Swinging

Dylan loves to swing at the park.  You can tell he just wants to play like the big kids, but for now he will settle for the swing.

Our Knight in Shining Armor

Dylan's First Visit to The Field Museum

The Field Museum is one of Simon's favorite places to visit.  He loves the dinosaur bones the most and was excited to show them to his brother.  Simon especially loves "Sue" the giant Tyrannosauras Rex. When cousin Will was a little boy, Nonna took him for "Dozin' with the dinos" at the museum where you sleep over.  I can not wait until the boys are old enough to do that.  I know they will love it.

A smile to brighten your day

Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

We went to Bengston's Farm with our great friends the Oppenheimers.  It was a wonderful day, albeit a little bit crowded.  Simon and Matthew absolutely adore each other and could not wait to go on rides and in the haunted house.  They are both very into being scared and all things Halloween.  Dylan did get to go on the hay ride and i'm sure he'll enjoy more rides next year.

Master Baker

Simon is having a lot of fun baking with Mommy these days.  He is very careful and patient while measuring the ingredients and LOVES to mix.  He loves to mix by hand and he really loves the electric mixer too.

He has become a big helper in many ways in the kitchen.  Nonna bought him a step stool and he is always quick to help with dishes and cooking.  One day he was cooking with Daddy and they were cutting onions.  Poor Simon is still talking about how the onions made him cry.  We are still holding out hope that all of his new cooking skills will help him become a more adventurous eater, but not counting on it.

The Helpful Brother

Simon is a very good helper with his baby brother.  For the most part, they are still playing separately but sometimes Simon is very interested in what Dylan is up to.  He helps give him bottles, he brings him diapers if I ask (and sometimes even when I don't ask) and loves to bring him toys.  Simon always asks "When is he going to be bigger?"
You can tell that both boys want to play with each other, they are just not sure how yet.  I am certain they will be best friends.