My oh my, its been awhile since I've shared in writing our lives! I've been thinking about it, I just haven't hunkered down to do so. (And, needless to say, pictures will have to wait - that's what's time consuming!)
Spring in the Bruns' Household has been a tad on the CRAZY side! Crazy busy, Crazy kids, and just a little full blown CRAZY! I quit my job, started a new job, left the new job, enjoyed the unemployed life, and went back to my old job. All prior to Mark interviewing for three jobs, which would take us closer to family. I was an anxiety-filled nutcase (thank goodness for Fitworks) and we took each day as it came. Needless to say, we're staying put in Cincinnati - leading to some obvious disappointment and a few sighs of relief. Now, there's more crazy coming as we're planning our summer! (I say this every year (and to think, it almost got 100% worse) football really cramps our life!)
The stupid: "Don't say stupid"! Did I mention the whole job thing? Totally stupid. And, since we don't say "stupid" - lets just call it SILLY. These little boys are SILLY! (And crazy!) The little boys are a riot! Roman is really turning into his own person! He doesn't really have any words yet, but, he's a really good pointer and grunter! His words do sound like "this" and "bowl". (Although bowl can be a reference to any eating utensil.) He can certainly communicate when he's not getting what he wants! And, you definitely know when you've figured out what he wants! He has an excited giggle when you get him a bottle or cup and he stomps his feet, grins from ear to ear, and flaps his arms when he's getting a snack. He LOVES to go outside. As soon as his shoes are on, he's at the door. And if anyone opens the door, he'll plow through the world to get out first. And as soon as the garage door is up - he's out! He loves the sandbox, prefers Jack's tricycle, likes helping Daddy blow the driveway, and wants to do everything his big brother does outside (like jump from the retaining wall). He has also learned to quickly climb the stairs, and after a few days with Nana, has learned to safely decent. Not to say my stomach doesn't jump to my throat when he starts, but, atleast I've witnessed a gate malfunction, to find him a few steps down, smiling up at me. (CRAZY...and stupid!) He is really good at making noise and bath time is not quiet time in this house. He hates being confined - stroller walks have been unsuccessful and long grocery/Target shopping is out of the question! But, when in doubt...pop in his paci and hand him his monkey!
As for Mr. Jack - he's nearly 4. We've had a trying few months with him...listening, focusing, sharing, and whining have all been a focus. Yet, he has his moments when you catch him giving his little brother a "strawberry" (ie a raspberry/zerbert), handing his brother a toy, helping clean up all his toys without arguing, eating all his food, saying please and thank you (without prompt), and just being a super wonderful sweet little boy. He definitely keeps himself balanced - with every trying day, we get a wonderful day. His imaginative play is continuing to grow - and the games he makes up makes me giggle. I have a hunch they're inspired by a Disney show, but that's ok. He's started singing all the time, riding his "motorcycle" (ie tricycle), blowing bubbles, tossing the "beach ball", and learning to whistle (I didn't teach him)! He likes to watch "his shows" in our bed at nighttime, help make muffins or brownies on the weekend, and just last week he wanted his own cart at the grocery store!
Did I mention how much I love these crazy silly boys? Among the toy stealing they do, they are finally starting to play together. Roman loves being anywhere near Jack and of course whatever Jack is doing, Roman wants to be doing the same thing! Both boys still love stealing hugs, kisses, and tickles from us!
