So it's been forever since I updated but Grammie sent me some really cute pictures so I figured I'd post them for all to enjoy. As you can see, Tristan is going to be batman for Halloween. Quin is going to be Spiderman and he can sing then entire Spiderman theme song from the original series, very impressive. Bath time has taken an interesting turn in the Graham household now that Tristan is big enough to splash and play. Now they splash eachother and fight over toys. Tristan also has NO fear and will dive for things in the tub. Quin has no patience for sharing bath toys and will scream when Tristan steals "his" toy. It's probably fun to watch if you're not their mother. They are also very cute together, though. The other night Quin kissed Tristan's forhead and said "I love you baby brother!" It was so cute. Last night, however, was the cutest Tristan moment yet. I was playing with him on the floor and then I had to leave the room for a second. As I was leaving the room he reached for me and said "Mama!!" Needless to say, I came right back and gave him lots of hugs and attention. That makes me 2 for 2 in the first word contest. People tell me Dada is easier to say, but clearly my children know who butters their bread.Anyhow, as far as updates go, Tristan is doing well with all of his asthma meds, even though he sometimes needs 5 treatments a day! The poor kid has had more steroids than a professional wrestler and the nurses in Pediatrics at the hospital know me by name. In the adoption process things are moving slowly but surely, as they often do. There is another court date in December which should go quickly since birthmom hasn't been around. Then they will give us a date to finalize the adoption, hopefully for January or February.
Quin man has been talking a blue streak. He sings all kinds of songs and Miss Kim is even working on reciting poems. He does a cute Halloween one about 5 pumpkins. He also expresses his wants and needs very clearly:
Quin: Want a cookie.
Me: There are no more cookies, how about a banana?
Quin: No banana, want a cookie.
Me: There aren't any!
Quin: Want a cookie from the car.
Me: The car? Where in the car would there be a cookie?
Quin: In the car, in the car seat.
Sure enough, Daddy goes out to the car and there is a half eaten cookie sitting next to Quin's car seat! He also says "I love you Mommy" and "Doom on Dada!" It's just great. Potty training is going OK but boy is it NOT FUN. He poops on the potty (when he feels like it) but still won't pee on it. We've also been reduced to putting his Diego potty in front of the TV which is just gross. He'll sit on the potty and eat popsicles and watch TV. I also sent Auntie Rachael out to get potty prizes...stickers, coloring books, etc...and she came back with cars, trucks, puzzles, dinosaurs! He is going to be 12 and asking for a bike when he pees. Anyhow, lots of excitement in our house, not so much time for updating the blog. Hopefully I'll update soon with more pics of the boys in costume.
