Trick or treat!

Theo had his first trick-or-treating experience tonight, and boy did he like it! No fear, just outgoing enthusiasm. At the first house, he had to be reminded of what to say, and he was slightly shy about saying trick-or-treat. Then, he tried to go in the house, which is what we do when we go to someone's house, right? Once he understood the routine, he was like, "Lets go to the next house!" He said this after every single house.

Now, this kid has barely ever had candy, save for the recent chocolate chips for initiating potty time bribe. But for some reason, he just knew, and told every house we visited "I'm going to eat ALL the candy all up!" When he finally tasted his first real candy bar, he chose Snickers, he loved it, but gave the second half to Dad. Then he tried a Nestle Crunch and ate the whole thing. "WOW. Yummy!" That was enough to keep him running circles around the house for the next 45 minutes. Luckily, I think he wore himself out and has gone to sleep!

Happy Halloween!

Theo enjoyed trying on his parrot costume and flying around the house with his wings! Franklin's hair matches the color on his pumpkin outfit! And speaking of pumpkins, pumpkin carving is cool.

Quite a pair

Well, it wasn't easy: they both had to be wearing the "Big Brother" and "Little Brother" shirts on the same day, (ideally the shirts would still both be clean, too), be in the mood to have their photos taken, and sit still and pose for the camera at the same time. I got one lucky shot. And a cute one of the little one while the big guy was still squirming around.

Whoa- Franklin's first tooth on its way already!

Not even three months old, Franklin has a tooth on the way. We've noticed some suspicious quantities of drool the last few days so I did some investigation yesterday and sure enough, looks like a lower right tooth is on the move. Still a little while from breaking through but who knows, could pop up before his three-month birthday!

Sitting up and taking notice

Visit to Grandpa Steve and Grandma Linda's

Franklin, Theo and I were invited to dinner at Grandpa Steve and Grandma Linda's the other night when Matt was out at a workshop. We had a lovely time, Franklin showed off some of his smiles, and we got some good pictures of the proud grandparents with the new addition. I sure am grateful to Grandpa Steve for all of the excellent care he gives to our boys, allowing us to both work and not have to pay for daycare. And the best part is how much love is shared and fun is had by all.

Frankie G at 2 1/2 months

Franklin has become tremendously fun in the last couple of weeks! He smiles often, and even giggled for the first time a couple of days ago, on Matt's birthday. He also makes the most wonderful cooing sounds now. He is so physically strong, he can even stand up when we hold his torso or hands. We sat him in a bumbo seat the other night, and sure enough, he sat right up in it! He sure seemed pleased with himself. Then he started pooping and fell sideways from all the pushing. Franklin is also gifted pooper - I've been sorely tempted to post a segment called "Poop Star", but there's only so many real-life details you guys probably want to hear...

My incredible kids

Theo and Franklin both continue to amaze me. Yesterday morning Matt and I look over at Theo, who we thought was coloring, and he's drawing letters: two "T"s for Theo and a "G" for Grandpa! Never been shown how to draw letters before, as far as we know! He's long been pretending to draw letters or making them out random long narrow objects, but this was new. He also surprised me the other night by repeating verbatim a complicated phrase from a book: "I've got a super-secret, highly unusual, incredible and amazing magical power! I can read minds." The funny thing is that occassionally, especially lately, I believe he really can read mine.

Franklin has had some amazing developments too - but that probably deserves its own post.

Finally, the two month weigh in!

We had a little delay with Franklin's 2-month well baby visit, but the results are in! Franklin weighed in today at 14 lbs, 2 oz, and measured 24 inches long. That's the 90th and 75th percentiles, respectively. A big boy! And nearly a pound heavier than his brother was at 2 months. He doesn't have the same giant head Theo has, though, at only 50th percentile. We're not surprised he weighs so much, I think most of its in his chunky thighs! Besides, he's nearly filling out his 6 month sized outfits already!

Theo and Daddy