Mason

My little Mason is almost 4 MONTHS already! Its been so much fun to watch him grow up and hit those milestones that babies come to.

He is very cuddly and loves his brothers very much, they can walk into the room and he just grins from ear to ear at them. Of course as you can tell they love him just as much. Riley is very loving to Mason... sometimes a little too much, but more then not Mason just smiles through Riley sitting on him.

Mason is such a blessing in our home and its been so amazing to watch our boys grow closer as the days continue on.

My favorite thing about Mason is his smile... it can light up a room, and your heart.

I know a lot of people thought that we were stupid/crazy because we had Riley and Mason so close... but I believe that the Lord and the boys knew how important it was that he come at the time he did. They are meant to be close... Im not sure WHY but I know there is a good reason for it. 

They are a joy and a blessing in our lives and I cant thank the Lord enough for sending me another sweet boy to fill my life with laughter and a few less hairs some days. :) Its worth it to go bald by the age of 30... I have heard they make good wigs.

Riley

 Riley has been running a fever since Sunday, but today after sleeping until 930 he woke up happy as a Lark.

Food Makes him happy!

Ethan loves taking pictures... so all of these pictures of Riley are the Work of Ethan.

I had to laugh at this because he had THREE BINKIES that he was carrying around! 

And here he was trying to share with Mason.

RILEY

Where do I begin with Riley... His eyes. He has such beautiful bright big blue eyes that always melt your heart. He LOVES his brothers and loves to tease them. He also is getting to where he wont put up with Ethan taking his toys ha ha.

Riley is such a sweet heart. Very social and very cuddly, VERY much a mamas boy, and I wont complain about that one bit.
When you see him he isn't afraid to come right up to you and give you hugs and just hang out with you, and you cant help but pick him up and cuddle him. He is simply squishy! :)
Riley is very chill and full of a personality that gets you laughing. He doesn't talk much but sure jabbers A LOT, so I guess he does talk I just don't understand what he is saying. Unless he starts pointing at me and rolling his arms, this is a sign he wants to sing patty cake.
Riley is only 1 and I feel like I missed out a lot on his baby stage... so I still treat him very much like a baby, I can't help it. I remember with Ethan he was easy to take his binki and bottle away... Ethan was about 10 months when he no longer had a binki and he was fine with it, Riley on the other hand... well its his best friend.  I'm not sure how to go about taking it from him because he just gets Mason's and puts it in his mouth... so I might wait a while before I take that step.
I am so thankful for the happiness and life Riley brings into our home, he is such a blessing and I couldn't be more thankful for him and for the joy he is.

Ethan

 I was doing my Pilates workout and couldn't stop laughing at Ethan....  he kept saying good job mom!! keep going! and when i asked him what he was doing he said "Im working out mom! Stop taking pictures!"

This kid makes me laugh, besides the fact that he was actually really good at it.

And here are a few pictures he took of himself.

Ethan is full of life... I don't know if all three year olds are full of it but this boy sometimes brings more on in life then I know how to handle. He is way to smart for his own good at times but makes me laugh so much... Ethan is such a sweet boy that loves to be involved with ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING! He is a big helper when he wants to be ;) He LOVES being out side and playing with anyone and everything he can . He is Very social and isn't afraid to ask a complete stranger "Hi!, WHAT YOUR NAME?" and carry on a crazy conversation with them. He is growing up so fast and has some of the darnedest things to say.
The other day he was sitting in our office chair and Layne was spinning him around and around... we took him out and his eyes were going back and forth and he couldn't stand up, while we were laughing he pipes up and says.
"Dad! What is happening here!?"
There is never a dull moment with him.

Ethan has such a funny personality and will grab your attention quickly with those big brown eyes he got from his dad. I have to say I'm sure they have saved him a few times from a spanking :)

I know that kids will be kids and I try my best to not just teach Ethan by my words but also by my actions... SHOWING kids I have learned sometimes is the best and quickest way for them to learn anything from the way they speak to the way the treat others. I have seen my not so good side come out in him. I have seen a small play back of myself when I watch him at times... and its not always good. I am struggling with how to handle him and honestly think about going to counseling so I know how to best handle him... I have MUCH to learn at being a mom. The hardest part of it all is he IS SUCH A SWEET BOY! HE DOES HAVE MANNERS! HE DOES LISTEN, and he CAN be SOOO sweet to his little brothers and everyone he is around, but when this side of him that shows more often then it has in the past comes out I sometimes fall apart... the tears begin and the frustration comes out because I am at my wits end. HOW DO I TEACH A THREE YEAR OLD TO LISTEN? I feel like I am constantly getting after him to share, to not yell, not to whine, to just listen when he is told something... I need help! ANY IDEAS!?

Im afraid I am not handling him the right way and I know that by the age of 4 or 5 they say if they haven't learned it yet then your pretty much outta luck... I know he knows what is right and wrong because I see him do the right things, correct ME if I say a bad word... (Stupid, hate... those kind of words), he will even tell me to be nice to Riley , this is if he starts to cry ha ha  because I have told him no no.

Being a parent is hard and wanting the best for your child is all I can think about.SO, if you have ANY ideas Id LOVE to have you share them with me.

On the more positive side... Ethan IS a loving great big brother... he is so sweet and melts my heart when he cuddles up to me and say I love you sweetheart followed with a kiss. :) He is such a blessing in our home and I AM thankful for the life he brings into our home. I love him with all my heart and AM so proud of him.

A few pictures...

 so peaceful.

 Poor Riley was not feeling very well after his little accident in the bath tub... He slipped and fell, resulting in his tooth going THROUGH his tongue ...  and this was just from his drool.... the other washcloth was soaked. 

 But he still smiles through it all. I wish I could be more like him.

 Ethan being silly.... kept asking me to come and find him... I SPY....

Oh Found him!

Sweet little hands... knowing they will do great things makes them even more special.