KG Squared: Catching Up

Dearest Kiddos,

Well, this post has pictures from like, July of 2015 and it is currently March 22 of 2017.

Wowzers. I am behind!

Living in the basement made it hard to sit and type without some disruption from you two. But I have kept notes on my phone and continued taking pictures of your adorable faces and of our somewhat exciting lives.

Unfortunately, because so much time has lapsed, I don't always remember if there is a story behind the picture or if it was just cute. I will do my best, or I'll just fake it til I make it!

Now I am determined to get caught up and continue to document your lives because I think it will be so fun for you to look back and see yourselves growing up.

One thing that is nice about living with your parents is that it is really easy to go out without the kids! So we left them one evening and went to dinner - I believe the cheesecake factory - and then went to downtown St. Charles.

We had a lot of fun just exploring what Main Street has to offer. Its mostly just little shops but there are also statues all along.

We can't believe how big you are getting Kacie. My favorite thing that you have done lately was the other day you were hungry. You had asked for snacks and I said I would get them in a minute, I wasn't sure where they were. Then you looked around and said "Snaaaacks! Wher'd gooo?!"

You still love nursery and had no problem adjusting to a new nursery. I love it because it makes you sleepy!

I don't think you were actually as unhappy as you look in this picture, Kalvin. Kacie just really wanted to hold you and how could I say no to that cute face?!

While living with your grandparents, you both became very interested in their glasses. You were often pulling them off their faces and running around in them.

When Kacie was a baby she would spit up huge amounts, once. Kalvin, you spit up all the time, all day, everywhere. We have to keep you contained on a towel or blanket. I don't know what we will do when you start crawling!

I found these sunglasses at Target and you love them! Except you don't ever seem to get them on the right way!

We are going to attempt to start potty training you, but it will be difficult as there is not a bathroom in the basement. You are excited about your new Minnie Mouse seat though.

When we moved here to Missouri, we thought we had a good plan. Turns out it hasn't been a great one (hindsight isn't very helpful) and we've had a lot of tough days. I took this picture of me with my Puppy from when I was a little kid. It was not a great week and I hugged Puppy a lot. I'm not saying you need a stuffed animal for the rest of your life, but I do want you to know that it's ok to cry sometimes! Life isn't always easy and it is more difficult if you don't work through your emotions. Don't bottle them up! Your dad and I will always be available for a hug too!

This slide has been a great purchase. You love it so much, and its great for me because I don' have to take you outside every time you want to slide.

Kacie, your hair will always be a great source of jealousy for me. It is perfect in every way! Now I just need to work on parting your hair and it will be flawless. I love giving you little French braids because they make you seem older, and it's adorable!

I sometimes wonder if you will ever grow hair Kalvin. You are bald, and that is opposite of Kacie! Fortunately for you, Your dad and I make cute children with or without hair!