It's been a crazy busy week and a half. We've done so much I don't even know where to begin!
I guess I will start with Thursday evening before last. Our MOMs group hosted a special dinner (with childcare!) so Francis and I had a catered dinner at church that evening. The speaker was good and the company delightful. The kids had finished their antibiotics by then and are doing great so fun was had by all.
Friday was very special. After a day of playgroup and school, we had a very special evening. Chick-fil-a was hosting a "Daddy Daughter Date Night" complete with table side service, live music, princesses that came to the table, special crafts and activities and a special dessert. Hannah picked out her clothes and Francis dressed up too. They had a great time. Hannah loved the one on one daddy time (who can blame her? He's awesome!). Meanwhile back at the ranch, the boys decided they needed to take me out on a date. Where did they choose? Chuck E Cheese of course! They took their job very seriously though. They opened the door for me, used all of their manners and stayed with me as we went about and did the games. It was so special to be with just them and I wouldn't have traded that time for anything.
Saturday Francis and I did a swap. I took Hannah shopping for the afternoon and Francis took the boys ice skating. Both were fruitful times. Francis had a great time honing the boys' skills that they are learning Tuesday evenings. I had fun with Hannah, who is a great shopper. She looks carefully through everything and picks out what she wants (though she doesn't usually get to have it). She walked most of the way and was beaming from ear to ear through the entire mall. I can tell this is the beginning of a beautiful shopping relationship with my little girlie.
Sunday was church and AWANAS. Monday morning we did our usually grocery store shopping and school. But Monday evening we decided to go out to the open house of FUNgineering. It was great. William and Robert both built robots based on instructions and then were able to code the robots to perform simple tasks. Beyond that, they had a robot arena in a different room where pre-made robots could be customized and then battled against one another. My kids thought it was the best day ever! Hannah got to look at all the displays, build with the duplos and watch all the robotic fun. Francis was in heaven too, I think. Fun was had by all!
Tuesday was Valentine's Day. The kids were greeted with cards and small gifts at the breakfast table. Francis recieved a cake that was made by myself and the kids as well as a couple other gifts. William got new Pokemon cards (as did Francis), Robert got a batman toy and Hannah got things for her babies. At CC school, William did a very special presentation on a missionary: William Phillips (his great-grandfather). He did a lot of research, and proudly presented what he knew. It was amazing! I made a special meal for dinner with sparkling grape juice to drink and cake for dessert. All in all a good "love day".
Wednesday we went to the library for story time as we do most weeks. Thursday was MOMS. at home, William and Francis made a binder for William's Pokemon cards. It turned out really well. Hannah and Robert had a great time in class while I learned about the FBI agency in College Station (who knew?) and some ways to protect our kids from the internet and what to do in the event of an abduction. Very interesting.
Friday we had playgroup. the weather cleared up just in time for us to have a great time!
Saturday was Abby's family birthday party. She is 6 years old today! We ate lunch, had a pinata, opened gifts and enjoyed spending time together as a family. It seems like only yesterday I help her in my arms for the first time. Happy Birthday Abby! We had dinner at a Mexican food place with all of my in-laws and the Davis family. I have missed Angel in particular terribly and it was good to spend time with her. So good.
This week had been a repeat of last: Church, grocery store, CC, Library, and MOMs (playdate to watch Tangled). It's been a blur but also so much fun.
William is reading very fluently these days. He is actually reading this blog aloud next to me as I type. It is impressive. He wants you to know he always wins at Pokemon cards against his dad, but it is because the new versions of the cards are way more powerful than the ones Francis has from 15 years ago.
Robert wants you to know he still likes batman and he is excited to go to Disney World soon (we are planning a trip). He is growing all the time and still a great cuddler.
Hannah is (miraculously) napping right now. She is talking more all the time and understands everything we say. She has an opinion about most things, loves her baby dolls and wants to do whatever her brothers are doing.
I got a fitbit for Christmas, but just now set it up last night. Not sure where I was going with that, but I do forsee more walking than I already do in my future. That's all I have time for now! Till next time!
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 2017
February 9, 2017
It's been a long couple of weeks. We've been in a bit of a holding pattern fighting on and off what has turned out to be walking Pneumonia. With the exception of CC last Tuesday and parent's night out on Friday, we haven't been out much at all. All three kids and I have had this sickness, and every time I think we are finally doing better, we go out an crash upon returning home. It all came to a head Saturday evening when Hannah was cough-breathing in her sleep. I was able to get her into the doctor on Sunday where she was diagnosed and we were all able to get on antibiotics. I am happy to say we have all made a complete turn around with the exception of an occasional cough that I have a suspicion won't leave us for some time.
Last Tuesday was our family's turn to present during opening ceremony. Francis came and stayed through the morning so he could see what we do each week. He said it was mostly what he was expecting, so I guess that's good! I have the paperwork done so both boys can participate next year. Yay! One thing that did happen was that after science time (which happened to be on aeronautics, good timing!), Francis was invited to explain why experiments turned out as they did. He gave an impromptu explanation and did a good job! It was very fun having him there.
Friday we had our date night. We went to Bjs and saw La La Land. Both were made more enjoyable by being with Francis.
As I've said we've spent most of our time at home. Francis even stayed home with all 3 kids last Thursday so I could go to MOMs. I'm glad I went as the speaker said things I needed to hear. It's wonderful when truth is spoken over you at the exact moment you need it.
Overall update, William is reading. He is reading most everything he can get his hands on. When he wakes up, he reads the books in his room to himself or his siblings until it's time to get up and get going. He reads at nap time. He reads signs and, well, everything in sight. As a result he has started to check out "big kid" books from the library. Last time he chose books all about the ocean and this week, he picked to learn about Sharks and Cheetahs (two different books). He pours over them. It's amazing! He is still loving school minus handwriting. We have to find good motivators to get through handwriting each week. Everything else is a breeze.
Robert is always thinking. Even when he isn't feeling well, the what ifs are never ending. He has spent quite a bit of time building with the duplo legos as of late. I have to put "in progress" creations on the fire place to save for later or the world will be over. Some of his structures have been truly impressive! He's also very in tune to what is going on with his siblings. He knows the goings on of this house better than I do sometimes!
Hannah is growing and becoming so big! She loves clothes (dress up, costume, day wear, you name it). She has an opinion about what she is going to wear and it does not go on her body without her permission. Good news though, she likes the little girl underwear I bought her and does he best to keep it clean while wearing it (which is generally only part of the day because I don't really want to clean poop out of cloth). She loves her baby dolls. She spent a great deal of time yesterday wrapping up one of her dolls in a blanket and carrying it around. We found some of her newborn stuff, and much to her delight, it fit the doll, so the rest of the day was spent getting her doll, "all dolled up". She also loves reading about princesses. She generally picks a princess book when it's her turn to choose. I don't greatly encourage or discourage any of this so it's interesting to see her take such delight in all things "girly". On the other hand, her other favorite activities are light saber battles with her brothers, playing with action figures, and building forts. So, there's balance, haha.
Most of all I'm loving seeing these kids grow to love each other and learn about God. Our lives aren't perfect (the past couple of weeks have been close to unbearable at points), but I am thankful that God chose me for this job right now. I will honor it and Him as best I can.
Till next time!
Last Tuesday was our family's turn to present during opening ceremony. Francis came and stayed through the morning so he could see what we do each week. He said it was mostly what he was expecting, so I guess that's good! I have the paperwork done so both boys can participate next year. Yay! One thing that did happen was that after science time (which happened to be on aeronautics, good timing!), Francis was invited to explain why experiments turned out as they did. He gave an impromptu explanation and did a good job! It was very fun having him there.
Friday we had our date night. We went to Bjs and saw La La Land. Both were made more enjoyable by being with Francis.
As I've said we've spent most of our time at home. Francis even stayed home with all 3 kids last Thursday so I could go to MOMs. I'm glad I went as the speaker said things I needed to hear. It's wonderful when truth is spoken over you at the exact moment you need it.
Overall update, William is reading. He is reading most everything he can get his hands on. When he wakes up, he reads the books in his room to himself or his siblings until it's time to get up and get going. He reads at nap time. He reads signs and, well, everything in sight. As a result he has started to check out "big kid" books from the library. Last time he chose books all about the ocean and this week, he picked to learn about Sharks and Cheetahs (two different books). He pours over them. It's amazing! He is still loving school minus handwriting. We have to find good motivators to get through handwriting each week. Everything else is a breeze.
Robert is always thinking. Even when he isn't feeling well, the what ifs are never ending. He has spent quite a bit of time building with the duplo legos as of late. I have to put "in progress" creations on the fire place to save for later or the world will be over. Some of his structures have been truly impressive! He's also very in tune to what is going on with his siblings. He knows the goings on of this house better than I do sometimes!
Hannah is growing and becoming so big! She loves clothes (dress up, costume, day wear, you name it). She has an opinion about what she is going to wear and it does not go on her body without her permission. Good news though, she likes the little girl underwear I bought her and does he best to keep it clean while wearing it (which is generally only part of the day because I don't really want to clean poop out of cloth). She loves her baby dolls. She spent a great deal of time yesterday wrapping up one of her dolls in a blanket and carrying it around. We found some of her newborn stuff, and much to her delight, it fit the doll, so the rest of the day was spent getting her doll, "all dolled up". She also loves reading about princesses. She generally picks a princess book when it's her turn to choose. I don't greatly encourage or discourage any of this so it's interesting to see her take such delight in all things "girly". On the other hand, her other favorite activities are light saber battles with her brothers, playing with action figures, and building forts. So, there's balance, haha.
Most of all I'm loving seeing these kids grow to love each other and learn about God. Our lives aren't perfect (the past couple of weeks have been close to unbearable at points), but I am thankful that God chose me for this job right now. I will honor it and Him as best I can.
Till next time!
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