A few days after Christmas we separated Zion and Cy during bedtime. I don't know that it was completely necessary yet, but Cy is a bit of a bed hog and Zion seemed to be sleeping off the edge of the crib. They also had gone through a bit of a growth spurt and they just began to look a little crowded. I was an emotional wreck, but as most Mommy moments go...they didn't seem to mind at all. They can still hear each other and in the morning we can see them (we have one of those TV monitors) lifting up their heads and "talking" to each other.
I just had to post these pictures... Mitchell's Aunt Rose bought the kids these jammies for Christmas. She was so great and on top of things. She actually gave them to us a month or so prior so that we would have them in time for Christmas. Me... being me had forgotten about them and found them about a week or so after. I must give myself props though at least I found them again while they still fit in them and somewhat during the season for which they were actually bought :)
I cannot believe that I have a son old enough to participate in the Pinewood Derby! I recall many years of my Dad and brothers working on those cars and now busy in the garage are my Husband and son working away at their project. The girls hovering by the door wanting to know why Stone gets to do a "special" project with Dad. Mom trying to bribe the girls with the making of cookies as a "special" project with Mom. It's just doesn't seem to be the same as they make cookies with me every other week. Stone didn't place and wasn't too happy about it either as he was heard asking for a Step-Dad so that he could win next year. LOL. He apparently has his mothers sportsmanship skills. A trip to Friendly's and a promise to try again next year seems to have helps sooth his bitter feelings.
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Chris, that's an awesome looking Derby car of Stone's. I am the Den Leader for the Wolf's in our Ward and I had a kid that made a replica of the Oscar Mayer Weiner Mobile. You know that his dad made it but I'm also sure that it was his idea. So it was cool to see a dad that actually did this for his son instead of doing it to win. Consequently, the Weiner mobile lost every single race with the exception of the very last race that he was in. The only reason that he won was because the other kid's tire fell off.
At the finish line, Weiner boy was the first to speak up and say that the race was not fair and that they should have a "Do-over". I was so blown away by his sportsmanship. Everyone agreed with the "Do-over" but no one really noticed where the idea had come from except for me. Again, because I was so blown away. The other kids wheel was attached and Weiner boy lost the second match, therefore solidifying his absolute losing streak. Nothing was said and the races continued without any notice. At the end of the day, being a Den Leader I got to be Part of the Judging. They had it set up so that every child would receive an award for something and Weiner boy won Most Original. I was happy for him, but I just didn't feel like it was enough for what he had done. I did watch after he lost his final race and he was sad that he had lost the rematch. I saw his dad give him a hug and console him. So, being part of the judging, I made sure that he was given a second award for "Most Sportsmanship". He was the only kid to receive more than one award at all. It made me happy for him. In the wake of Pres. Hinckley's death, Weiner boy has reminded me what it really is about to stand a little taller.
I can't believe how big the twins are and it is awesome that they adjusted to the sleeping separation. I loved the Stone quote about needing a step-dad for the pinewood derby next year!
I love it!!! They are too cute and getting huge!!! Stone is getting to be a little man. I can't believe time is really going on without me... but it's true. I can't wait to see all the kids this summer...
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