Oh, The Nap

Do you remember what it was like to take a nap in the middle of the day? Back before I had kids, I napped every weekend. Sometimes I would even take a nap when I got home from work. If I had only known what luxury that was, I wouldn't have taken them for granted like I did.

Now, my whole day revolves around naps. Max is supposed to take one and I plan our days to make sure that happens. Luke's not supposed to take one and I also have to plan the day to make sure he doesn't sneak off and fall asleep.

Luke can asleep anywhere. If he gets tired, he just lays down. If we're eating dinner, he'll lie down in his chair and he's gone. We can't ride in the car in the late afternoon or he will definitely fall asleep. It's not bad if Luke takes a nap, it's just that he gets a second wind that keeps him up until 11:00. Quite honestly, that's way too late for him to go to bed. It also makes it impossible for Merk and I to spend any time together with Luke bouncing around.

So here it is, 10:00 in the morning and Max has already decided he needs a nap. He won't take two in one day, so that means I'll have a very cranky toddler this afternoon. Right about that time, I guarantee you Luke will doze off, and this will turn into a very long day. Who knows, maybe Merk will let me have a nap after dinner so I can keep up with everyone. Here's hoping..........

Two Years Old!!!

Well, it's official. Max is two years old. Looking through these old pictures of him, it's hard to believe two years have gone by.

I'm actually glad he is two. He's a lot more fun now than when he was a baby. For starters, he's not sick very much anymore. Praise God!!!! I didn't think we would ever get through that.

Also, his personality is really coming out now. He is such a cutie. When he smiles, his face just lights up. And he has the best laugh. He laughs with his whole body and you can't help but smile when he does it. There's a magnetism to Max that makes him special. I hope he never loses that.

Luke likes him more and they play together often. They also fight a lot. When they're together, they both like to play with superheroes or cars. When Max is by himself, he likes to play with puzzles or blocks.

Max is very methodical and analytical. He actually builds towers to build the tower, not for the purpose of knocking it down. And he likes to be clean. He uses a fork and spoon because he hates having food on his hands. Yesterday I caught him cleaning my closet mirror with a baby wipe. It's actually quite smeary now, but I was amazed that he was trying to clean it.

Max still won't watch any television. I guess that's good. Thank goodness for playdoh or I would never get dinner on the table. He adores Luke and watches him constantly. He has an amazing vocabulary and even his pediatrician said he talks much better than other kids his age. Sometimes I think that's good and sometimes there are drawbacks to that. For example, if he wants a cookie, he'll ask for a cookie. If I won't give him one, he will literally keep asking me all day. He also has a strong preference for Merk and let's me know all the time. He'll say, "No, I want Daddy" or "Go away Mommy, I want Daddy change my diaper." I know he loves me and that this is just a phase. The positive side is that I don't have to change as many diapers when Merk is around.

I'm sad to leave the baby years behind, but I am excited about what's ahead. I can't wait to see how he changes and grows, but he will always be my little Baby Max.