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Another Week Gone By

Wood cutting in town! Most of last Sat. was spent tidying up the front yard. Keith worked his tail off levelling three lilac bushes. He wanted me to clarify that he only used the ax after he had exhausted all three 18V batteries for the sawsall. And I won't give too many details on how he used his skillsaw as a chainsaw to fit the unruly bundles of branches into one pickup load! I must say, he is one talented woodsman ;o)

Another Bristle Block creation. Tyler's imagination is really developing. Today he built a "rec center" with a pool and "two vents on the roof that heat the pool." It's always amusing to hear him describe his work.

Boyd's first shiner. He heard me getting a snack the other day and headed down the stairs in a frenzy. He has to sit down because his legs aren't long enough yet. He scooted of the top step too fast, toppled head-over-tea-kettle down the next three and managed to hit his head on the edge of one before he caught himself. He shed big tears as I picked him off the step, but soon forgot it as he began eating his banana. Nothin' a little snack can't fix!

Update On The Boys

Yesterday, the boys helped me dig up the garden. It felt good to be outside in the warm autumn afternoon. It has been fun to watch Tyler and Boyd interact lately. The bond of friendship between them in strengthening. They still have their fragile moments when Tyler asserts himself and Boyd rebels, usually ending in squawks and pushes and sometimes tears. But the compassionate, tender, rewarding moments are coming more and more frequently.

Flossing teeth in the morning - an activity they'll drop their toys for and come running! They love to brush and floss just like Daddy. I hope the enthusiasm lasts into their teens and beyond!

Playing in the kitchen sink. The perfect way to end an evening when Daddy is working late at the office. Boyd sure adores Tyler and tries to mimic his every move. He's just not quite as coordinated and neat about it and Tyler has learned some patients. Most of the water you see on his shirt is what Boyd put there! And visa versa. Boyd has learned to put up with a lot of big brother bossing the bullying too. Aw well, it's wonderful they have each other and are growing closer with the passing of time.