Been so busy lately

Sorry to all who read this blog. We have been so busy with packing and sorting and cleaning lately that I have not had a chance to update the blog.

We will be moving into our new house next week. We’ve managed to pack about half the house. We had a garage sale and sold about $200 worth of stuff we don’t want anymore. We were pretty happy with the results. We’re excited to be moving next week, but dreading all the processes that actually go along with moving. I’ll be happier in about 2 weeks when it’s all over!

It was very windy on the morning of the garage sale. This video is of Tracie and Ethan in the wind. Ethan had not experienced wind like that before. He thought it was funny.

The boys have been very helpful at packing (in their own way). They like to be the centre of attention. They climb in boxes, steal your tape, unpack boxes you’ve just packed. Whinge when you pack their toys. Like I said – very helpful!!

Life is good other than packing. The boys are growing well. We went to Nana’s for lunch a few weeks ago. Here’s some pictures of the boys playing at Nana’s (Sal’s Mum)

Ethan – later in the day, looking very tired

Ethan and Ben playing in a storage container with some water at the bottom. We put them in their swimming clothes, and they ignored the water, so we changed them back into their regular clothes and then they got in the water……… typical! Ben holding the ball. Ethan playing with the washing. Ethan had GREAT fun playing peek-a-boo using the blanket on the line!

Meal times are becoming my most hated time of the day lately. Ethan is a great eater, and is not a problem. Benjamin on the other hand is driving everyone nuts. He is very fussy, and will only eat a decent meal if he’s given risotto! Risotto is his favourite food of all time. Most foods he squashes, then throws on the floor. We are struggling to deal with this behaviour. I don’t want to give him attention, so I try to ignore it, but then Ethan copies him (Monkey see, Monkey do!). I also don’t like to ignore him too much as I don’t want him to make too much mess, and I actually want him to eat some food. He’s still a skinny boy. Anyone with any ideas?!?!? Please tell me!

Below is a pic of both boys who decided it was a good idea to squash blue berries on their heads!

 

We’ve also decided it’s time to let the boys teach them selves to self-feed with a spoon. They (mostly Ethan) are getting good at self feeding off a plate with a fork, so it’s time for a spoon. Probably should have done this a while ago, but it’s such a messy procedure, we’ve been putting it off until the weather warmed up. Below is some pics of today’s efforts. They are eating pureed fruit and yoghurt. For those who still can’t remember who’s who……Ben is wearing a green bib, Ethan is wearing a yellow bib.