I wish I were an Octopus...

This morning, while changing a poopy diaper, I found myself laughing at my lack of hands but resourcefulness of the few I have....let me paint a picture for you:

Ethan declared that he had a 'poopy diaper' and wanted it changed; so we get the changing pad out, get the wipes and plop him down to get moving. Diaper's off - (Oh and it was major mess...) - I have his legs up with one hand (no problem right?) - then Judah sees us....here comes trouble. Have I mentioned that Judah's on the move now? and he's fast. So, for some reason, Judah thought this poopy diaper was very interesting and wanted to get it.....Judah rushes over to the production - thank goodness for my left leg! I ward him away from the poopy mess with my leg (while holding Ethan's legs up away from the poopy mess and cleaning his bottom with one hand) whew. THEN - Judah thought maybe he could get to the poopy if he started to TICKLE me by sucking on my ankle! All that did was make me squirm and giggle...which Ethan found hilarious so he started to squirm and giggle - with his legs held in the air with one arm and poopy's still on his bottom. Are you getting this funny picture? Judah sucking my ankle; I'm trying to keep Judah away from the messy diaper; giggly like mad; holding a squirmy/giggle 2 year old's legs up out of his diaper and trying to clean his bottom with my remaining hand. HA. I laugh just reliving it. I wish I were an octopus.... or I can just laugh at the craziness that happens because I'm NOT:)

Buddies!

Ethan and Judah are starting to interact more and more each day - it's so much fun to see! Ethan loves to play with his little brother...

Here's Ethan giving Judah a 'hug' - both boys were giggling and giggling! Since this, Ethan has been into giving Judah hugs on the floor - Judah gets this huge SMILE when he gets attention from his big brother:)
The other day, Judah decided he wanted to sit up. He's not super stable with his sitting but he sure does enjoy it! My two boys sat across from each other and played with the 'tool bench' for a good long time. I think Ethan was excited to have Judah sitting and playing 'with' him.

Ethan and Judah; my two little cuties; who are turning into two little buddies!

Lemonade Cheesecake Pie

For the 4th of July I tried out a new recipe I found in my Food&Family magazine....and it was soooo good. Joe and I consumed the entire pie within 24 hours (Ethan did get a little slice)

Lemonade Cheesecake Pie
1 pkg. (8 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 Cup thawed frozen lemonade concentrate
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
1 1/2 Cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 Tbsp. sugar

Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add concentrate, beating well after each addition. Whisk in 2 cups of Cool Whip; spoon into crust.
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Meanwhile, toss berries with sugar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Pipe or spoon remaining Cool Whip around edge of pie just before spooning. Top with berry mixture.