Vaughn getting Brock to do his dirty work

Last night Vaughn wanted yogurt from the grocery store. He begged for it. Unfortunately, the Danimal crush cup and yogurt drink or "monkey yogurt drink" was too expensive for mommy. I opted for another kids yogurt that was on sale. When we got home, Vaughn was crazy for the yogurt, but then he tasted it. Apparently, it was yucky and had worms in it. He didn't want to eat it. We made a deal...no treat until he ate his yogurt (which is a big deal since Vaughn has treats every night) This morning, Vaughn woke up at 8ish and declared he wanted to make Brownies (I think he is going through withdrawal from McNana's kitchen where he made cupcake ice cream cones and chocolate chip cookies all in one morning) I let Vaughn make the brownies...which was funny, because Brocker wanted to help too. Brock got his spatula into the brownie batter and proceeded to get it all over his face as well as banging the measuring cups on the counter (oops one still had vegetable oil remains in it. Before he could have his brownies, Vaughn had to eat his yogurt. As you can see he used his power of persuasion to get Brock to do his dirty work and eat most of his yucky yogurt. (I don't think Brock minded too much) By the way, I tried to put pants on Brock this morning. Getting the shirt of him was battle enough, so I just gave up on the pants. I guess you have to pick your battles!

Look what Brock learned in ND! Friday night dancing!

When I was up in ND with Brock and Vaughn this week they learned a very dangerous thing.....jumping on Nana & II's bed. It seems that the behavior Brock learned has somehow made its way back to Minnetrista. As you can see by the poor video, wrestling turns into a celebration dance-jump on our couch. That couch has been so abused lately...between juice spills, jumping, and wrestling on cushions it definitely takes a beating!

Brocker and his blanket

Brock is very possessive of blankets. He has at least 3 in his crib at all times. Yesterday, when I was taking him to daycare he cried because I wouldn't let him drag his blanket on the ground. He is I guess what you could say a modern day Linus. It doesn't matter what if it is his baby blanket or if it is a fuzzy throw blanket - if he wants it he grabs on and doesn't let go until he has it. I have been a victim many times to Brock swiping a blanket I have had on me. Here is a picture...You can see his grip on the blanket - usually the grab is followed with a "Nooooooooo" :)

Daredevil Brock - what's next

This morning we took out a ladder to dust the fan. (it was extremely dusty..can't remember dusting it since we moved in 3 years or so ago) While setting up the ladder, when I turned around Brock had already made his way up the ladder no problem. I thought - lucky boy - do you know how to get down Well, he showed me!

Brocker & Vaughn Jan 2010

Brock....exhausting

Brock is the most curious kid ever. He wears me out. This weekend he climbed up on a chair next to our table and saw that Vaughn had left out the markers. Naturally, you would think he wouldn't know how to open the markers, but no not Brock. I turned my head and saw him pulling off the cap of the marker and then drawing on the plastic placemat. I gave him a piece of paper instead and he drew like it was no big deal.

Brock and his tummy

Brock has a funny way of showing off his tummy. Words just can't do it justice.....so I guess the video will help.