As of recently...

Mason doesn't like to go into the bathroom by himself. He knows how to pull his pants down on his own, he just doesn't want to be alone. I tried to explain to him that God is with him and not to be afraid. After going all on his own, he walks out with his hand extended and tells me he is holding God's hand.

Taylor loves to vacuum. She comes by it honestly. The other day I was vacuuming and she immediately ran into the playroom to get her vacuum. She was right by my side vacuuming the living room.

For the past month, Mason has been asking for a Hot Wheels Car Wash. We decided it was time that he learn to save his money for something he wants. We explained to him that he would get a quarter every time he helped clean up the playroom or help us out around the house. The first week was the hardest, because he didn't realize how many quarters he would need. As time went by, he started to grasp the concept and saved enough money to buy his Hot Wheels Car Wash. We took him to the store this past weekend, and he proudly handed the cashier his money for his Car Wash. It was a hard lesson for him, but now he understands that if he wants a new toy, he will have to save his money.

Taylor never sits still. I remember this age with Mason and I think it's worse for girls. She is constantly on the move. It's a rare treat for her to sit in your lap longer than five seconds. Last week, she was extremely clingy. There were several mornings, where she sat in my lap and cuddled for 30 minutes or longer. My heart was happy.

As of lately, Taylor wants to hold the phone while talking to family members. Usually the conversation consists of her saying "Hi" over and over followed by her singing(shouting) "You Are My Sunshine."

I can't eat a meal without Taylor wanting a bite of meal. The past two mornings, I made a bowl of Grapenuts. I know that most people think this cereal tastes like cardboard, but I enjoy it and have since I was a little girl. I wasn't sure if Taylor would like it, but after giving her a bite, she asks for it all the time. A girl after her mommy's heart.

I don't normally wake up to an alarm. My alarm clock is Mason coming in the room. When he first wakes up and wants your attention, he puts on his charm. He will rub my face and tell me how beautiful I am followed by a big smile and a kiss. It's hard to get mad or annoyed when he does this. He is definitely a charmer.