Like Father, Like Son

A few weeks ago, we went to visit Derek at work. Will wanted to make sure that the department maintained productivity during our highly-disruptive visit, so he pitched in!

Sick

The Holtelts have had a rough few days fighting the stomach flu. Lila was sick on Thursday, Addie on Saturday, and Mommy and Will last night. So far, so good for Derek. Lila and Will looked so scared and confused after they got sick. I felt so bad for them. Addie was a tough gal, though. The stomach flu didn't even slow her down. But, I think we did slow down the Grandmas, who, unfortunately, caught the bug, too. Sorry!

Fortunately, we had window of health, and Derek and I took Will to his first Cardinals' game on Saturday. (We have decided to take the kiddos one at a time, weather permitting.) It was hot, and the loud cheers of the crowd scared Will. So, we ate and shopped our way through the ballpark. Will was especially fond of Dippin' Dots ice cream. But, he was not fond of his new Fredbird doll. He still screams when he sees it!

I'll post some pictures soon.

Our Easter Fun

Happy Easter!

Hello Spring

Well, we survived March, which inluded Will's minor surgery and Addie's high fever and ear infections. Will had his follow-up with the surgeon yesterday, and he said that Will looked great. After nearly 17 months, I think that we are finally done with specialists! Addie's ears cleared up nicely, too.

This weekend, we have a big project planned...to construct the new swingset we purchased. In preparation, I spent two hours last night sorting and labeling 1,000+ pieces of hardware and reading installation instructions. I am now scared to death of this swingset. The directions went through all of the dangers, including fall height from which a life threatening injury would not be expected. Geesh! I am starting to have second thoughts...

I am amazed on how quickly the kiddos are learning new things. Addie is the most vocal, imitating almost everything she hears. She now says bubbles, pa-pa (grandpa), Yi-ya (Lila), and Wheel (Will). Lila also has quite the vocabulary. The girls respond when asked "what does the cow say," or "what does the sheep say." Will, on the other hand, limits his words to night-night, ma-ma, da-da, and ball. I expect one day Will will just start using tons of words, just as he did with the signs. Oh, and Addie gives eskimo kisses, and Lila loves to blow kisses. Melts my heart...