Sweet Brother

Sure, Kyler and Myelle have their differences - they sometimes fight like brother and sister. Totally normal. But they also have a great deal of concern for one another, particularly Kyler for Myelle. He has always gotten upset when she cries and he begs us not to discipline her in any way when she's naughty. But one night in a hotel, we walked into the room after they fell asleep and saw them sleeping like this:

Myelle had been coughing in her sleep and I think Kyler put his hand on her to help calm her or make sure she was okay. He is such a sweetheart and melts my heart. I hope he stays this way with his concern for others. Makes me proud!

A New Pet

Kyler has been obsessed with snakes and other reptiles. He has been begging us to let him get a corn snake as a pet. "They make really good pets, Mom!" I was able to convince him otherwise by telling him that they eat mice, and I don't want mice in my house.

Well, the other weekend his uncle Brent came by with a baby turtle in a glass aquarium. Before I knew it, Brent had left but the turtle remained. Kyler informed me that it was a red-eared slider turtle and Brent gave it to him. Great, a new pet to care for. Just a tip to all you uncles with no kids of your own... before gifting a pet to your nephews and nieces you should probably check with their mom and dad first.

Anyway, meet Bob:

Dirty House?

Grandma Debbie swept her floor today and showed our little scientist, Kyler, her dust pan full of dirt. She said, "Boy, my house is dirty!" Kyler acted like it was okay and it wasn't her fault. He said, "Grandma, that's because of gravity." I have no idea how where he came up with this but I like it. It's going to be my new excuse for everything.