Nuffin and Everyfing

First off - it was NOT raining (woot) so we spent the majority of the day outside. We played construction in the sandbox. The boys pronounce it "destruction" :). We played "collect some rocks in the driveway and then make stuff with it". We had outside picnics for breakfast and lunch. We went exploring in the backyard.

I love spending time with my children. They are so wonderful and full of life. You can't help but be brought into their world when around them. They remind me that the simplest things are beautiful and all that matters is that you take the time to enjoy them.

We watched a beetle climb the netting of my gazebo today for 20 minutes. I never realised that we had beetles with yellow bellies. That was so cool.

We inspected under the porch and got filthy - but I never laughed so hard.

We timed how long it would take for the driveway to absorb a cup of water (27 seconds - by Aaron's counting, 15 seconds - by Adam's counting).

We talked about whatever popped into their minds. Aaron told jokes:

Aaron: knock knock
Me: Who's there?
Aaron: Banana
Me: Banana who?
Aaron: Banana apple
(cue the laughter)

And the coolest thing was that their older brother came for another visit.

Oh BOY were the kids excited to see him! When he dropped by last night, the boys were already asleep so they missed out on seeing him. So he came by again today for dinner. The boys were all over him! Both of them chattering away about EVERYTHING at the same time. It was so nice to watch. After the kids had their fill and went off to play some more, I got some time in with him. It's so amazing to be able to sit and talk to your child as an adult! And he's a wonderful big brother.

Yesterday, we decorated the coffee table with some of the stickers they had. The table is now covered in car stickers. It's my opinion that it's probably the coolest coffee table EVER! The little ones showed it off to their older brother. They dragged him everywhere to show him everything. They questioned the heck out of him about everything. He was so patient with them and answered ALL their questions. I couldn't help but laugh.

Aaron, being the insightful child that he is, told me today that "today was a perfect day because we did nuffin and everyfing" ... and he's right - it WAS a perfect day.