Micah the Sleeper

Some of my friends may hate me right now. For several weeks, this little man has slept from 7:30 at night to as late as 11:30 a.m.! It's crazy, I know. And yes, I've checked the windows to be sure he hasn't been slipping out at night to go clubbin'. The sleep phase has tapered back to normal now (waking up at 8:00 or so), but for a while it was really nice-at least on the days I didn't have to get out of the house in the morning. But as you can see from the picture, I've just got a really laid back kiddo who likes his sleep!

My Two Sons

This picture captures the exact personalities of my two sons during this season. Adam rambunctiously jousting with his lightsaber, and Micah sitting quietly in the chair reading a book.

Micah the Rocker

Last weekend, we discovered that, even with a serious temperament, Micah is a rocker. It started with the preparation for Walt's 5th birthday party at Rock'n'Romp. The invitation said to come dressed like a rocker. We already know that Adam can keep a beat, and knew that Micah could sing. What we discovered after I spiked Micah's hair, was that he can really own the rocker persona.

At Rock'n'Romp, which was hosted by the Center for Southern Folklore:

1. Micah learned to run (and in a sea of hundreds of kids and parents, this wasn't easy for either of us.)

2. Micah learned to sit'n'spin as if he's been doing it his whole life; and

3. Micah learned to rock, like head bang, scream your head off and dance, kind of rock.

I loved it! And at this age, he was in my arms or lap for most of the rockin'. SO much fun. I know it won't be long before I'll cramp his style. But we had a great time and I loved learning just a little more about this little man in my life!

Of course, Adam always rocks this look.

Yes, his hair is purple...

Adam calls their band "Star Wars Musical."

How Do I Love Thee, Micah

I love the way you say/yell "Amen" twenty times before we're about to eat a meal, and every time you say it, you become more and more southern. "Amen" ends up a 4 syllable word.

I love the way you cover your mouth when you cough.

I love the way you walk, but still need to hold on to my hand for balance.

I love the way you laugh when your big brother is being goofy.

I love the way you can sit and "read" books for long periods of time and seem so content.

I love the way you try to unbuckle your seatbelt, just like your brother does, every time I get you out of your carseat.

I love how you roll around and laugh in your crib, playing "hard to get" every time I come to get you up from a nap.

I love how you suck your thumb and put your head on my shoulder during the second verse of God is So Good every night at bedtime.

I love your "so excited" face at meal time and the way you circle your hands and feet.

I love the way you hold your sippy cup in your mouth just using your 4 teeth while your hands are busy crawling around.

I love your cheesy 4-teeth grin. You're such a ham!

I love when you clap your hands while I'm nursing you.

I love how you've created the sign for Adam: hitting your head.

I love your fish face!

Micah, I love who you are becoming and can't wait to get to know you more!