While visiting Dad (Brian’s dad), Linda and Andrea in NC, we were spoiled with organic, home-made meals, but nothing beat the boys wrestling time with a real “teenager” as the boys call him. Eric, “the teenager”, was such a sport. I mean, I’m completely exhausted after a 3 minute tickle session, but Eric played for hours everyday with them! I don’t remember having that kind of energy.  

Gavin & Greyson, Eric the "teenager" and Nick                                     Me, Brian, Tom and Linda

 Rough-and-tumble play with the boys is a normal part of our daily routine but I’m partial to tickling while Brian likes the rolling around, wrestling matches. Since the boys were babies, we've had tickle fests. As the kids got older, they started the play wrestling but, to be honest, as crazy as it gets - it’s totally worth all those belly laughs!!  I love playing silly games with the boys and having pillow fights. It might not sound normal to some but we’re careful that no one is hurt and enjoying those moments of pure happiness together because they don’t last forever!