I have so many little matters to tell you of, that I cannot wait any longer before I begin to put them down.
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Susanna, Tommy on Jan 25th, 2012
Heavy rains kept us inside for a couple days in there, and things did not go well. I lost my temper, the kids provoked each other constantly, and Susie resisted her naps. Even though the ground was still wet yesterday, I shooed the kids outside to play with playdough. Can you tell how much Susie […]
Susie actually doesn’t get in to see the dr for another month (we’re combining her visit with Tommy’s 5 year old check-up), but since Bethany mentioned it, here’s a rough comparison of the three kids at 9 months: Tommy Elizabeth Susanna
Posted in California, Elizabeth, Tommy on Jan 21st, 2012
When I was 16, I used to babysit for a sweet family from church who had a 4 year old, 2 year old, and (I think) a baby. They had these beautiful blue and white dishes that were well-loved and chipped. I loved the style so much that I made sure to register for them […]
One of the most fun developments of the past month has been the addition of Susie to the bathtub! Whenever the big kids get in the tub, she clearly wants to join them. And the big kids love having her in the tub, too!
I knew it was coming, but it shocked me to hear Elizabeth last night telling me, “Mommy, look at Veronica and Duncan on my gun!” I know that kids will make anything into a gun, but it was the first time it had happened in our home. And she’s my girlie girl! Then Tommy emerged […]
Posted in Homeschooling, Tommy on Jan 10th, 2012
Tommy and I have both enjoyed getting back into the swing of things at home and recommencing preschool. His reading skills really took off over Christmas, and Derek keeps telling me to get going on phonics so that he’s learning the right rules and not just guessing all the time (though he usually guesses right). […]
Finally got these off the camera! And here you get to see the hair AND the fashion sense. Pink striped sweater over pink shirt. Purple skirt over purple leggings. Striped sweater and striped socks. They match! (I am responsible for her wearing her brother’s hand-me-down crocs, though. And I just realized that Tommy is wearing […]
Tommy, the “Indian-Bad Hat-Baker-Flyer,” going on a picnic.
We’re pretty bummed that Michigan decided to just be gray and rainy for most of our visit. The kids were so desperate for snow that they geared up even when just a few flakes fell… Oh well! Better luck next winter!