2013 already? What happened to 2012? It went by way too fast, I didn't even get to sneak in the last blog post that I had promised myself that I would write. New Year's Resolution is to get better at updating the blog.
I'm sad to say that we have not started the New Year off on a good note. Gavin has an ear infection, along with a nice temp of 103. He gets antibiotics for five days and a follow up visit with his doctor to discus an ENT referral for tubes. Since we've been down this road once already with Logan, I'm okay with it. I know what will happen and what the doctor is going to say, and honestly I'll probably push a little for the ENT consult. I don't really want to sit around and wait for him to get a few more ear infections, especially since he is allergic to amoxacillian and that limits the antibiotics he can be on.
Other than the ear infection, Gavin is doing great. I'm amazed at his vocabulary and the things that he knows. Today he went over to a blankets, started pointed at stars and saying "star, star, star." He also loves to look at his Mickey Mouse books and point out Mickey (Mic), Minnie (Min), Pluto, Daisy (Dais) and Donald. Gavin is constantly trying to figure out the way that things work and yesterday he figured out how to pour water from his sippy cup into the cups that go with their kitchen set.
Logan is also doing great, he seems to always be more hyper than Gavin. Today he figured out how to take off his diaper and climb half way up the baby gate that separates our living room and kitchen. There is never a dull moment when he is around and he loves to keep us on our toes. Logan is also obsessed with stealing whatever toy that Gavin has, even if we have two of them. Luckily, Gavin is content with sharing and frequently swapping toys with Logan to avoid a major meltdown.
Gavin and Logan had a great Christmas. We had Christmas with the four of us on December 20th and it was a perfect day. I love watching Gavin and Logan's facial expressions and excitement that the day brings. Santa brought them a Step 2 Kitchen and they are in love. When they woke up and saw it they went running for it and didn't even pay attention to any of their other presents for quite some time. They love to pretend to cook, stir, drink from the cups and feed us (and Bowser) with the plastic forks and spoons. They also got a Little People farm set, which came with one of their favorite animals, a cow. Occasionally we will put them down for a nap and hear mooing noises coming from their room. They also got some big trucks and a Little People ramp that they love to watch the cars drive down.
Unfortunately, the day that we did Christmas, Galen had a final in the afternoon so while he went to take a test, the boys and I went to see Santa. I'm not entirely sure what I was thinking bringing two nineteen month olds to see Santa by myself, but it went better than expected. Gavin and Logan wore their Christmas sweaters and brought their stuffed Santas with them. While we were waiting in line they seemed content with Santa, they would smile and wave at him. When it was our turn, I took Logan out of the stroller and he casually strolled over to Santa, Gavin stayed closer to me. As soon as I put Logan on Santa's lap, his attitude changed and he started crying. I quickly plopped Gavin on Santa's lap and got out of the way of the photographer. Gavin sat nicely with a concerned look on his face while Logan screamed away. Of course as soon as I picked both of them up, they were happy as can be and started smiling and waving at Santa. Oh well, at least we got a good picture of them.
On Saturday the 22nd we headed down to my parent's house with a pit stop to pick up Uncle Jake on the way. He even sat in the backseat between the boys and entertained them for the rest of the drive which was awesome. We hung out at my parent's house until Christmas Day night and it was so much fun. I love being home with all of my siblings for Christmas, it reminds me of being young again. Plus there is always delicious food and people to help out with Gavin and Logan. Galen and I were a little nervous about the boys sleeping in pack n plays while we were there but they did great! They slept so well that I don't even remember if they woke up at all at night. Gavin and Logan also got to try sledding for the first time! I think they liked it? I was napping while they went and didn't really hear a full report.
Gavin and Logan were spoiled by everyone at Christmas. My parents got them a shopping cart, which they love to push Bowser around in. Logan pushes him around as aggressively as possible and Gavin is very gentle and just rocks him back and forth. They also got a Mega Blocks table, Logan has decided it makes a better chair, a bunch of dishes for their kitchen, big plush Mickey Mouses from Uncle Charlie, Mickey books from Auntie Sami and books from Uncle Jake.
We had Christmas with Galen's family on the 27th and once again the boys were spoiled. They got DVD players for the car, which will be a life savor for long trips, little animals, socks, pajamas and some cars. Everyone who got gifts for the boys picked perfect gifts. The boys had a fun time hanging out with baby Z and trying to open her Christmas presents for her.
I think that's all I've got for now, especially since I can hear someone saying "mama, mama, mama?" and both boys went to bed two hours ago. Fingers crossed that it's an easy fix and I can go to bed soon.
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