Before we get into the fun news about my precious children let me give a shout out to all the Pioneer women of the 1800's. An odd shout-out I'm sure but seriously, how on earth did these women keep up with the duties of laundry and dishwashing without our modern appliances? I have such a hard time keeping up and I have machines to help me out.
And not to toot my own boring horn, but...did you know the girls' playroom is actually nice and tidy. Yes, you can even walk in their with your eyes closed and not kill yourself. My kitchen is even somewhat clean!
Alright, onto what everyone is truly interested in: Ashlyn, Laney and Reese. Our Ashlyn Jean started 2nd grade (2nd grade, I tell you!) last Monday. She has a great teacher and we still absolutely love her school. She didn't get placed in the same class as her best buddy, Avery, but they play at recess and in their LEAP class. She does have several friends in her class. Can you believe how cute and mature she is? 
In other big news, we bought Ashlyn a new bike...one without training wheels. She tried it for the first time Saturday evening. Then tonight we went out for the second time and the girl is a pedaling machine, quite at ease without any training wheels or Mommy or Daddy holding on. It's amazing! She has some Fancy Nancy in her as she told Jason after we got home that tomorrow we should make a cute paper chain finish line so they can race and break through it. She also has started a babysitter's club where she wants to watch babies in our house for friends (while we're here of course) and then give half of the money to children who don't have a lot of money. Sweet, isn't she? (I told you she takes after her mother...I'm totally kidding! That is God's work in her little heart.)
Laney Hope started her pre-K class today at her Mom's Day Out. Again, we totally
love her school too. She came out so excited about her first day. Her teacher, Ms. Jennifer, was also her teacher last year and was pumped to have Laney back. She said Laney even volunteered to be the prayer leader for the day.
We'll wait and see if she volunteers to answer questions related to her letters. I have to tell you, if you begin talking about letters her eyes begin to glaze over within seconds. The other day after we picked Ashlyn up from school I mentioned that while they play school at home Ashlyn will have to help teach her her letters. I said, "Because Laney wants to learn her letters." She just looked at me and a huge grin broke out..."Mommy, you want me to learn my letters. I don't want to learn them." At least the girl can write her own name and her sisters. Oh well, she is extra cute so that will take her places! Actually, she's quite smart...just doesn't want to put that in front of having fun. She really is maturing so much since turning four. I love seeing her perspective on things.
And let's not forget sweet Reesie, who also had her first day at MDO today. Oooooh...she is too cute for words! And speaking of words, I get comments every other day by people who are in wonder over how clearly she speaks and her vocabulary. It really is quite amazing. She can very precisely sing her ABC's and you can often hear her telling Buckner, or one of us for that matter, to "be diet!"(aka, quiet).
She's forever petite, but doesn't let that stop her. She often wants to crawl up into the van on her own and then into her carseat. I'm exhausted watching her. And the girl is always ready for a snack. She weighed a little over 20 lbs. at her 18 month check-up and is almost 22 mos. so she's got to be close to 22 lbs. now! She usually talks refers to herself in the third person saying "Reesie wants that", etc. I could absolutely eat her up!
One thing I often pray for is that my girls will not only be best friends as adults but also all through their childhood. I am so thankful for how the Lord is in answering that prayer. They dearly love each other and are the best of friends. Here is a picture I stumbled upon the other night before bed. Ashlyn was reading to Laney and Reesie.
Here is the view from the front.
Well, I am off to that b-l-e-s-s-e-d thing called laundry again.
In other big news, we bought Ashlyn a new bike...one without training wheels. She tried it for the first time Saturday evening. Then tonight we went out for the second time and the girl is a pedaling machine, quite at ease without any training wheels or Mommy or Daddy holding on. It's amazing! She has some Fancy Nancy in her as she told Jason after we got home that tomorrow we should make a cute paper chain finish line so they can race and break through it. She also has started a babysitter's club where she wants to watch babies in our house for friends (while we're here of course) and then give half of the money to children who don't have a lot of money. Sweet, isn't she? (I told you she takes after her mother...I'm totally kidding! That is God's work in her little heart.)
Laney Hope started her pre-K class today at her Mom's Day Out. Again, we totally
love her school too. She came out so excited about her first day. Her teacher, Ms. Jennifer, was also her teacher last year and was pumped to have Laney back. She said Laney even volunteered to be the prayer leader for the day.
We'll wait and see if she volunteers to answer questions related to her letters. I have to tell you, if you begin talking about letters her eyes begin to glaze over within seconds. The other day after we picked Ashlyn up from school I mentioned that while they play school at home Ashlyn will have to help teach her her letters. I said, "Because Laney wants to learn her letters." She just looked at me and a huge grin broke out..."Mommy, you want me to learn my letters. I don't want to learn them." At least the girl can write her own name and her sisters. Oh well, she is extra cute so that will take her places! Actually, she's quite smart...just doesn't want to put that in front of having fun. She really is maturing so much since turning four. I love seeing her perspective on things.
And let's not forget sweet Reesie, who also had her first day at MDO today. Oooooh...she is too cute for words! And speaking of words, I get comments every other day by people who are in wonder over how clearly she speaks and her vocabulary. It really is quite amazing. She can very precisely sing her ABC's and you can often hear her telling Buckner, or one of us for that matter, to "be diet!"(aka, quiet).
She's forever petite, but doesn't let that stop her. She often wants to crawl up into the van on her own and then into her carseat. I'm exhausted watching her. And the girl is always ready for a snack. She weighed a little over 20 lbs. at her 18 month check-up and is almost 22 mos. so she's got to be close to 22 lbs. now! She usually talks refers to herself in the third person saying "Reesie wants that", etc. I could absolutely eat her up! 
One thing I often pray for is that my girls will not only be best friends as adults but also all through their childhood. I am so thankful for how the Lord is in answering that prayer. They dearly love each other and are the best of friends. Here is a picture I stumbled upon the other night before bed. Ashlyn was reading to Laney and Reesie.
Here is the view from the front.
Well, I am off to that b-l-e-s-s-e-d thing called laundry again. Good night, friends!
Here is one last pic to bless you all with some sweet dreams:
Here is one last pic to bless you all with some sweet dreams:
