Reading

How awesome is this?  And also, a good example of how Parker repeats the end of phrases, which seems to be  building up his vocabulary.

It's funny...

It's funny the little things that make you proud of your kid.
Wednesday night. Bath night for two little kids.  Bath water running. Maia is sitting on the potty. Parker is fond of this word... Pah-dee. Pah-dee!
Ray asks Parker, Do you want to try the potty?
Parker: YESCH!
Ray: Okay, wait for Maia!
Parker: Pah-dee!
... and then he begins to pee on the floor, eagerly looking at the potty.
Ray excitedly shouts Good job! You totally would have peed on the potty if Maia hadn't been using it!

Christmas, Round 3

Ding!

These lucky kids had a Christmas that kept on going.  Aunt Tara sent (generous) gifts a few days later. So after baths, we skyped with Aunt Tara and opened them.  

Maia got a LeapPad Explorer.   She didn't know what it was, but it wasn't long before it became a favorite.

 Parker had a better idea of what to do with presents, but Maia was still there to help.

 Parker got more cars to use on his race track, which is great. It makes that toy even easier to share!

 Maia's dress up shoe supply was replenished,

 and each of them got a Giants jersey!

Thanks Aunt Tara, Uncle Dave, Aaron and Rachael! We miss you!