What a difference a year has made for Nathan and Andrew. They are so much more fun and enjoyed Christmas so much. Becky, David, Kevin and Amanda were the perfect audience. The boys took their role as the center of attention very seriously. They learned that they could get a lot of positive affirmation whenever they were kind to their brother. As they took turns playing with a battery operated toy and then passed it to their brother, the entire table would clap and say, "What a nice boy to share like that." They could hardly pass it fast enough.
We know that the boxes the presents come in are the most fun for small children. But Auntie 'Becca seemed to enjoy the boxes, too. I am definitely going to remember that next year when I'm shopping for her. She was in the box playing with the boys. She's the perfect playmate for them, since she had two brothers. Second to the boxes, I think the boys enjoyed the Bilabos Rebecca bought for them. You can see her wearing one in the picture. They have no purpose, but can be used creatively for much fun. They will grow with the boys and someday can serve as an ice bucket for their tailgating parties. I overheard Ryan Joseph telling Jeni, you have to put your hand here as a counterbalance when you spin them. It's obviously an intellectual toy.
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