Our day started out OK. Virginia came by to visit again and stayed until nap time. Brendan played sort and clean with all the toys.

The boys had some rough spells. Brendan likes to shout when he wears his PMV and Trevor HATES it. It is as if it scares him. Brendan will yell and Trevor will run, scream, throw himself down and have a huge meltdown. I am not quite sure what it is about it. Twenty minutes later, they can be having a blast.

Brendan is getting better at running trucks up and down the floor

This is a hilarious capture of Trevor in the background, like some kind of Michael Jackson move. He was just running around being silly and I caught him mid jump!

Brendan came up and demanded a “sorry” because Trevor bopped him on the head with a toy.

Sometimes Trevor loves his brother

Rollin’ like twins

Bear walking baby

Trevor had a runny nose and lots of sneezes today. I forgot I was feeling sick until the Mucinex wore off. Now I just feel mildy yucky and have a sore throat. Brendan had a decent morning, but this afternoon and evening, he is throwing up frequently because he is gagging on slime. He has his rear molars coming in so he has been chewing his fingers already. But he must have the same drainage I do making him gag. I hope this passes quickly. It has only been 10 days since we took the vent away, we really don’t need this right now!

We had a VERY full day today.

Brendan got to wear shorts again. He had to wear Gramma’s favorite jeans shorts so that he could go grocery shopping this morning.

Wouldn’t you know it, in the mile and a half it takes to get to the store, Brendan had to make a giant poop diaper. Back of the car diaper change time! It was only in the 90’s today, but it was 100% humid so it was miserable.

Both boys did a great job shopping.

Shortly after we got home, it started to rain again. It rained really hard last night with lots and lots of lightning and thunder. Both boys slept through it all, I was so glad! Trevor loves the rain!

Brendan was less than thrilled

We had a big plan for today, and Trevor was a super helper! He is good at taping.

Months ago when we had our french doors replaced, there was drywall repair that had to be done, which means the wall needed to be painted. I really liked the wall color it was, but it was a fancy multi-toned faux texture job and I didn’t have the paint to patch it. After a lot of searching, I finally found the right paint, and it was REALLY close to the old color. The color is called “Cup of Cocoa” and that is just what it looks like!

We did all the furniture moving, wall repair, taping, and prep while the boys were awake. I was going to paint while they slept. Someone had other plans!

“Naps are for babies”

My friend Virginia came over to help keep the boys out of trouble. Brendan didn’t trust her much, but he was OK with her reading to him without touching him.

It is hard to take a picture with the bright windows, but we are starting to get things put back together. We got 2 walls out of 3 painted. The third wall just has way too much stuff on it. (shelves, lamps, etc) The new color is so close, it doesn’t look bad. We can do that wall when Brendan moves out of the living room! At least the most annoying white wash over the door is gone!

We hope that Gramma and Grampa had a safe day of driving today and can enjoy their own beds tonight. That 10 days went by so fast!

I have had a little bit of a sore throat and sinus drainage these past few nights and today Trevor had a runny nose and a bit of congestion. I am not the least bit surprised with the extra exposure he has gotten lately. I just hope that it is mild and quick and that it stays away from Brendan and Bill.

I am making up for yesterday with a picture explosion today. It started with Brendan getting some shoes on this morning.

He watched as Trevor helped Daddy get out an oxygen tank

Trevor gave him some lessons about how to move chairs to be able to climb up on the table

In the car!

It is hot outside, they are not sure what is up

“Hey Trevor, scope it out and make sure we are not at the doctor’s office”

We are at the Hall of Flame!

Brendan was having a good time!

They wanted to run and explore, NOT sit for a picture!

Someone just had too much!

“Oh no! Now his nap will be ruined” … (he was right)

Too cute, just want to kiss that big cheek!

“I want kisses too!”

“Look how cute I can be”

Brendan had a total nap fail, Trevor took a short nap, and I didn’t get the nap I was hoping for! Brendan was up at 1:30a and 3:30a last night and then up for good at 6:00a. We hope he sleeps better tonight! Bill gets cot duty to start the night!