The Contest

The boys decided to celebrate Ben's first Memorial Day by having a contest named "Who Loves Mommy and Daddy the Least". It was a fierce battle that started as soon as they were both awake. I am not certain of the rules, but apparently it only takes place at home. When we were out at the Arboretum, they behaved perfectly. Fakers!
Another rule seems to be the contest only takes place head-to-head. When Ben was napping, Bradley was quietly playing on his bike and with the bubble mower. After Ben woke up, the afternoon screaming contest began. I was so beaten down that I couldn't keep score. Much like the movie Cars, we have a tie. The championship will be decided in a tie-breaker on July 4th.
Another rule of the game must be that the contest only takes place on the main floor of the house. Everything was great when we went upstairs for bath. Bradley showed Ben how to take a proper bath. All of Ben's previous baths lasted about 90 seconds and were comprised mostly of Ben crying, standing, and trying to get out of the tub.