Just wanted to write about the boys and what they’re up to. Their most recent thing that cracks me up is if one of them does something bad like throw a toy and the other one saw it, the one who saw it will say “timeout” and the one who did the bad thing will say “no timeout” and they will go back and forth and back and forth until something else distracts them or I jump in. I don’t like to jump in because it’s hilarious, them policing themselves. But no one actually goes into timeout. Sometimes when Elijah is really worked up and timeout is over, he will get very upset that you opened the door. HE wants to tell you when timeout is over, not the other way around. Which, by the way, is 10 seconds longer than what you thought it was. Rowan is mad at himself for doing something that requires timeout and the only thing he wants when he comes out is a hug and assurance that everything is ok.

They also like to hug and sometimes kiss (because those two go hand in hand in this household). It’s not often that they both agree to hug. Sometimes one wants one and the other one doesn’t. I used to make them hug after one of them hits the other, and the person who was hit rejects the hug and it makes the situation worse because then both of them are crying.

We went to our first movie this past Sunday - Mr. Bean. It was hell getting them there. We took the train and Elijah was just not cooperating. I assured Michael that it will be ok once we get seated. Elijah refused to sit in the chair, so he sat on the stairs next to the chairs and watched from there. I don’t know why because the view from there was worse. I think he just didn’t want to give in and say that he likes going to the movies. Rowan sat nicely for the most part but then started to get antsy. Thank goodness the theater was empty and didn’t really bother anyone. We actually enjoyed the movie, Mr. Bean is hilarious and some of the situations that he was in was so funny. We couldn’t stay until the end, the boys just didn’t want to sit that long, so Michael took them out while I stayed 5 minutes longer to find out what happened. They almost made it though, so it was worth it. We were all exhausted when we came home. I’m so happy I didn’t do this by myself! I think if it was an animated movie, they would’ve stayed until the end. And usually animated films are shorter. We’ll try again soon.

As for me, in addition to knitting, I pulled out the sewing machine again. It’s amazing how easily you forget how to use it. I had to relearn how to do everything, had to set the tension again, figure out how to wind the bobbins, how to thread the machine, etc. But I was determined and started sewing these little sushi project bags. They are perfect to hold a small knitting project in.

I also read the last Harry Potter. Great book, kinda sad that it’s over.

We have a few visitors lined up. This weekend, our friends Alex and Summer are coming along with their baby, Max. Then in August we are going to have Aidan and possibly Theron. Then in September, Bob and Mardi. Really looking forward to it!