Kid Update

I know it's been too long, so here's a quick update:

Jason loves school. He knows all his letter sounds. Can read many three letter words-- and with help can sound out longer words. He loves drawing treasure maps and making cards for people. He is also very much into playing with friends. This is a self-portrait :)



Addie is a TOTAL little girl. She is all about pink. Had a hard time adjusting to the cold weather because she couldn't wear skirts and dresses everyday. She is really enjoying the time she has at home while Jason is at school. And enjoys having him home even more. They are best friends for sure!




Lorelai is a joy. She loves to snuggle. Loves playing with Jason and Addie, and by herself. Her vocabulary grows everyday. She is very thoughtful and already a helper. And she is finally adjusting to being in nursery with the other kids during church.

It's been a fast month and a half. The kids and I stayed with my parents. Jason stayed with his sister to be near work and school, then came up to be with us on the weekends. We were able to close on our new home in two weeks time...once we finally found it. We are slow going in our efforts to get settled in. Jason finishes this summer semester in less than a week--we can hardly wait to have some fun summer adventures and lots of time to fix up the new place.

I have a couple of funny things to relay. About two weeks ago when we were still at my parents Addie was carrying around one of those HUGE cardboard books (it's like 2' by 1') when she said: "Hey Mom, this sure is a big book. And that means it's heavy like a giant sandwich." This wasn't the first time she used a sandwich as a unit of measurement, nor has it been the last. LOL.

Then just last night Jason and Addie were getting themselves ready for bed while I was getting Lorelai to bed. They were done doing all the things I had asked them to--brush teeth, go to the bathroom, change into jammies, pick up toys, etc.--but Jason went above my requirements by not waiting for me to join them for prayers. I heard him call Addie over to kneel down with him. At which point he thanked Heavenly Father for their day, that we have food to eat, and then he added "I wish I had more money in my wallet." HA.

Lol's Birthday

We celebrated Lorelai's birthday 2 weeks ago. This past year has gone so quickly, and yet it seems that she has always been in our family. She is our little sweetie. Her vocabulary is growing--she often says "hi" when she enters a room and "uh oh" whe she drops something. Although she does many "toddler" behaviors she still seems like our tiny baby. We all love her SO much!

Kid Update

Jason is a little gentleman.
A great big brother.
Loves playing rescue hero.
Adores his little sisters.
Can't wait to go back to school.
Still thinks flashlights are the best.
Can answer the phone on his own.
Loves riding his bike.
Chooses to spend time with Daddy whenever possible.
Gives Mommy loving hugs and kisses everyday.
Has his backpack on his shoulders at all times.
Gets dressed on his own.
Loves teasing Addie.




Addie is sugar AND spice.
Will do anything for her little sister's happiness.
Loves to carry around anything pink.
Speaks with great grammar and a large vocabulary.
Is learning to pedal her tricycle.
Loves going to nursery at church.
Prefers to be indoors most of the time.
Gathers anything she treasures on her bed.
Has a very strong opinion on many things.
Loves fruit snacks.
Will do just about anything her brother asks her to do.
Loves to snuggle Mommy and Daddy whenever she can.




Lorelai is adorable inside and out.
Goes crazy when she finds an open toilet lid.
Has the sweetest temperament.
Lights up when she gets goodnight kisses from Jason and Addie.
Loves playing the "I'm gonna get you game" with everyone.
Is beginning to cruise around the furniture.
Has the softest skin.
Is laid back half the time and wants to be held the rest.
Loves avocado.
Has been saying "mama" and "dada" for months and means it.
Goes wild in delight when she hears bath water running.
Likes talking "chipmunk" with Mommy and Daddy.
Hates being in a room alone.
Loves hearing/seeing the garage door open and close.

Cutie Pie


Best Friends

Sandwich Bags

About a week ago Lorelai began pulling ALL the baggies out of the drawer. At first I thought it was cute--neither Jason or Addie ever got into drawers like most kids seem to do. Then after about 20 times, I figured that I didn't mind because it kept her happy for a few minutes while I made breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. And finally, I got sick of picking up over a hundred little bags multiple times a day.

So...I moved them up a draw.

Well, her mama didn't raise no foo' :) She quickly moved up a drawer herself. So, now our sandwich bags are adding to the incessant clutter on our counter.

Wow!

I just read an older version of AGE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN (found in "Part C: Teaching Different Age Groups"--beginning on page 110) from 1976, and all I can say is WOW!

http://www.lds.org/gospellibrary/materials/teachingnogreater/Start%20Here.pdf


This spoke to my heart and soul. It is so concise and inspiring. And as I read it in terms of mothering/parenting, I came away with faith and confidence that I can be the mother Heavenly Father intends me to be.

Also, that my cuties are in fact cuties. They are not trying to torture me. They are learning and being exactly who they are meant to be at their respective ages.

If you are a mother of preschool or school-age children (whether you belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or not), you will be uplifted by reading about your children's age groups in this document.

Let me know what you think after you read it :)