Laugh box

Something funny has happened since Jason started first grade.

While Boy #1 is busy with reading, writing, and 'rithmetic, #2 and #3 are bonding.

I was surprised, too.

Doug is charged with the task of taming the morning madness. He wakes the boys up, gets their teeth brushed, he gets them clothed, he gets them fed. Whew!

Jason is dropped off at the bus stop first.

But, then, there's extra time before Doug needs to leave for work, so Michael and Joshua have time alone.

And, they have really started to take advantage of it, giving them the chance to play with each other. If you'll remember, Michael used to pretend the baby didn't exist.



Here's the baby trying to give his big brother a hug.
Aww.

So, the other day, I was tickling Joshua, and the baby was giggling away.

And Michael said, to me, "Mommy, stop doing that. If you keep tickling him, his laugh box won't work."

So then, I tickled both of them.

Here's one who is smiling these days, showing us the big gap from the loss of his other front tooth.



Enjoy your day!