Changing Things Up a Bit

Change is good, right?

The blog formerly known as The Rilenator is now referred to as Two Half Men.  I still plan to use this forum as a place to talk about how Riley is growing and changing everyday.  However, it is just impossible not to include a huge aspect of his life, aka, his Big Brother!  And why not have a place to talk about Vaughn's changes and journey through life, also?

I tell you - I have never seen love like the love that these two boys share!  It absolutely melts my heart, as well as Daddy's.  Vaughn is about to turn twelve years old next week, but he is the most mature almost-twelve-year-old I've ever met.  He helps with dinner, bath time, cleaning and just plain ol' "running around" for us.  (His dad often jokes by saying to Vaughn, "Son, this is why you have kids...so you can make them do everything for you")!  Most importantly though, he makes sure to spend extra time with Riley.  He plays trucks, watches Handy Manny and apparently has earned the role of Riley's personal jungle gym.  As soon as Riley walks in the door everyday, he greets him with a great, big hug.  And, then it's off to run laps around the house or push Riley on his scooter.  All I can say, is the connection between those two is amazing!  Vaughn is definitely the big brother that anyone would want to have!