I tend to only see the Phews when my parents are in town. This is pretty sad as they only live five minutes away. I do need to make an effort to see them more, what with the cat being in the cradle and all. Actually the cat is in my lap and my legs are going numb, but still I should see the boys more often. For the entertainment value if nothing else.
Phew #1 is growing both physically and mentally at an alarming rate. He informed my brother: “Daddy, I want to go to PBS dot org.” My brother pulled up the website and was shocked when Phew #1 began pointing and clicking. No one had showed him how and he’s only two. When I was two my skill set including picking my nose and pooping. Phew #1 had this down as well -
BROTHER: Did you poop?
PHEW #1: I’ve started.
BROTHER: Ok let’s get you changed.
PHEW #1: No daddy! I’m not finished!
Somethings just can’t be rushed.
Meanwhile Phew #2 is doing his best to graduate from gigantobaby to tyranotoddler. He can military crawl making him surprisingly mobile. His lucky parents have to keep track of two wandering infants now. The wheel of karma is grinding my brother for all the times he disappeared on us as a child. He disappeared in church, stores, the neighborhood and even once at the circus. He was a vanishing baby ninja. Hopefully this superpower is not genetic for his sake.
Phew #2 is also on track to be drafted by the Lions this year, shoring up their offensive line. I made the mistake of picking him up, effectively undoing five days of back injury recovery. I had gone to the gym earlier that day with no issues. Dumbbells are nothing compared to the big baby. If I can get healthy and train really hard, I may be able to bench press him one day. It’s a long shot though.
The coolest thing to see was the Phews bonding. Phew #2 learned the word “YAWWWWWEOWW!” and Phew #1 encouraged him to speak it often. “YAWWWWWEOWW!” they would belt out in unison at the top of their little lungs. My sister-in-law said this game was even more fun in the car. Better acoustics.
I admit I really enjoyed hanging out with the boys this weekend. I look forward to seeing them again at Christmas.