. Makes me laugh everytime. (Boaz- I know you'll be embarrassed about this picture someday. Sorry!)1/13 - For several months, Boaz has been hauling a flimsy cloth insurance advertisement bag to the church nursery. It's seen its better days, so I figured it was due time for Boaz to have his own backpack. I found this Hawkeye bag at Walmart and he is in love with it. He filled it with blocks, then walked around the house talking on his cell phone. (my old one)

1/14 - Cainan cashed out on the recliner. I didn't get this picture flipped- I apologize. But you can still see how darn cute his cheeks are! And you can also see that I need to put away this sleeper soon- his arms are getting too long! I can't believe how many articles of clothing are too small for him already. I had forgotten how fast this tiny baby stage goes...

If Boaz wants Dad's attention, he'll sit on the newspaper.

I try and try to catch a video of Cainan laughing and talking. It never really works. He's too distracted by the camera most times to care about what I'm saying to him. Here's the best I've got so far... a few little squeaks and smiles.

1/17 - And here is how Boaz spends a majority of his evenings after dinner. Especially after we get his pajamas on, he feels the need to get really hyper and high step it around the living room... nonstop... for a long time. Usually it invovles screaming and laughing also- tonight was a quiet kick fest, but you get the picture! :)

Just stuff...

Here's some stuff that's been going on around here lately....

1/3- Cainan discovered his hands! This was the first day I really noticed him staring at them. Now his days are full of all kinds of fun waving his hands and following them with his eyes... often followed by bonking himself in the head with them!

And of course, Boaz tried to steal the show....

We've been doing a lot of reading these cold winter months. I've been amazed at how well Boaz knows his stories! Lately I've been quizzing him as I read. I'll read a line from book and pause- and he will fill in the blank!! It's pretty amazing to watch his little brain work. These days when we read he often tells me "Boaz read!" He would rather read to me than let me tell the stories. Here are some quick videos of him reading in the big chair on 1/5.

8 Silly Monkeys...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear... mixed with Frosty the Snowman???