Bell Family: Brotherly Love...

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Brotherly Love...

I can't tell you how much I love having two boys so close in age. Xavier & Deacon are almost exactly 2 years apart. Everyone told me that the first year would be really hard, but that things would get easier after that. Lucky for me that hasn't been the case. The past 7 months have been so much fun.

Xavier is such a good big brother. He has never hurt Deacon (on purpose), he gets very concerned when he's crying, & he loves to bring him toys & snacks...anything to make him happy. "Look Mama, he has a happy face!"

The other morning, I put the boys in Xavier's crib together so I could dust and vacuum the room. They were cracking each other up...to the point of complete hysteria. I had to grab my camera to capture the moment.

8 comments:

Michelle said...: That is so cute! I wish I could say the same about my two. Rex is a little booger to his brother. Makes me so sad.; April 30, 2008 at 9:01 PM
MediocreMama said...: I am already so excited to add to our family. Seriously, what could be more fun than seeing Lennon as a big brother?!!

CUTE PICTURES!; May 1, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Audie said...: I wish Jovie was acting as nice as Xavier. She throws fits every day because she doesn't like that my attention goes to another. She's so sweet with her sister but gets upset when I pick her up. Hopefully it's a phase that she grows out of soon!; May 1, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Jill said...: You have such handsome boys!! My two oldest girls are 17 months apart. Yes, we planned it that way and people said we were crazy! But, they are now 6 and almost 5 are are still best friends. I have many a picture like you have in the crib! Love it!; May 7, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Mcklendin Family said...: Wow!!Your son looks as big as mine too. Thanks for getting in touch. My boy the "monkey' is pulling himself up on me and everything else in site.He never sits still. I love that your boys are so good together. Makes a big difference. And I am so glad that you are happy. It shows in every photo and exert.; May 9, 2008 at 7:43 AM
Broadbent Family said...: I can't handle this post! It is the cutest thing ever. I need another boy! I can't think of anything more fun that seeing your two babies be best friends! I love the one of them laughing! We need to come to Victor and see you guys! Love you.; May 14, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Unknown said...: I do this all the time, I love it, My older guy totally loves his little brother and makes him laugh so hard. Its so fun.; June 21, 2008 at 9:57 PM
Unknown said...: I do this all the time, I love it, My older guy totally loves his little brother and makes him laugh so hard. Its so fun.; June 21, 2008 at 9:57 PM

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Over the past couple of weeks Xavier has been turning his head when I go to kiss him on the lips, forcing me to settle for his cheek. I finally asked him what was so wrong with me kissing him on the lips and he replied, "If we kiss on the lips, that means we're married. You are already married to Daddy and I never want to be married. That's why." Sad. He's growing up.

I was making breakfast this morning and Xavier said, "It's hard to have kids. You always have to do busy stuff." I just laughed because I never thought he noticed all the stuff I did and just took it for granted.

We were at the Aquarium yesterday. Xavier pointed to a Lion Fish, leaned over to his cousin Austin and said, "That's my Mom's favorite kind of fish." I told him like 6 months ago that I love Lion fish and have never talked about it since. I love that he remembered.

"Why did Heavenly Father make the earth like a circle? The people who live on the bottom are walking around upside down!"

I made whole wheat buttermilk pancakes this morning instead of the usual toaster waffles. Here are a few of the things Xavier said in between bites..."Mom, you are the best cooker ever! This is super duper duper yummy!" and my favorite was,"Mom, I really love you so much when you make me such delicious pancakes!"

Q went in to say good night to the boys and he told Xavier that since tomorrow is Monday, he'd have to go back to work. Xavier gave him a big hug and said "I'll think about you always."

The other morning Q was getting ready for work and Xavier said, "Hey Dad, maybe you don't have to go to work anymore. I have enough toys."

"Hey mom, when are you getting a baby in your belly? When I get married I want to have eight babies...mostly boys and one girl so she can sing songs and make us lunch."

"I don't have to go to school Mom. My head is full. If I learn more stuff I could get a head ache."

While playing Candy Land together the other day he said, "Mom....do you ever get tired of losing?"

While in his car seat the other day Xavier shouted out excitedly, "Oh my gosh, Mom! I have hair on my legs! I'm growing up like Daddy!"

Impressed with his little brother's growing vocabulary, Xavier announced to me, "Mom! Deacon is speaking English!"

We were driving in the car the other day and out of the blue he says, "Mom, I love your heart."

Deacon was napping and Xavier was watching a cartoon. I decided to do some laundry which is across the courtyard to our apartment. I grabbed the basket and said "Hey buddy, I need to go do some laundry. I'll be right back." X looked up casually from his cartoon and said, "OK Mom, call me if you need me."

"Hey Mommy, I need to get a job at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride so I can go to Disneyland when it's closed."

Me: " ...because I'm the boss!"
X: "No, Daddy's the boss. But it's okay Mommy, you can pretend. "

Q was tucking Xavier in the other night and he grabbed his neck and pulled his face close and said, "I don't want you to go to work, Daddy. We don't need more money. Just snuggle for me a little while." (Q about died.)

Xavier: "Green is my favorite color, Mom."
Me: "Why?"
Xavier: "Because it fills my heart with happy."

I woke up this morning with his cute little face just inches from mine. In a soft little voice he said, "Wake up sleepy head. I just looked out my window and it's going to be a beautiful day today!" (Where do they get this stuff?)

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Deacon is two now and he has a lot to say. He makes us laugh out loud when we hear such adult phrases coming from such a small person.

"Hey Mommy, see this scratch? (points to the smallest little red mark on his leg). "Xavier did this. We call the police and they come and throw him in jail, OK Mommy? Sounds like a plan?"

"Chill out guys!"

"You've got to be kidding me, babe!" (this said while hitting his palm to his forehead).

"A big boy bed is super cool. I'm super cool too."

"I don't like big puppy doggies....just the itsy-bitsy tiny ones".

"I'm not Deacon! I BATMAN!"

"Mom, I need privacy...shut the door."

"Sorry Mommy, there's just a tiny bit of pee pee in my undies....just a tiny bit."

The other morning he asked me "Did you have good nigh-nights Mommy? Cuz your hair looks crazy."

I am constantly cleaning up after his messes, but I have to be sneaky. He doesn't like me to pick up his toys. "Mom, I am so frustrated at you. Stop cleaning my stuff! I just want to play a little bit!"

"Just snuggle me for a tiny while!"

"Holy cow, no way!"

While wrestling with Q before bed, Deacon stopped mid tackle and grabbed Q's face and said "I very like you Daddy!"

"Mommy, I really like hummus. It's really nummers!"

"Buzz Lightyear is my favorite guy, but Batman is so cool too."

He's always surprising me with his ever growing vocabulary. He uses words like actually, probably, supposed, frustrated, and relaxing.

He is still my biggest fan always giving me compliments throughout the day even if I'm in sweats and a ponytail. Why do they have to grow up? I wish I could freeze him at this exact age forever.

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Brotherly Love...

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