Thankful

It's been awhile once again since I last posted. What can I say? I have two 2 1/2 yr olds. But I have wanted to write a longer post about my children for awhile and now is the time. I have to say with all the challenges of raising two toddlers at once comes many joys and laughter. It has been quite the experience to watch Marshall and Cecilia develop into little people with their own very distinct personalities.

Marshall

This boy is all boy but with a sensitive side. Perfect combo! He loves trucks and football. Every time a Packer game is on he can pick out Rogers (and knows we don't like Favre) and practices his tackles. He loves to play rough and is sometimes too rough with his sister. He also loves to cuddle and is very sensitive. He doesn't like to know he physically hurt anyone or that he hurt anyone's feelings. He also will pull out the big crocodile tears if he's being disciplined. And don't get on his bad side if he's cranky in the morning. He's a crab like his mama. Marshall is highly verbal and his favorite song is "Soul Sister" by Train. We sing it together every night. He loves to go to the library, reading books with anyone and his comprehension of what is being read to him is outstanding. Marshall loves to help clean-up his toys every night and while he likes to help in the kitchen, he can't seem to keep his little fingers out of what I'm making. Marshall's best friend is his sister but he draws the line when she takes one of his trucks. Then all hell breaks loose. He is also very social with other kids and loves to play with his cousins.

Cecilia

This little girl is my wild child. She is FEARLESS. Cecilia also loves to entertain and she has a great imagination. Most of the time in a group of children she's the quiet one observing and soaking it all in and then she will do something that will make you realize she considers herself the "leader." If it's taking her brother's truck or painstakingly removing seed by seed out of a little girl's basket who told her not to touch her toy, Cecilia is showing that she's not afraid and will not back down. Now of course, as her mother, this little firecracker is exhausting but I love her spirit. Cecilia is my little helper in the kitchen and loves to stir stuff. One of the cutest things she does right now is when she talks she repeats herself ("Stop, daddy, stop!" or "Thank you, mommy, thank you) and holds out her little hand. Cecilia also loves music and to sing. We sing "Cecilia" together every night before bed.

Neither of them are picky eaters but they absolutely love french fries when we go out to eat. They also love pizza. They are still both good sleepers but on occasion will try and fight us on it (and they are still in their cribs). They are just starting to get into watching movies and right now their favorite TV show is "The Magic School Bus." And even though we've approached the age where they fight a lot you can also see their obvious love for each other.