Camping

We took the boys on their first camping trip over spring break. We went to Lake DeGray in Arkansas. We did some fishing, hiking, and a lot of relaxing around the campfire. It was a really great introduction to camping for them, and they both seemed to enjoy it. We are looking into making another trip before it gets too hot, but the mosquitos are already getting bad. Isaac enjoyed the fishing for a little while, but then he decided "There are no fish here!" and started collecting shells instead. It turns out he must have been right, because no one caught anything the whole trip! Ethan loved playing with the rocks. He ended up with a little blood blister on his finger because he fell while holding a rock in his hand. Both of the boys had their first taste of toasted marshmallow - yummy! Here is a link to the pictures. The password is camping.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v466/isaacsmom/LakeDeGray2008/

Oh Boy!

I never realized how fun and unpredictable being a Mommy to boys would be. I knew I would love being Mommy, but there are things that you just don't know about until you actually have a preschooler and a toddler ruling your home. For example, I never would have imagined that two little boys could be so thoughtful. Isaac is so happy when he can make Ethan stop crying and start laughing. It is such a pleasure to sit and watch the two of them playing at the train table together. Ethan, also, seems genuinely concerned if Isaac starts to cry. They have already, at the tender ages of 3 and 1, formed a bond of brotherhood that I can only hope will grow deeper and more meaningful as time goes by. My house is overrun with Thomas engines, cars, blocks, and trucks, and I couldn't be happier! I am so blessed, and I thank God every day for these precious gifts He has entrusted me with.