2 is better than 1

Rub-a-dub oh how they love the tub! As if Raygan's bath time wasn't fun enough with bubbles, Elmo soap, rubber ducks and tubmarines, we added an even more spectacular value-ad to tub time: Baby Luke! With Luke's increased reliability of being able to sit up on his own, he has graduated to bath time with BIG sis! My babies are so cute in the tub together, and even better, it's easier for us as parents. The 'ol killing two bids with one stone, and gettin 'er done so to speak!

It's times like these that explain our craziness of having these two children so close together. Watching them bond and grow closer with each of their new milestones are just the first signs of an undying brother/sister relationship that they will share. One similar to the bond I have with my brothers- one that is reliable, comfortable, irreplaceable- something that surpasses the true meaning of friendship.

The most magical place in the world....

Can you guess where? Yep, Disney World! Raygan and Luke made their first trip to meet the one, the only MICKEY MOUSE! Well and Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy... the whole crew. Our trip was awesome- Raygan was scared of the characters, but in awe of the rides. And, of course the boat rides were her ultimate favorite! Luke was just as content as usual, happy to be by Mommy and Daddy's side. His highlight of the trip must have been trying to fit Donald Duck's beak into his mouth.

It's safe to say that Poppy scored big, not only surprising PaPa for his 60th, but by taking me an my family to, in fact, this magical place they call Disney. A place where children are smiling and laughing, all the while their parents are amazed by simplicity of their children's happiness. Take me back any day- it was as cool as I remember it as a 6 year old little girl.

Where'd it go?

So for those of you who spend any amount of time with Raygan, you know one of her most common phrases is "Where'd it go?" Basically every time that someone leaves the room, food disappears, a toy is missing, Daddy leaves for work- we get the question "where'd it go?"

As a SUPER proud mommy I must post that my Ray Ray is potty trained. Yes, my newly turned 2 year old, first born is going potty just like a big girl. We couldn't been more proud of her.

Where am I going with this? Well... Our sweet little princess is still trying to distinguish the difference between 'tooting' and 'pooping'. So each time we she 'toots' we make a run for the potty. A short while ago when we went to potty and Raygan tooted, she looked in the potty with a puzzled face, and said "Where'd the poop go?"

Gross or cute? Well, that's for you decide. I, however, find it to be quite humorous. Oh how I love the simplicity of a child's thoughts.

Mother May I?

Any more our daily routine consists of Mommy and Daddy doing their daily tasks and Raygan mocking us. Recently, she is taking the initiative to act like Luke-wishing she was a baby? Not sure; I wish I could read this child's mind when she does a lot of the things she does.
Nonetheless our day to day activities turn into an unplanned game of Simon Says. Or should we say, Raygan says? After all, it is all about her, right?
Example 1:
Mommy: "I am feeding baby Luke."
Raygan: "I feed my baby."
Mommy: "I need to wipe of Luke's mouth."
Raygan: "I wipe baby's mouth"

Mommy may I? Sure sweetheart, you may!

Example 2:
Luke: "Ahhhhh" "Blah Blah" (probably thinking "why the hell do you always put me on my damn stomach because I HATE IT")
Raygan: "Ray Ray go on belly too"
Mommy: "Ok honey."
Luke: "Ahhhh" "Blah Blah: (really thinking "come on, can't a brotha get some space around here!")

Mommy may I? Sure sweetheart, you may!

HaHa... Goo Goo

Raygan and Luke are starting to speak a language of their own and communicate with one another. He watches her every move and already wants to be just like her- boy are Josh and I in trouble!

Walmart or Walmart?

We spent the past week in Arkansas with my parents and had plenty of time for relaxation, and well, a trip to Walmart each morning! What would a small town visit be without trips to the local Walmart and Spudnuts(local whole in the wall donut shop). Raygan and Luke had a great time bonding with Grandma and Grandpa; she now has their names down pat and speaks them frequently.

Christmas 2009

Lots of fun and lots of incredible memories. Just a couple highlights- Luke was his perfect little self- happy, calm and collect as always, but much to young to understand the concept of Christmas. We did finally get some man toys in this house- Santa brought Luke some cars and dump trucks!

Raygan was a BLAST! She got a kitchen where she can "cook", an easel for all of her art and creative pieces, and her BIG girl bed. 2009 was definitely a year to remember!

Santa aka Poppy

For those of you who don't know- Raygan calls her 3 grandfather's Papa, Poppy and Grandpa.

The week before Christmas Raygan had a date with Poppy to go meet Santa. Raygan was given a Cookie Monster doll by Santa. So, this year what Santa means has become a little clearer to Raygan.

It's funny though because the week leading up to Christmas Raygan seemed to think that Poppy(Mike) was in fact Santa. So everytime I ask Raygan about Santa, she nods and says yes. Then her yes is followed with "Poppy?, Poppy?"

Please don't tell me she's already figured out the secret if Santa at
age 2 !!!

Christmas Lesson #1- Be careful how we portray Santa and Easter bunny to Raygan in the coming years, she may be picking up on this WAY too early.

Christmas Lesson #2- Poppy makes a hell of a Santa Claus because our daughter now talks about him daily.