Love the Dirt...and Water

Andrea's parents just built a new house and their grass isn't in yet. There back yard was like a huge sand box (or maybe a dirt box) for the boys to play in. The boys can't seem to get enough of playing in the dirt. Add a little water to the dirt and it's extra fun. Mud is always better than dry dirt!








After they got themselves (and their clothes) completely dirty, we decided to bathe them outside in huge buckets of water. Needless to say, they loved it! In addition to getting the dirt off, it's a great way to keep cool in the summer heat.

Nothin' Like Bath Time!

Mackay and Beckett love taking baths together. Often times Mackay will fight taking a bath, but once he sees that Beckett is going to take one he is usually excited to join in the fun. After they are both in the water and the bath starts to fill up, Mackay will splash with his hands getting the water in both of their faces and Becket and he will laugh and laugh. One thing I have realized watching Beckett is that you definitely have to be tough to be the younger brother. Mackay does all kinds of things to him (usually not trying to be mean)--like crawling over him or hugging him super tight or tickling him on his face--and Beckett usually takes it in stride, closing his eyes when necessary, but rarely crying. In fact, most of the time he just laughs. As a parent, it is fun to see your two sons bonding at such a young age.

After they are done bathing, we wrap them in towels and change them while they lie on Mackay's bed together. Sometimes Beckett will cry (usually when he is extra tired), but once we put Mackay on the bed next to him, he will smile and laugh as they share smiles. Ahh the memories...some day I will probably look back on these days as the "good old days"! Thanks for making it fun boys!