Frog and toad

Stuck in the middle are these two... In fact we frequently refer to them as the middles.  They may have this stigma as the middle children for the rest of their lives, but at least Kyle and Jacob band together in this role.  At 15 months apart, they frequently get grouped together (and usually don't mind) almost like twins.  At any given moment throughout the day they are either loving on either (like best friends) or bickering with either (like brothers). 

Currently, one of our favorite series of readers are the 'Frog and Toad' books.  The middles particularly love these books and frequently play out the roles of these hilarious characters.  Sometimes on purpose and sometimes not... They just have those innocent comical conversations going.


Ice cream and jelly beans...
For an after dinner treat, K picked an ice cream cone and J picked 5 jelly beans. 
They both join at the patio table- 
K- You picked Jelly beans?
J- Yes, here I got one for you.  It is a red one, Kyle. 
K- Thanks, I got ice cream... You can have a small lick (as he shoves it in J's face). 
J- That is good ice cream Kyle!
K- Yes it is, your jelly bean is good too. 
Pause as they both finish their treats.


Here's to the middle kids, for being so patient with the rest of the family and for finding joy and friendship in each other in the meantime!

 For being so kind and helpful to each other when it comes to finishing your dinner so that you can share a treat together.

 Tackle hug when they really need one!

  They are always cheering each other on when they learn a new trick.

 Having fun and getting goofy!

 Everyone could use an extra hug!

 And someone to sit next to and eat an ice pop with while watching birds.

Enjoying a soccer game while sharing a chair!

 Ironically our little back yard friend, Mr. Toad, paid a visit a couple of weeks ago and it is an understatement to say that Kyle was intrigued! 

 He said that the toad was his friend and he wanted to hop around with him so he could see where he lived. 

 J was a bit timid, but Kyle was ready to pick him up...

We sure love our little stuck in the middles!