Whatever Gets You Through the Day

These are the things that get us through the day right now - days that are long and damp and often cold.

Ben's Black and Decker tool bench is actually a favorite for both boys. Luke knows how to make the saw and drill press "work" and he's too cute standing there in front of it.

This is genius. The Battat take-apart airplane. There are also helicopters and other styles, but Ben has the airplane. He can take it completely apart in about 30 seconds and is pretty good at getting it all back together correctly. And once it's complete, he does it all over again.

This is Luke's first raceway from FisherPrice. It's pretty stinking cute. You drop the car on the ramp, it slides down into the bowl, they spin around and around and then shoot out the other side. Ben enjoys it too.

I wish I could take credit for inventing the "Kid-o-Go" car. It helps crawlers build stability and muscle while crawling with one hand and pushing the car with the other. Luke absolutely loves it.

The "My Busy Town" activity center is another must-have for toddlers. Luke loves the bright colors and shapes, and he always finds something to do with this.

And, last but not least...

To keep it all organized, we purchased a similar set of cubbies for Ben's room. We purchased some red and blue bins that fit with the colors of his bedroom. The bins make it easy to throw blocks and other loose items in, and the open cubbies allow for a few items to be displayed - his piggy bank, a few books, a toy or two, etc.

This is just some of what we can't live without in this, our life with two busy, busy boys.