In the Spotlight

Andrew tells us he's full and finished eating.

Then he finds out there's dessert and discovers he has a little more room after all.

I bought flashlights for the boys, since they like Grampa's so much.  They know the man has the best tools.  Andrew was in the basement admiring Grampa's shelves full of tools.  I told him someday Grampa would give him his tools.  Andrew replied, "I will be very happy when Grampa gives me his tools."  I figure when they put Grampa in a home they'll have to take his tools away from him with his car keys.

The boys try shine their flashlights on the fire to see it better.

When it gets too warm for a fire, we can still enjoy the lightshow.

Grampa's rule is, "When the fire is lit, one foot must always be on the floor."  The boys have got it down pat.

Grampa had to change his shirt when the twins arrived.  But when he went to his closet, he has so many shirts that are in a similar plaid, he didn't know which one to choose.  Andrew asked him if he wanted him to help find the match.  They did pretty well.

Grampa appreciated the flashlight shining on the book he was reading, to help him see it better.  

Nolan is learning to play with Gramma.  He seems to understand she's going to be a lot of fun.  Nathan and Andrew tell me all day long the things they are going to teach Nolan.  At breakfast, they said they would teach  him to use a knife to cut his food.  Later, Nathan asked if Nolan wears diapers or pull-ups.  I told him babies wear diapers.  He said someday he'll teach Nolan to put on his own pull-ups.  Toilet training is going to be so easy for Matt and Megan.  

When Nolan arrives the boys race to the door to see him, cheering to greet him.  Then Matt and Megan put down his carrier, which was completely closed up with no Nolan in sight.  The boys don't understand why they hide Nolan in there.