http://www.childsplayx2.com Because having one just wasn't enough Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:45:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The soft melody of the lullabies hang gently across the darkened room. You are in my arms, snuggled into the my body while I feed you your bottle. Our eyes meet in the dim light emanating from the corner of the room and the gaze lasts exceeding long. ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2012/02/a-smile-changes-everything.html You asked me for a hat to keep your head warm. It seemed a silly request considering that we live in warm, sunny San Diego but it's been cold in the mornings lately (low 40's!) and your little ears and head were feeling the brunt of the cold on ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2012/01/hats-off-to-you-my-son.html Back in the day, when this blog was very young, I naively called Swee'Pea and TheMonk by their real names. I never, in a million years, thought anyone outside of Grandparents would find what I had to say interesting. But they did. Before I knew it, I ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2012/01/the-evolution-of-a-blog-name.html Swee'Pea and TheMonk are struggling in their belief. As much as they want to believe in a higher power, they are confronted by peers who audaciously announce that to believe is to be a fool. But they want to believe. I can see it in their eyes ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2012/01/i-believe.html As I mentioned below, Swee'Pea and TheMonk are destined for their own rooms. We ordered loft-style beds for each and Swee'Pea's came last week. This past weekend I mustered all of my furniture-assembly skills and built Swee'Pea's princess bed. And while Swee'Pea was clearly excited, she was also apprehensive. ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2012/01/change-is-hard.html Merry Christmas, everyone! May your holiday season be filled with love, friendship and lots of chocolate. From our family, to yours, have a very happy holiday. Lyrics: I used to write a blog About Swee’Pea & TheMonk But then came #3 And now they’re in a funk, Boo Hoo Hoo But Santa’s on his ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2011/12/jingle-bells-the-baby-smells.html The voices ring through the silent night. Giggles and loud bursts of chatter followed by lower murmuring. The talking and the listening in on the baby monitor has been well documented on this blog. But this week, the conversations are bitter sweet. In another week or so, new ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2011/12/split-decision.html There are a few things I need to get you all caught up First, if you recall, TheMonk and Swee'Pea had a fundraiser where they had a goal of selling 75 items to win the coveted runaway alarm clock. Well, we didn't quite get to 75 but they did ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2011/12/catching-up.html We are eating dinner. Our dinner conversation has taken a typical turn towards school. Swee'Pea reports that she jumped up three frogs in reading level and got to check out harder books at the library today. "You are such a good reader, Swee'Pea." I say. "I'm so proud ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2011/12/gotta-get-my-ears-checked.html The globe sits prominently downstairs, ready for a quick reference whenever a country comes up in conversation. On this day the kids are spinning the globe and stopping it indiscriminately with an index finger. "Jamaica!" Says, TheMonk. "It's tiny, Daddy." "Yes." I reply. "And they go around saying, ... http://www.childsplayx2.com/2011/11/geography-lesson.html