Story Time at the Library

The boys and I have begun making weekly trips to our library here in MoVal. The original intention was to attend story time in the mornings, which also includes a little music and dance, but Jonah isn't quite ready to sit still that long and listen to the book of the day in its entirety (a quick glance at the other kids in attendance made me realize that the average age was about 4 or 5). Our first trip didn't go quite as planned so we chose to browse the stacks instead. We brought home some good books that should be a nice addition to our own private reading times here at home.

His Mother's Son

I get such a kick out of noticing the quirks and traits that the boys inherit from Jeff and Me. In this photo, Brady is caught sleeping just like I used to when I was younger. In most of the houses that we lived in, my bed was up against a wall, and for some crazy reason I found this position to be extremely comfortable. Go figure...:)

Cutting into Playtime

Mommy, are you done sweeping yet??

LET GO!

It's been a quiet week at the Cummins home-but tonight, we got some blog action. Jonah's latest phrase is "Let go!" Much to my dismay, he says so quite emphatically and defiantly at the worst times. This evening, his demand was made at an ironic moment in which his baby brother obliged him. Brady was standing at the foot of the couch...and let go for the first time ever! He balanced for about 10 seconds before plopping down on his bottom. It was very exciting (you had to be here). The first time's always the hardest, but from then on, it's practice makes perfect. As the evening wore on, he continued to try out his new skill. He was an early crawler, an early cruiser, and it looks like walking is just around the corner. Additionally, we are starting to hear the beginnings of his first word (besides mama and dada). Monday afternoon, while Jeff and I were out on an errand (yes, we missed the actual moment) Brady was playing on the floor and got ahold of the phone. He turned it in his hand, put it to his ear and said "Hooooo." He is such a sponge! Keep sopping it up, baby-learn, learn, learn.