Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Sibling Love



We have really enjoyed watching Orli and Asher's relationship develop. Orli thinks Asher is the best and he teaches her so much. She is talking a lot and toddles everywhere and we know that this is directly related to her brother.  Orli now says so many words it is hard to keep track of what is new. She walks like a real pro too. She started walking right around 13 months and hasn't stopped since.
Asher has been so kind to her too. The other day, he got a stuffed animal at the store and asked to get another one so that Orli could have it. When he got home he gave her the toy. The smile on her face was priceless. It is important to remember these small moments especially when they get upset with one another (at this time more Asher than Orli, but we are sure it will be split down the middle soon enough).  We love these two bundles of love!
Every now and then Asher likes to help feed Orli.

Orli loves it.


 She REALLY loves it
The past few weeks, I would secretly place Orli in Asher's bed and watch her face light up as I tucked her under the covers and she cuddled the stuffed animals. She wanted to be just like her brother. I could tell she was in heaven. Now, she will often sneak off and try to get on his bed by arching her back and grunting loud enough to let me know that is what she wants. I was sure that if Asher found out he would get upset. On the contrary, he was delighted and so I let them cuddle together the other day. 


Monday, December 1, 2014

The Claw






My son is obsessed with the claw at the arcade or in this case any place that has a Moon Bounce. This contraption steals your money in hopes that you will magically get lucky and receive the stuffed animal of your Oriental Trading Company dreams. In any event, it is our fault--actually I am calling Jed out. It is HIS fault for this new problem that we face.  The first time Asher was introduced to the claw was at a Bounce House with a rigged claw. Every kid got a prize. Jed thought this was great and dropped the quarter in the slot.  We ended up getting three stuffed animals on one quarter. That was great--except that is not how every claw works and now Asher stalks claws. When he doesn't get the prize a tantrum ensues. The tantrum is like no other. Many quarters and tears have been lost over this terrible toy!
We drove 30 minutes to get to a bounce house. Asher had no interest once he saw the claw. 
This bounce house happened to have 5 claws on the premise. Asher noticed every single one. 


He is staring at the claw while riding his car. Note, the moon bounce in the back that he didn't touch.
This outing was a total failure.