Quick update

Wow! It's been more than 2 months since I've posted to this blog. Didn't intentionally stay off it, but time flies when you've got 3 kids to keep out of danger. Brady is always a ball of energy, and Bayla and Harper are obviously liking what they see in their big bro. They are into EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING. We spend a lot of time keeping them off the couch (since they don't know how to get off of it yet, and there have been a few bad falls); out of the fridge, pantry, or garage; off the stairs; or from being tackled by Brady. I'm all about trial and error and letting them figure things out on their own, but I am NOT all about head injuries.

The girls are truly toddlers. They both walk around like tiny drunken coeds after a frat party. They fall into walls and each other, giggling all the way, and sometimes they pee on the carpet. They are a hoot to see together, and I'm fascinated by how they're developing as individuals and as twins. For instance, a month ago, Bayla would just snatch whatever Harper had that she happened to want, and Harper would devolve into hysterics. Now, if Bayla takes something, she hands it back to Harper after she's examined it. Each twin shares interesting objects with the other. On the other hand, it gets a little out of control when Bayla tries to grab Harper's poopy diaper as I'm changing her.

As individuals, Bayla wants to be where the party's at. If something fun is going on, she must be part of it. She LOVES to chase Brady. Harper doesn't like the rough-and-tumble as much and often sits to the side playing with a toy, watching her siblings with a kind of frightened amusement. But she herself loves to be chased, and to play hide-and-seek.

And MOST importantly, they're sleeping through the night. Thank holy God.

Brady is in camp this summer, and he's having a tough time with the transition. The structure is a lot looser, the consequences are lax, and some of his peers aren't the best behaved children ever. So after coming out of preschool with rules and regulations (along with fun), he's turning back into his old self, and it's causing a lot of strain here at home. Still, he's loving the pool this year (FINALLY!!!), and he says the most hilarious things. And when he's not worked up and pushing his sisters onto the floor, he's a sweet, kind, caring, helpful brother. We love that kid.

Anyway, I've been struggling with a deep, philosophical blog, but I haven't quite figured out how to structure it. Look for that one soon. Just wanted to give a quick update-- all is well with the Slemonade Stand!