old pictures

Here are some old pictures I never posted...and I can't find my camera (I'm sure it's here somewhere) so these will have to do for now).

MJ and Joey continue to make life very interesting. For 2 weeks or so, these guys have officially been sharing a room. Occasionally, for quietness sake, Joey was in the pack n play in the closet (which is a very big walk-in closet) but it was a good transitional space for them. Then Joey was sick a bit and teething, so he was up a few nights crying a lot, and I felt bad letting him cry in the closet. So, I moved his pack n play back to our room as his back-up. Last night I believe was the first night in a L-O-N-G time that I got 7+ hours of sleep straight. (I think I've posted this before, and it's not just Joey who used to wake me up... all members of our family, including myself, are to blame). I'm sure tonight I will have at least 3 sleep interruptions, but meanwhile, I will enjoy this morning.

Joey adores his older brother. He looks up to him and I think really tries to do what MJ does. This explains Joey's expertise at things that would seem beyond him, like playing at the playground, or climbing into chairs at school. I notice he might even try to eat like MJ. They crack each other up at the dinner table sometimes. Also, bath-time can be super fun when they start splashing each other... I guess that's what shower curtains are for. I should also mention that MJ returns the kind sentiments towards Joey. He always wants Joey to play with him (even when Joey is interested in doing his own thing) and loves to give him hugs and take care of him.