Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and Beachcombing

Yesterday we decided to take a short drive into Rockland and go to the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.

The boys get up early but probably too early to take them out on the beach and then high tide comes in, so we need to find things to do until about lunch time. We remembered from past visits how cool the walk is out to the lighthouse. There is very long flat jetty that you walk along to get to the lighthouse.

Roo held my hand so I could make sure that he didn't fall in any of the holes and Bug rode on Daddy's shoulders. It probably took under a half hour each way and the kids really enjoyed it. Roo sang all sorts of songs and gave me random kisses as we were going along. Bug had moments where he decided that he must also walk like the rest of us but would then come upon a hole and decide that Daddy's shoulders were much safer. It was beautiful out and we got to see lots of boats and even an airplane the flew by a few times.

After we got back we walked along the beach and found a ton of great shells.

I think the boys have stolen all of my shells. We took a few steps in the water and it was a bit cold but still fun. All in all it was a great morning and really fun for the boys to see the lighthouse.

What Are Little Boys Made Of?

Frog and snails and puppy-dog tails!

Now that the warmer weather is here the boys have been playing outside everyday when we get home and almost all day on the weekends. Last weekend Roo found where all the worms live. He was digging around by the shed and found at least a handful of worms. I gave him a tupperware so he could store them, with holes in the lid. He really wanted to sit at the kitchen table and count all of them but that didn't seem like a good idea to me!

And if it's not worms it bugs. Caterpillars are his favorite but he also likes most any other bug that is nice. He loves the ladybugs at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Did you know that caterpillars breathe through holes on the sides of their body and that some have fake eyes that make them look like snakes to scare away predators?! And, did you know that ladybugs use the same weapon as skunks to scare away predators, just on a much much smaller scale. We are learning all of this and more in Roo's insect book that Uncle Matt got him for his birthday.

This would all make Grandma squirm with eewie's!

You Know You've Got 2 Boys When...

The washing machine is full of grass, mulch and rocks.

Note to self...must check pockets of all boys clothing.

Wonder if the grass or mulch can catch on fire in the dryer?

Ah, something new to add to the screws and nails daddy leaves behind in his pockets!

A Little Collection

I get updates from a parenting website I visit. Updates for Love Bug are weekly since he's still a baby and Roo's updates are every few weeks. This week's update for Roo talked about collections. Anyone who knows Roo and has seen his bed has seen his collection of cars, trucks, trains and tractors that go to bed with him each day. Here is a quick snapshot of the collection lined up in the kitchen.