Kade has officially turned into a school age boy.  He's sassy and talking back (more than usual, anyway) and every other word coming out of his mouth is "poop, butt or fart".  He's even tried out a couple swear words that he picked up on the bus--a few time outs and a bar of soap has eliminated that problem (hopefully, or he's just saying them out of our ear shot).  And, he's too cool for everything.  He seems to be at his worse during the week when he's over tired and around other kids.  Thankfully, on the weekends, we usually get Sweet Baby Kade back.  The one who talks nice (most of the time anyway), plays nicely with his brother and still LOVES to do jobs.  

Besides all of that, school has been great for Kade.  I don't think he's ever going to be the kid that is overly excited to go but he doesn't protest it either.  He loves phy-ed and recess (obviously) but he also really likes art and music!  He's singing new songs every day and tells me all about the kids in his class.  One kid speaks Spanish as his 1st language and he's been teaching the other kids in the class how to speak it as well.  Although, I'm fairly certain he's teaching them naughty words because every time I hear Kade and his buddies say a phrase in Spanish they laugh conspiratorially.  Whatever…hey, at least they're learning a new language! 

Mason.  Oh Sweet Baby Mason.  He's moved past every other word being "butt hole".  He's on to bigger and better words.  Yes, now every other word is "damn it".  We were trying to ignore it because, like any good 2 year old, he wanted the reaction.  But then he started saying, "Damn it!  That funny?".  So, he's also had a few time outs and that word seems to be disappearing as well.  Although, judging by the words Kade has brought home, we might be hoping for the more innocent "butt hole and damn it"!

He still takes naps every day and still loves to snuggle when he wakes up.  Thankfully he's not too cool yet!!!  And, like every younger brother, Mason likes to do EXACTLY what Kade does.  For the most part, Kade lets him.  

Every day Erik and I marvel at how much Mason has grown up these past few months.  He's now able to completely undress himself and put his shoes on and take them off.  Not to mention his vocabulary!  He's speaking in full sentences, asking appropriate questions, and responding correctly to ours.  We can actually have full on conversations with him!  When did that happen?!?!?

Our little boys aren't so little anymore.  

We had lots of rain a couple weeks ago so the drainage ditch was full.  The boys spent hours playing in it.  Judging by the following pictures, it should come as no surprise that the crappy, little electric 4 wheeler is no longer working...