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I have totally been slacking on my family history aka my blogging. It started right when we hooked up the computer to the TV so I can be more comfortable when I use the computer. And it is quite heavenly, though it happens far less often. Maybe that is a good thing, but I do miss blogging. But Raiden wants his "choo choo" shows on so much that I can never get online. He even insists that they play in the background as he does other things. He'll be in the other room and hear the final song on Thomas, and race in will all sorts of anxiety because "choo choo" is over! Ha!

Speaking of trains, that will likely be the theme of his birthday party. I can't believe that he's going to be two in a month! I have to accept that he isn't my baby anymore. And I kinda have. I am not as nostalgic about his newborn days anymore, but for a sad reason: the details are already becoming hazy. Anyway, here's what he's been up to lately:

I'll start with bed time, because I am listening to my boys do their routine right now. Ryan plays the ukulele for Rai while he plays in the tub. Then they get out and together sing "twinkle twinkle," which Rai is becoming extremely good at, seeing as though it's his favorite song. His 2nd fav. is "asha, asha," which means "ashes, ashes," from Ring Around the Rosie, of course. :) Next, they pick out a book to read, between Goodnight Moon and Where the While Things Are. Ryan says he alternates about once a week, which is pretty interesting. He likes to copy the words Ryan reads, or he says, "cooo," (cool) and identifies objects on the page over & over. Then he goes to bed with his teddies and a blanket snuggled up to his face and he's good to go. Usually! ;)

Raiden's language skills are developing extremely fast right now. He learns many new words a day, and likes to repeat some words over & over in order to pronounce them correctly. Aside from speaking actual words, he babbles constantly! I'm sure he's tryig to say things, but it all comes out as extremely fast gibberish. He is always involving himself in conversations, so I just respond and say, "Oh mmhmm, that's so interesting!" Haha.

It is so amazing how much kids learn at this age!! Counting is another of his favorite pastimes. He usually only counts correctly to three before getting bored or impatient, but he has counted all the way to ten before. I think he has to be in the mood to do it, and can't be forced (his independence must come from me. yikes.).

Anyway, I don't want this to be a long and rambling post, so I'll do this in sections. I wanna record his favorite toys and silly things he likes to do. Also, his snuggly side as well as his recent partying down at Matt & Courtney's wedding! Well, it's good to be back. Hopefully for good!