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It’s finally time for Adam to sleep in a big boy bed.  Well, it’s time and a new little brother needs the crib. First step, we converted Adam’s crib so he could get in and out.  Everyone I’ve talked to says that when you convert the crib the toddler usually stays in the bed.  Well,Continue reading “Big Boy Bed”

Last weekend we decided to take the boys and head out of Manila.  We had heard that Subic had a great aquarium so we decided to head out there and depending on how the day went maybe go to the beach for a bit after that. It’s pretty far, two and a half hours, butContinue reading “Ocean Adventure”

3 months of this sweet face.  Who could ask for anything more.  Malcolm, you are the cuddliest, sweetest baby.  You want nothing more than to be near mommy.  You’ve just started grabbing things and are always grasping my necklace shirt or hair when I put you down.  You love to play with toys and itContinue reading “3 months”

A new helmet for riding our scooter, twist car and Arlo’s wooden bike.  Golf clubs from Maria, the best nanny around.  This is what Adam looks like when he says ‘Bib Bit’, little bit.  He says it with such confidence, as if there is no doubt you’ll let him try a ‘bib bit’, whether itsContinue reading “New Toys”

Randy told me about this conversation Adam and he had yesterday over breakfast.  To set the stage, Randy was in his suit and tie and about to leave for work.      Adam:  Daddy, where are you going?      Daddy:  I’m going to work.      Adam: Why daddy?      Daddy:  Because everyoneContinue reading “Conversations with Adam”

Whenever Malcolm is laying on a blanket or his playmat (thanks Gabs- we still love it 🙂 Adam comes right over and lays as close to Malcolm as he can get.  Then he looks at me and says ‘Two Boys’ emphasis on the Two.  It melts my heart every time.  I always ask Adam whoContinue reading “My two boys”

When Malcolm was in the hospital all we wished for was to be able to have both boys home with us so we could enjoy them.  Last Sunday we were driving in the car with both of our boys after a great weekend and I turned to Randy and we talked about how lucky we are.  Not evenContinue reading “Horses & pools”

Adam has been going to school at 9th Avenue for a year now.  But the school year is over and he’s moving on to a bigger school in a couple of weeks.  This school was great and we were really lucky to have found it.  The class that Adam took was twice a week for an hour andContinue reading “Last Day of School”

I’ll never run out of reasons why I love Kate but here are my current top five. 1. She flew to Manila from Hong Kong with a three month old alone and never once complained or was anxious about it.   When I was in the hospital with Malcolm she mentioned she wanted to come visitContinue reading “Kate did that!”