The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway

 It has been crazy snowing the last few days! We are big fans of the movie "Frozen" since Mor-Mor first showed it to the boys, and that line circles over and over in my head apparently when we are getting plummeted with snow like this. Also, we listen to the song "let it go" before bed at night, and Josh and I like to do all the dance moves, so it was very exciting to put our snow dancing to good use. This snow is a good and bad thing, because honestly I wouldn't mind the spring to be here, but I also know that we are need of the moisture. So, I guess for the earth's sake, it's ok. It was a fun day. Sam only had to go to work for a couple hours, which meant that he stayed around in the morning to help with the boys, and let me sleep until Rowan was up, and then when he was done with work he took Kaj to get snow boots and sleds. Kaj is always so happy to go with his dad. We bundled the boys up to help us shovel the driveway, and I must say Josh looked pretty hysterical mixed with awesomely cute. He could barely walk, and he looked like he was ready to live in the snow. Kaj hurriedly wanted to get out there and play, and that is exactly what he did. For some reason Josh is the kid that we tend to think that he is ready to try anything, and just love everything as well (I think it is based on how he eats??) but that is not always true. He actually takes some time with new things, and is often quite nervous. Josh mostly stood around in the driveway watching Kaj dig in the snow, and fall into the snow, get thrown into the snow, and then laugh in the snow. In other words, Kaj loved it, and Josh was ok with it. I have no doubts Josh will end up being a fan, but for now he is just getting used to it. We wanted to go sledding as a family, but then with how much it was coming down, and Josh not really taking to it, and then of course, Rowan…not sure if we wanted to send him downhill in a sled just yet, Sam just ended up taking Kaj. I was happy about that, because Kaj was so happy, and Sam said that it was a fun time.

Also, I wanted to share how things are functioning in our family with Rowan now that it has officially been a month since he joined our family. I must say I am pleasantly surprised. I will look over sometimes to see Kaj having full on conversations with Rowan explaining different animals, and about who is who in our family. He will also tell me a lot that, "Rowan is a nice baby," or "Rowan is a new brother…not Joshy. Joshy's not a new brother," or, "Rowan needs new teeth." (He has been very preoccupied with the fact that Rowan does not have any teeth yet) Kaj also really likes to hold Rowan, and then he will look at him and say "He likes me." I am certain that he will. It is very fun to see these interactions especially because when Josh was born I don't even think Kaj noticed him until he was 6 months old. Josh is always wanting to give Rowan kisses, and poke him in the face mostly- but he definitely notices him. It is fun. The times chaos happens is when I am nursing, and I just hear noises. These could be noises that cause suspicion, or just screaming and crying and all I can do is yell "WHAT IS GOING ON?!" And, like always, I hear Kaj say, "Nothing." Naturally. I have actually started creeping out of my room when I am done nursing Rowan nervous to see what took place while I was not available. But, they are funny boys, and pretty sweet boys. I will say this, I have never loved the newborn stage, this is no secret to anyone, I have expressed it before, but I am loving it this time. I think because this time I am really appreciating that Rowan doesn't talk yet, and that quiet, simple, sweetness is absolutely amazing.