Meet Monkey. That is as creative as I get on names, so he'll have to wait until Michael can talk for a better one. After the boys were born their Aunt Sarah and cousins Rachel and Brooke sent us a box full of gifts. In the box was this stuffed animal monkey. I thought it would be rude to give it to Sam as he actually LOOKED like a monkey when he was born, down to the same hairline and pokey-outey ears, so Monkey was given to Michael.
I tried to get him attached to it last spring, but it was a one-sided relationship and Michael didn't pay any attention to him. (I can't get that picture to rotate around.)
Now, however, they are inseparable. Michael feeds Monkey, brushes his teeth, brushes his hair, and kisses him on the lips a hundred times a day with a loud "Mmmm!" Before bedtime and naptime we walk around the house together looking for Monkey and calling out his "name." When we find him Michael bursts into an enormous smile and reaches out for his little friend. He's had a few baths in the washing machine and is holding up well. So here's a long-overdue thank you to Aunt Sarah, Rachel, and Brooke for what has turned out to be a match made in heaven.
Michael dropped our camera a week or so ago so we haven't been able to take any new digital pictures. I am taking some pictures with a disposable camera we've had in the cabinet for about 5 years. I hope the film isn't too old. Anyway, until we fix it or get a new one, I'll have to use old pictures.
We're going to the beach with my sister Friday and hopefully she can take some pictures and share them with us. Wish us luck with no naps and trying not to burn the boys! I think they will be in heaven as water and sand are their 2 favorite playthings.
11 comments:
WOW! What a compliment! We're so glad he loves the monkey. I think "monkey" is a cute name. It already has the eee sound at the end which is what we do anyway to the kid toys, i.e. lambie, blankie, Brookie...so it fits perfectly.
Oh, the beach sounds like Heaven for little boys--and the best part will be that night when they are clean and tired...
I love the monkey. It makes me want to post a pic of Cubby's favorite friends. (It will make you feel better knowing his puppy is named "Puppy" and his beaver is named "Beaver.") I'm surprised I didn't just name him "Boy."
Michael is so cute, and I love the monkey story. Very cute!
What Abby failed to mention is that Cubby has a Zebra named Zerbert. Love the monkey. Have fun at the beach!
so cute! i love when they get so attached to something. i need to find something off the wall and funny for ivy to get attached to just for kicks!
have fun at the beach!
Caleb and I loved all the monkey details! I watched the video with the book a while ago too - soooo fun! Have a great time at the beach - the boys will keep you guys entertained with all the new things they'll discover - what priceless memory making!
Monkey is super cute (you can be glad that he's not totally attached to something ugly!) We're going to be in your neck of the woods for the 4th and really want to see you guys--we'll be in touch!
Kai has a bear named Bear Bear. I think I gave the bear that name. It's so fun to watch kids become attached to their belongings.
Kristina, Noah LOVES to see pictures of sammie and mikey too. He really loves the video of sam. he laughs when we watch it. I love that we are all blogging because we can kinda feel like we are there with eachother when we can't be. We miss you guys, it would be so fun if we moved out to Philly next year and the boys could be little buddies. Love Kristy
Oh by the way that previous comment was me.. sorry!
Sounds like you're having quite the adventures! It just keeps getting better and better (and worse and worse, depending on the moment!)
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