poor potato

last night solly helped himself to the last ice cream cone. mr. mojo potato was NOT happy that there wasn't one left for him. so, solly (being the nice big brother that he is) shared with moses. but, moses (being the 2 year old that he is) wanted to HOLD the ice cream cone. so they would take turns but when it was solomon's turn moses would go into FULL MELTDOWN mode. it was pretty cute! solly was a real sport!

in case you can't tell moses has full tears and snot flowing in this picture.

everyone ended up happy.

moving day

today i (finally!!!) got a project done that i've been wanting to do for a long time: trading bedrooms with moses and solomon. i've been wanting them to have the bigger bedroom so that they could have lots of room to play. i knew it was going to be a big job to switch rooms...but it was even harder than a thought. thank goodness for rose and all her help!

before:

after:

i wish i could get a better picture to show just home much more room they have. they've already had wrestling matches & solmon had his own private dance party.

moses has his own side of the room.
and solly has his own side. (wow, i just noticed how catty-wampus those letter are!)

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before #2:

after #2:

nothing fancy. but, i am happy with the outcome. and the boys couldn't be more happy with their new room. moses even took a great nap in there this afternoon.
OH and the only thing i haven't gotten done yet it switching curtains...maybe tomorrow. i'm pooped!

the story behind the watch...

...jake was annoyed that i didn't bother to mention why solly got his cool new watch (see the last post)
solomon is a bed wetter or i guess i should say "was a bed wetter" but some time towards the end of the summer we ran out of pull-ups so i said "oh well, guess you'll just have to stop wetting the bed" and well...that pretty much what he did. with the exception of the occasional accident. so yesterday we rewarded his success with his choice of a watch from target (i know, we're such big spenders)

p.s. THANKS!!! to everyone who suggested books for me to read. those ideas should keep me busy for a nice long while.

the breakfast club

solomon was in an unusually good mood this morning. which is always nice! maybe is was the mini eggo waffles they had for breakfast (that jake picked out yesterday)
or maybe it's just because he got a cool new watch yesterday that he's super proud of. (i'm pretty sure that rosey spot on his cheek is from sleeping on the cool new watch)
and don't worry i am fully aware of the fact that moses is in desperate need of a haircut. soon. very soon. like hopefully this week.

help wanted:

i am looking for a good book to read. maybe you can help. leave me a comment and tell me about your favorite book, a book you're reading right now or maybe someone has recommended a book to you and you just haven't had the time to read it. let me know. thanks

1/2ers

today we celebrated solly's half birthday. as of today he is officially 6 1/2 years old! so, rather than making the same 'ol boring cupcakes...i racked my brain and came up with an idea that i knew solly would love!

volcano cake!!!

it might have been ugly, but he loved it and it tasted great!

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rose got here today for her "trial" move. so she got to celebrate with us & play with the boys.

solly making a horse face

"who? me?"

sleepless in the claw

i really hate is when stress & worries chase away sleep.

I NEED MY SLEEP!!