Well, a night off from the boys, but not from work. It's 9:00pm and I'm wrapping things up from arranging flowers for Brittany's baby shower. What do you think? Will they do?



This one was the first and completed during daylight.





The four main ones.



Two extras.

A close up shot.

The whole group.

Well the boys are enjoying a overnighter with Grammy and Papa Dahl, who are helping me beyond words by taking them while I had such a monumental task tonight and the actual shower tomorrow to attend. Daddy is staying at the club in the trailer because I have his truck. I have his truck because my car had completely died today. Yes, on the day that I had such a crazy busy workload planned, the car came up with a low battery light... which I took to Les Schwab to have checked. My battery had just 14% left in it's life, and the alternator (which normally should CHARGE the battery) was running a NEGATIVE 27 and actually draining the battery. And after having them check it, I literally barely clunked and coasted into our driveway. So it is parked and Mike hopes to put in a new alternator on Sunday... and I HOPE this helps the "service all-wheel-drive" light that has come on for the last week... but the Schwabby guy said he didn't think so.



Well, the Lord answered my prayer that I at least got the vehicle to OUR driveway rather than the road, the weather though cold is beautiful sun, my flower project is DONE and went easier than I thought (due to advanced prep), and I have just about everything ready for tomorrow. I'm going to take it easy and enjoy my couple of quiet hours before bedtime. And I'm sure that my little guys are tucked into bed already and are having a great time. Good night all.

Hi all.

So I've gotten really behind on posting pictures, back to Christmas, Christmas school break and more recently. Therefore, this post is dedicated to "catch up". And admittedly, I'm tired and have lots of other things to do and thus, words will be short and pictures will have to suffice.

Auntie Kristina got Caleb BUMBLE BEE. A Transformer.... Caleb was thrilled. And Bumblebee was the first thing he took to show-n-tell when he returned to school. That was a big day.

Joshy, Mr. Draw, was gracious enough to share his new coloring book and special markers with Cousin Tessa.

Joshy's "Jungle Room" is complete, or as complete as it is going to get for the time being. And he is very excited and proud of his room.

It was a huge deal to go to Jump Planet with a couple school buddies.... Joshy went too.



Tessa had a pool party and the boys had a blast. Happy Birthday Tessa!



One day the boys were tumbling with Daddy (and obviously Mommy was there taking pictures.... this was the result.)

Well, that's all for now. Things are busy and more just keeps coming up. See you again soon.

Good afternoon.

Well it's just another day in cold, wet, gray Monroe. But at least we are healthy, which alot better than a lot of the moms I've talked with lately.

We just got back from preschool. Caleb is enjoying the quick little run around time I afford him right after school releases. The other moms are hanging out a little longer too. He just needs to get the wiggles run out before I take him home. Joshy was awake this time too. Normally I keep Joshy awake during school and then put them both down in the afternoon.... they both get naps, it makes the afternoon quicker and quieter (other wise I'd have hours of mediating over the hitting, pushing, and sharing to do). But today, Joshy just couldn't stay awake and so he was up and ready to run with the big kids. Again fun, but right now COLD. But those spring days are just 12 weeks away!

Joshy went to his first Wiggle Worms gym class this year (and for a long time). Grammy Dahl took him and said that he had a great time. He proved to be advanced in his skills and was climbing and jumping on everything. I'm glad that he got time with Grammy (and Papa during lunchtime) and that he got to do an activity without big brother cutting in or cutting him down. And it's so nice to hear that Joshy was succeeding in a peer group.

Caleb was really upset yesterday. We finally got to the bottom of it. Caleb had heard that Grandpa Dahl had hurt his head and gone to the hospital. Caleb actually thought Grandpa Dahl had died. I was shocked and thought that the best way to solve it would be to call Grandpa... Caleb at first said no, because he didn't want to talk to dead people. He ran and hid and was so overwhelmed with emotion that he was bottling things up. But it was surprising that he didn't want to solve it by talking to Grandpa on the phone; Daddy eventually made him hear that Grandpa was ok and hear his voice. Then Caleb kind of burst open and cried, I'm hoping it was just out of relief. I'm sure Caleb will be better after he sees Grandpa. It was all just so surprising how he interpreted the information and then what he did with it.

Joshy still insists that he is a robot. And we are still trying to convince him that robots use the potty.

Well, that's it for not having too much to say.

Sorry to let so much time go by.

We've had some unexpected snow overnight, and I'm hoping that that won't change the plans for today too much. Schools are 2 hours behind, but I don't think that affect's Caleb's afternoon classes.
Bright and early this morning, Caleb started the day with asking if it was a show and tell day.... sigh. How many times do I have to tell him that THURSDAYS are show and tell and it's the last day he goes to school each week. But he asks about 6 times every day! I admit to getting a little frustrated with the re-answering questions for the zillionth time.

Mike has started questioning Caleb to test his comprehension and listening skills. Ex: " This morning I opened the front door and there was a cat on our porch. Tigger charged after it and picked it up in his mouth and sat at the back of the truck like he wanted to take the cat with us. It was a very big black cat. " Caleb what color was the cat? Caleb's response first was: Was it a real cat? Mike answered that and repeated his own question. Caleb's response.... Orange.
Grrrrrrr. So Mike repeated the story, Caleb got it the THIRD time.
This type of thing happens ALLLLLLL the time. Caleb get your shoes and socks on we are going to leave in a little bit for school. Mom, where are we going? Argh.

He is also asking why. Now on the surface "Why?" should be a pretty normal thing, and curiousity should be a good thing. Except Caleb doesn't ask Why for a greater explanation and understanding of the way the world works, or scientific explanations. I say pick up your toys, he says Why? It's a challenge to my authority as someone to respect and obey in the house. He does that about EVERYTHING. Grrrrr again.

These two things together make for a very frustrating life right now. Especially when on top of it all he is now getting too rough with Jockey and actually punching Josh. For most consquences he receives now, he is starting to flip Mike and I attitude. Not a good thing. Where was the sweet child who was sensitive to others and was just happy to be included in ANY thing we happened to be doing? Now it's all about naked boy parts dancing. I actually had to yell at him to put his boy parts away, stop showing me and flopping it at me because the world was not about his wiener! (We were in the kitchen trying eat at the time.)


Joshy is a typical 2 year old (which is slightly more difficult than one) but he is manageable. I know the stupid things he does is a lack of knowledge. He runs when called to us, and he throws dog food around the family room every other day, and he is a messy eater etc. Normal two year old stuff, but just another layer in an already frustrating day.

Joshy is VERY talkative though. He has lately insisted that he is a Robot. He says I robot as an explanation to various behaviors. We tried to tell him that Robots use the potty. He said no way. He also says Need. It's suppose to be an advanced statement to say I need (versus I want). But it sounds funny when he says I need Candy or Need Nog (as in Egg Nog). Need Nog. But it doesn't sound so funny when he cries when I say No. Joshy is really talking about everything in the cutests voice. I love hearing "mommy, Miss you" when I get back from grocery shopping, or "Brother" as he now refers to Caleb.

We got Ratatouille the movie and both boys are very happy with that. I was surprised that Joshy could actually say Ratatouille. He said it so funny but completely clear.

Well that's it for now. Joshy is going to be picked up for a day with Grammy Dahl. Perhaps I will be able to handle the 4 yr old better when he isn't picking on a 2 yr old today. I'm really starting to feel like a bad mommy when I can't stand the 4 yr old's actions and get upset by them all the time.
I keep thinking that God doesn't give us more than we can handle.... but even He rested on the 7th day.
TTFN

Happy New Year!


Well, it's been a busy couple weeks.

The run down:

New Year's eve we had a quiet night at home. Daddy and Caleb fell asleep as I was reading to them at 11:30. I was the only one to make it to midnight.
New Year's Day, a little shopping for Daddy to spend his gift card.
Last Friday, Caleb got together with a couple of his pre-school classmates and went to Jump Planet, a bouncy house facilities. Hayden and Hunter are twins and he had such a good time. (The twins Mom is a really nice lady from my MOPS group too, hopefully she and I can become buddies too) It was really great for Caleb to see his buddies outside of school; hopefully this is the beginning of some long term friendships... it's my hope Caleb can keep these friends through the summer and bridge the transition into Kindergarten.

I can't believe that he is on the cusp of going to Kindergarten! I'm already having to look into enrolling him for September! Yikes. Of course, we don't have many options for schooling. Public school is all we can afford. And since I don't want him in the school he is districted for, I have to go over to the Fryelands school and get a waiver... and decision done!

Today is Caleb's first day back to school. I have lots to do during his school time, I hope that Jockey can stay awake while I get it all done.

Saturday we had dinner with Papa Bill and Grandma Judy. It was also nice to see Great Papa Severson... who is now 94! The kids were crazy running around with out naps that day. But at least they didn't break anything (that I know of) or injure the dogs. Although Jockey did get a hold of one a couple times and we had to intervene. I don't understand, he doesn't do that with the dogs at our house, and he was always the one so gentle with animals.


We've made HUGE cookies, painted, finger painted, made forts, practiced dancing, etc etc in all this last couple weeks. So now is the time to finally get back to normal. And hope fo the snow that is forcasted.

Well, time to get going. TTFN.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Joshy was the early riser, if you call the first time he got out of be 3AM rising. The next time he was out of be was 5:48AM... so he was the first to get his stocking just after 7AM....

Caleb slept all the way through the night, and being not such a morning person like his mommy, he was a still a little sleepy when it was his turn to open the stocking...


Christmas morning is over, and we are all napping or destined for naps. It was a great morning of family, good food, laughs and generosity. We started with a quick pause to remember that the reason of today was the birth of Jesus and his gift to us. Then it was on to the morning activities. Hopefully every one enjoyed their gifts, the kids were definately excited... but overwhelmed. I say no all year so it surprises them that they get so much. Caleb was very excited, of course, about he Optimus Prime Transformer and the DVD movie. He's also getting the hand of the RC car from Papa Bill. Joshy was hard to tear away from his various drawing themed toys to give him the rest. He would have sat down and spent the rest of the morning just drawing if he was allowed. Thank you to all the Grandparents for their thoughtfulness, they truly fit each child's interests.... of course, I'm obligated to make them SHARE, so both boys will enjoy everything I'm sure.
In this picture, Joshy doesn't look like he has the greatest smile, but that is because he is in the middle of the surprised statement, "paper for ME?!!" Yes, we went all out this year and got our son a ream of paper... He's been reamed. What else does drawing-addicted kid need?

Caleb did well, considering most of his gifts had to be surgically removed from the packaging. That became Daddy's job this year.... open, open open.

Caleb and Joshy wish to say something:

Click on the arrow to play the clip.

It was also night to see the boys give gifts this year. They really wanted to give to others and that it what I hope to keep fostering in their futures.

Well, I'd better go and nap myself if I'm going to make the long stretch tonight. The exciting thing is that we even saw a snowflake or two this afternoon, so maybe there is more???!!!??

Again, Merry Christmas.

Very quick post here.

I wanted to finally put up the picturesof Joshy's new palm tree.

And we just got back from a trip up to see Great Grandpa Severson, and I wanted to put that picture too. Great Grandpa Severson will be 94 this New Year's Eve!!!! Can you believe that? Caleb heard the four part of the age and asked if Great Papa is going to be 4 just like him.... We laughed and said add 90 years! On the way up to his house, Caleb was telling me that he loved Great-Papa Severson (he scrambles the last name) very much. I thought that that was so sweet, especially since Caleb had only seen him a handful of times. While we were up there, Great Grandpa couldn't believe how big Joshy was, and how active the kids were. And Caleb talked up a storm about our crippled looking Deer on the roof, Tigger and Zuma, and TRANSFORMERS! I nearly turned red when Caleb was telling Great Papa that Bumble Bee (a transformer) pees on the man. It was a good trip and really great weather compared to what we have been having recently.

Well, that's all for now, back to cleaning and getting ready for tomorrow.

Merry Christmas


Well, there's good news and bad news. The bad news, we have been rained out for going to the Lights of Christmas. The good news... this rain is suppose to be "Snow Flurries" on CHRISTMAS DAY!!! It just might be a white Christmas after all. But in the meantime, we are fumbling for an alternate plan on what do with our evening plans.

The kids are getting anxious to see their presents. But they are still doing great about staying out of the tree. I'm impressed. I wanted to share a quote. I forget the source, and I'll paraphrase, but I just had to share even if I mutilated it....

The best presents at Christmas is the presence of family.

It's a nice thought.

Well, I knew it was coming someday, but I didn't expect it so soon. Joshy has entered the WHY phase. And so ensues the long explanations of everything. But he actually does understand what we explain to him. He is a smart cookie. And he says "I smart" too.

That's all for now, we have to get back to deciding what plan "B" is for the weekend.

Hello Again.

Joshy is turning into such a "big boy". He is now telling people he is not a baby but hasn't quite gotten to the point of telling them he is a big boy. To make the transition, we are turning Joshy's room into a boy's room rather than the nursery. Code phrase: Funds in limitation is the source of creation. (I think I live by this motto). So Jockey now has pictures on his wall. These were scans of pictures out of a library book then printed on photo paper and framed with $-store frames. I've also hand make a window valance for his window, turned out bright, bold and a perfect match of style/fabric print. The most recent addition that we are all very excited is: A palm tree. For a jungle room, and especially for this little boy who knows exactly what a palm tree is after a California trip in October, a Palm Tree is a necessity. So two dowels, burlap and $-store silk greenery later, we have a floor to ceiling palm tree. Jockey is so proud of his "pump tee", and I am too honestly. All we need is a comforter (merry christmas Jockey) and, down the road, a jungle-esque lamp to make the room complete. I'll try to put up a picture or two later.

A couple nights ago, I was saying good night prayers with Joshy. "Thank you Jesus for a good day, yada yada yada, Thank you Jesus for helping us getting our errands done and Joshy behaving so nice. Thank you Jesus **** and then bam, Joshy inserts Grammy! Right there in the prayer; I think Grammy must have made and impact after spending sometime with him is last weekend with Grammy. Also this week, I said "ok guys, let's get ready to go to... (and I paused to do something) and Joshy chimes in "Grammy's!" I laughed and said, no school.

Speaking of school, we are trying to follow through on our bribe for Joshy. (Potty training equals getting to go to school.) Well, now he sits and it ok with that, but he toots and then says he did something. So I say no, try again; then he does his whole thing again. And then he wipes simply because that's what he thinks comes next. So no actual success to report, just humor.

I have finished 7 out of 8 big projects for Christmas. I'm feeling great about that. Now it's just down to wrapping and finishing that last gift. I just have to wait for the boy's bedtime for that. To really get Christmasy feeling, I try to do the bulk of the wrapping all at once while listening to Christmas music and sipping Sparkling Cider, or something special, egg nog maybe. So I'm hoping to spend tonight doing just that because this weekend is looking like a non-stop whirlwind of events.

So if I don't get back to posting here before Christmas, sorry, but all the same have a GREAT HOLIDAY (or two).

Well, Christmas is getting close, and things are getting really really busy.

This is Caleb's last week of school until January 8th when he picks it back up again. I think that I'm going to try to get the kids from the preschool down to Pump It Up for a energy burn off in the break sometime. And I'm going to look into the Children's Museum free day???? for them too. The kids will go stir crazy without sometime to keep them busy.

As a family we haven't done anything monumental. We have turned it into a family pass-time to watch Caleb "do his cool moves" (aka dancing). He actually dances different to every type of music with little to no hesitation. He's funny to watch, but now Joshy is also getting into the hang of it.

Joshy is getting ever so much more talkative. Where Caleb at this stage said "me honkey", Joshy actually said "I hunger." Latter being a complete sentence the former being hilarious.

Joshy is addicted to drawing. But, drum roll please, Caleb actually wrote his name this last week!!!! He is getting really good with his letters. And we are working on his numbers too, and even MATH! I can't believe it. But I want him well prepared for Kindergarten, so I better drill and drill and drill him. Mike is helping, which is great, because I quickly bore of 2+1....

Again the presents around the tree are shockingly being left alone. And even more shocking, Caleb is being able to "keep surprises". Mike is right that we need to try to distinguish between "secrets" and "surprises". Caleb is doing great with that, but he often wants to keep secrets with Joshy, but not being practiced in covert behavior, I overheard him talking loudly in their forts about their secrets and most of them involve, I'm sorry to say, defecate. Mostly beign, I guess.

Well, it's off to getting Caleb to school, groceries, post office... the list goes on, and I work too. So TTFN.

Caleb's Christmas Program


We made it through our first Christmas program both as participants (that's Caleb) and parents. Joshy would have liked to participate or play with the toys in the lobby. As it was he settled for writing on blank paper. Caleb seemed extremely shy. He know the songs and poems so I'm sure it was just the spotlight that made him withdraw. He's like someone else I know in that regard.

The the program was nice, short and simple. The time afterwards was rewarding as well. We got to chat with the other parents and grandparents. It was nice to see Caleb even making friends on his own and strengthening the budding relationships he's got. Overall it was a nice time and we were happy to be a part of it and have Grammy and Papa Dahl with us too.

So I'm going to try something new this time. Since so many people weren't able to attend either because of distance or illness... I'm going to try to put a couple video clips here. It's my first attempt and I hope it goes well. (My computer doesn't even have the speakers plugged in so I can't listen myself, so I hope I choose the right one.)

Let me know if it doesn't appear for you.

Thanks.

Well, it's snowing again! And of course it's Caleb's Christmas program today, so it should be interesting. As of 9:45 am, I spoke with them on the phone and the program is still on... and I left my phone number so that they can call this time. So I'm crossing my fingers that it will all work out.

In the meantime the kids are playing inside with an extra happy fervor knowing that they weather outside is a special kind of fun once it blankets the backyard.

Until the Christmas program, we are going to keep busy, no doubt about that. So I'd better be off to do as much as I can from my to do list.
TTFN

We got our Christmas tree today. We went right up Hwy 2 into the National Forest and chopped down a $10 tree. It was a beautiful day. We couldn't ask for a more sunny, clear and fresh day with the best road conditions a person could want. We filled the day with some snow hiking and laughs. We had prayed for a safe and pleasant day and got just that! We even made it home before dark, which is a big difference over every other year. The day ended perfectly with tree's decorating completed just in time to light it up just before the boys' bedtime.

Here are the highlights:

We've got Caleb's Christmas Program tomorrow. Second time has got to be a winner and memory maker! Talk to you later.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

On December1st we had a bit of snow to welcome the Christmas/Winter season. It was a nice surprise that the kids loved to play in. And it lasted just long enough not to make Caleb miss school. It did post-pone the Christmas program until 12/9 at 2:45. We got all dressed up and to the school to be told by a maintainence person that it was cancelled and we should have been called, which we weren't.... but life goes on. It turned into a quiet social hour at our house with the grandparents Dahl and Severson and special Cousin Tessa adding to the festivities. And I tried to help Caleb with what he could remember of the program.

And on Monday, despite wide spread flooding and road closures, we bravely set forth to celebrate Papa Dahl's 60th birthday.

Things are picking up for Christmas, getting busy etc. The 23rd, Sunday, we are going to the Warm Beach Lights of Christmas at 5:00pm and I'm hoping to see both family but also my long term friends Carolina and Amy and their families (both with children the same age as Caleb/Josh).

This weekend we are going out to cut our Christmas tree in the National Forest (with a permit, so we are not eco-theives). I'm hoping that we can still navigate the mountian logging roads enough to get to the trees, considering the recent snow fall.

So here are some pictures of the recent events:

I'm back and so soon too!

Joshy is in a "NO WAY" phase. Everything is No Way. Luckily, with the second child I know this is just a phase.

Joshy is talking SOOOOO much more. He is now understanding and using the word "Brother". Of course he has 4 different intonations when he says is and they range from "Bider", "Brudr", "Brutr" etc. And he is saying he wants to so to Brider's cool (brother's school). So I had a serious discussion with Jockey today about having to be potty trained to go to school. I asked him if he wanted to go to preschool, he said yes, but when I said he had to XX and OO in the potty, I got the inevitable "NO WAY" (see previous paragraph). But at least we have a goal now, because I REALLY want him to go to preschool in Sept '08 and HE REALLY REALLY wants to go NOW and will have to settle for Sept '08.

Caleb goes to his last Awana night for the year, they pick it up again in January. And I "get" to help out tomorrow too, which means Joshy gets to go too. I hope I don't come home with any flu bugs like I did on a previous night.

Caleb has his first Christmas program at 2:45pm this Sunday. If anyone is interested, let me know. It is short and sweet... meaning a short 20 minute program followed by sweets & goodies and social time.

We got to go to dinner at Papa Bill's and Grandma Judy's house two weekends ago. It was quieter this time because just Joshy went (Caleb was with Grammy and Papa Dahl camping). We got the wonderful suprise of getting to see Great Grandpa Severson and Great Aunt Sandy. GG Severson is coming up on 93 years old this Christmas season! WOW! And he is still such a positive, happy go lucky attitude, talkative guy. I'm so very very glad that Joshy and Caleb have gotten to meet him, and vice versa!

Joshy our studious one also got to spend some quality, uninterrupted, practice writing time with Papa Bill.

So here are some pictures from recent events, namely Thanksgiving at Cannon Beach:

Joshy's "Cheese" face is back for pictures. It's hilarious and toothy.

Getting ready for an evening of night spelunking

Ready set go, RACE!

Camp Catered Thanksgiving Dinner

And for those who care.... a few pictures of the new Cabela's retail store in Lacey, WA....

That's all for now folks.

So what has been going on you ask?

Caleb is keeping up at school. He talks about Alan and Hunter H every day and I can't wait for him to actually have play dates with these kids. Most likely after the holidays though. The season is already getting soooo busy.

Caleb has his first Christmas program on Dec 2nd. I can't wait. Just another photo oppty and a parental rite of passage "the first christmas play/program". We have to take the Saturday before and make goodies to bring.

Joshy has another work we have to avoid in public: Frog.

"No books in the shower" and "don't put that carrot in that glove" are new ones for the I-Didn't-Think-I'd-Say-That list.

We went camping this Thanksgiving to Canon Beach. The weather was remarkable. It was beautiful sunshine, but COLD. We pit stopped one night in the new Cabela's parking lot and woke up to frosty ground. Cabela's is worth a visit to see the animals. There is such a variety of animals... it's like a "still" zoo, to include a 38 year old 12-14 foot tall polar bear and a 2000lb sea lion, and aquarium under a fake mountain/waterfall. Canon Beach was very nice. The dogs and kids loved to run and the weather couldn't have been better. Of course the kids loved the pools with Grammy and Papa Dahl too! Thanksgiving Day was at their motorcoach with ham and crab, and we squeezed in turkey at the Saturday camp catered and camper pot-lucked event. And camping in the new to us trailer went good too. We stayed warm once we were hooked up to the electricity and could run the heaters all night. We have lots more space, and even were able to have a swedish pancake breakfast with Grammy and Papa one morning in our trailer.

Pictures to come.

We are back at it this week with bills, laundry, school, my jobs, Awana etc. I can't believe that the holiday season is here. I'm starting to get excited, but also feeling the crunch of getting everything done NOW!

So that's it for now. The boys have probably drawn on themselves with pens AGAIN while I've typed this.

Just a few stories.

Caleb went to Awana tonight. Although, he has got me nearly convinced that he would like to go to the old place because they played more games, specifically one where they run around with a ball balanced in a plunger. Funny the things that grasp and hold his interest. He is doing well with his scripture verse memorizing.

Joshy is very smart and talking every so much more, however, some pronunciation is not perfect. Funny, if you can get past the initial shock. "No Shirt" is the most interesting at this point. I'll let your imagination figure out which letter is dropped.

Joshy is getting a mind of his own! He is resolute on everything. An he is quickly joining the ranks of "Drama Prince". He likes to bow his shaking head, placing a hand over his face, and "wail" in an Oh no manner. He is also becoming a mimick of Caleb quite rapidly. Now I have to train Caleb on what are good behaviours because little bro is watching him.

Joshy is in a very clinging phase, sigh. I'm sure it is just a phase, and I'm trying to remember that he is the last of my "babies", and when he is done with this huggy phase, it might be lost forever, so enjoy it. It's hard when he wants to be held while cooking, cleaning, and other tasks that require two hands or non-tired back.

Joshy is still humored by "I crack you up tractor man" sounds like I crapman.
and says Shaweeee for shower.

I plan a fingerpainting session for Joshy since he is such a little artist. I wonder if he likes it as much as painting.

Caleb is doing well in school, and he might have just made his first outside friend today. A little boy named Hunter; he has little cars that Caleb has been invited to come over and play with, it's just a matter of setting it up with his mommy. Hopefully soon, since this is a fulfillment of one of my dreams for Caleb.

Caleb is starting to take on more responsiblity. It is so surprising and wonderful to see. He takes initiative to let the dogs in and outside. He's picking up toys. He offers to set the table and wants to help more with the cooking. We are going to start collecting pop cans and try to recycle them for spending money for Caleb; the goal would be to have him spend time pounding them flat and then recycle them. He is wanting so many more toys and doesn't yet understand the different between 10 and 100$. Time to learn, yes you may have if you save. So this is our new endeavor. Cans, lots of cans.

Well, that is all for now. It's late, more later.