Two Words Camping

Recently Daddy decided to take the family camping, all in the same tent with some of the palooza families. It worked out quite well and the boys loved it. 

The next morning they woke and played with their toys as the rain poured outside. Little did we know that Kevin's pack-n-play was up against the tent. It make a gutter like fountain so much so that when I lifted up Kevin's pad there was a pool of water under it. We darted out of there eating breakfast out of the rain.

And that is when Kevin tried his first Egg McMuffin

And the rare days that Nick sleeps in his bed we get these photo opportunities.

For some reason this photo reminds me of one from the 1970s, but in fact it was taken this month. 

Engineer Kevin? And then it fell.

For fun a couple weeks ago I took out a child soccer ball that I had bought Nick and started kicking it around outside with Nick. I was amazed at his ball control, kicking it with both feet as I chased him. So much so that I decided to prepare him for next years team. So began teaching him soccer and such positions as being a goalie. 

And a kicker.

Nicks favorite book is - Charlie the Caterpillar

Kevin's is - Superman (Nicks book) He actually brings it to us and sits listening to the whole story.

Kevin has began stringing words together, his first was - "Help Me" when he needs assistance.

For the first time he can say Nick! - "Nock" He said it for the first time in his prayers.

Daddy's contract job was just extended for the second time and now runs to the end of October. I am thrilled to be working for this company but miss the time lost with the family. 

20 Months Old and Thirsty

Kevin is now 20 Months Old

Kevin can do a somersault and can now jump.  He jumps off the ottoman onto the floor landing on his rear each time.

New words - Ho Ho Ho (when he sees a pretend Santa in his favorite book).

Apple

Cracker

Dad had a great idea to open up Nicks bedroom by putting the bed in the corner. I come home to this most nights.

Kevin's newly converted toddler bed. I come home to him most nights with him already sleeping too.

Except...

except...this is what I really come home too.  He sleeps by the door until I come home. Mommy said he is really missing me. "Daddy" is the first name he calls out in the morning when he wakes...and goes to kick the door until I/we get him.

A quick breakfast before Daddy has to go catch a bus.
Nick still loves his plain organic oatmeal with raisins. We have recently reintroduced it to Kevin. He is much cleaner this time around.

Always thirsty.

Where did Kev go?

There he is!

Out to dinner, Nick loved the beads the restaurant provided. He somewhat enjoyed his crabby patty sandwich, most of which Kevin ate.

Did you know Nick can now do a backflip with the aide of the couch? He also tries to do a cartwheel?

No's Crib

That's right, Kevin has caught the case of the no's and its an answer you get a lot.

Sorry for those wanting a lots of information or updates but when Daddy, the blogger is gone 13 hours a day for the new job there isn't much time with the boys. In fact, during the week I see them awake only 4 times for 40 minutes. Otherwise I come home and kiss their face while the boys sleep at night.

Last weekend we celebrated a friends birthday. Willa turn 7 and Evie turned 4.

At the party they had a pinata for the kids. Here is Kevin's attempt at breaking it open. 

One of the birthday girls, Evie, playing on the tire swing with the boys.

This weekend while Mommy and the her side of the family when golfing, cousin Andrea came over and watched her cousins. (Daddy was out at the Midwest Brew Fest)

The final photos of Kevin in a baby crib. He refuses to stay in it. 

Swinging down. Not pictured yet, Daddy converted his crib to a toddler bed.

A Little Boy With A Big Heart

 Kevin (19 Months) & Nick

Everyone knows Kevin is very small for his age, weighing unofficially at 20.5lbs at 19 months old. But perhaps they don't know how big of a heart he has. If anyone is crying he will come over and give you a hug and a kiss no matter your age. Another example is when Nick gets in trouble and is put in the corner for his Penalty Box (Timeout) Kevin will come over and sit with him, cheering Nick up.

Kevin obviously isn't perfect, he also shows Nick he loves him by pushing his buttons. He is very good at driving Nick crazy. Whether it's repeating "Alright" a hundred times, or he goes and takes the very toy Nick is playing with when he looks away. He also gets very upset when you take away something that is in his mouth but shouldn't be and is now staining his entire mouth.

Kevin loves to climb up and over things. On 8-10-13, Kevin climbed out of his crib.

Every time that he hasn't seen Mommy for a while, such as overnight or coming home from work, when she picks him up, he asks for milk. He's not looking for milk from her but the memory is clearly there. 

Kevin knows so many words these days, "hat" is just another one. He still loves to say "outside" and bring over Daddy's shoes.

Nick likes to pick out his clothes for the next day. This match up is odd only because they rarely go together this well.

Lucky for us he really gets into his food.

Mr Climber used a stool that he brought over for an extra boost.

Daddy's last full day with the boys for the next 4 weeks. I took a contract job in the city. 

Our 2013 Galena Trip

Cousins

Nick got Grandpa Bowman to play Mario Cart with him.

Declan showing off his big muscles holding Kevin.

Check it out- Nick now can not only jump in the water but has learned to hold his breath!

Sadly the weather didn't cooperate so the outside pool was too cold. Once again we just let the boys swim in the cooled down hot tub.

When the time comes for nightly prayers, Kevin request that we pray for Daddy first. 

Mommy - "God bless

Kevin - "Daddy"

Kevin has mastered the word, "Why". I can't imagine where he got that from..

He also has learned "Watey" or Water.

Early Last Week Mini Vacation

Early last week, Dad took the boys back up to Lake Delevan again.

He insisted, even yelled, "I'm not tired". 15 minutes later Nick was asleep on the couch.

Some fun with Daddy.

Nick was influenced by his cousins last week so this week he finally took the leap and jumped into the pool. Over and over again, a big step forward! 

Kevin hanging with Grandpa Polzin. He loved steering the boat and the golf cart.

Exploring new food: Nick, eating his first...hopefully his last, Twinkie.

Back at home, back at the park.

Nicholas doesn't like to sleep in his bed. We found him in his closet, on a table leaf.

Whenever there is a construction worker at the house, Kevin watches their every move, taking mental notes perhaps.

What? Polzin Family Vacation

It was that time again, time for us to go on a Polzin vacation. Mission:

1. Have fun.

2. Get a family photo.

We did not get a family photo. So I compiled this:

I assure you they had fun. This is post fun time and called, worn out. 

Ah, now for the story of the trip. During our tubing escapade Uncle Todd became bored of the slow moving tube and so he hopped on the rear and bounced up and down. It was fun for the kids however was creating even more drag. We still don't know why Grandpa was going slow. So Dad convinced Uncle Todd to hop into the front of the tube to offset the weight, we moved Nick into the middle lane, we all agreed that it was a brilliant idea.
Once in front, the nose dove down, and projected us to be moving at a 45 degree angle. With no quick fix, Dad bailed over the side hoping to offset the angle. Instead, Uncle Todd wasn't able to turn back and the tube stood at 90 degrees dragging just Max before coming back level.  With Dad and Uncle Todd in the water, I quickly panic, 'WHERE IS NICK?" All that Uncle Todd was able to respond was "under tube". Nick was ejected and the tube ran him over. Dad walked on water to the rear of the tube to find Nick with his life vest popping out of the water freaking out. 

Everyone was accounted for and safe, just shaken up. 

Back at home Dad reunited with some old coworkers from when he was a Diet Aide at the AH hospital. We haven't seen each other in 15 years. 

Not pictured is No Nap Nick. 

Kevin's new word:

What? 

You can call him and that is what he responds with now.

His favorite words are- Shoes, Ow-side, Hello & Hi