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Monday night was Dad's night out so the boys and I snuggled down. It was cold and snowy and nasty so it was just fine with us that we were in. Bath time solo can be something of a challenge -- you really have to have everything set up beforehand so that you don't lose momentum (or a toddler!). Griffith was a dream. He was having a great time and being a little sweetheart. Allan, on the other hand, was right smart of a pain in the bottom. Allan refuses to sit in the tub. He wants to stand. Griff never tries to stand. Until his brother does. So then we have the two playing The Noble Duke of York in the bathtub -- one up while the other is down and then reversing. I finally had to call a halt to the bath early because of their rank defiance.

Griff was ready to crash immediately after the bath. We moved to the couch, turned down the lights and started to snuggle. Any other time, Allan would be off doing his own thing. Entertaining himself. Glad to play without interference. Not when Mom is the only game in town, though. He immediately made a bee-line for us on the couch and pulled up on my knee and raised a ruckus until I picked him up, too. At which point (naturally) he did not wish to snuggle and behave, but, instead, wanted to pester his brother (and, by extension, me) and keep him from sleeping. I finally wrestled him in to submission under my right arm, holding Griffith in my left and, before long, every one (including Mom) was asleep. Dad got home at nine to find us all passed out on the couch. I am going to have to get books on tape or something.

We are going to have to get video of Griffith dancing. He has really developed some moves here lately -- not only does he rock from side to side, he has now started using his arms, too. And, just this morning, he added in marching and spinning in circles. Very Lord of the Dance. He just about can't stand it because it is so fun and funny. He giggles and snorts and stumbles around because he has made himself so dizzy. Goofball.