Allie will be 2 in about a month. I can’t believe it, my baby is no longer a baby. Now, she’s so petite that many people assume she’s about 12 months, but once she starts gabbing away, they realize she’s older.
She is the sweetest little girl (most of the time). Allie is amazing to me, she loves to jump out at the boys and growl at them attempting to scare them, but she also loves to get her toenails painted and show them off. She knows no fear, unless of course it’s the vacuum, or another loud noise she can’t explain. She loves to show off her dance moves and be goofy, and she also tries very hard to have adult conversations, and be the center of attention. If someone laughs at a trick
she is trying, she will do it over and over again. She can be a little strong willed and stubborn at times. We will see how this unfolds. I doubt she will be as determined as her brother, but time will tell.
Speaking of Liam, He will be 5 in September. The time has really flown by it seems. He has enjoyed pre-school classes so far. He has found himself an easy mark this year. I suppose his strong reactions to others picking on him has made him a target for bullies. It is sad, but also a great learning opportunity for him. I would much rather he learn how to stand up for himself, and use his words now in a safe environment, then to shield him from it, and making him face it later when the stakes are higher. He is doing better with his responses, and of course receives lots of hugs and kisses and encouragement and prayer.
He has started to be concerned about growing up. He wonders if he will sound like Aedon soon, will he be as tall as Aedon soon? Will he have big muscles like Aedon soon? His preoccupation with his brother has made Aedon a little frustrated, but it’s cute to see. :0) Liam will be starting full-time preschool in the fall. I am excited for him, but I will miss him. We are already praying for his teacher, that she will be patient and God will use her to shape our strong-willed child the way God intends. Liam has really begun to come out of his shell. He loves to talk to anyone who will pay attention and feign interest in superheros that transform into multiple creatures..
Aedon will be 7 in August. It’s amazing to me, that I have been a mother for 7 years. I still feel like a novice at it very often. I feel like I have just learned a child, and then they change. Aedon however has been pretty steady. He is still very much our kind hearted, loving, child. He wants to cooperate, he wants to be helpful and he wants lots of hugs.
I suspect growing up has been hard on him lately. All the responsibilities of an almost 7 year old are catching up with him. In our home, you are responsible for your own things, your attitude, your emotions, etc. Something we say constantly “I won’t do for you, what you can do for yourself.” He feels like he is incapable of doing what we ask sometimes I’m sure, but he usually does it without too much complaining. :0)
He has begun reading VERY well. HE LOVES to read.. which I of course LOVE. :0) He has turned into quite the leader, learner, big brother. He loves his brother and adores his little sister. She of course, adores him too. He tries hard to shelter his siblings, to help keep them safe, and he loves to show them off to others.
We are very blessed in our family. Will Is still working hard at Frito Lay, and I’m still loving being a stay at home mom.
God has been stirring my heart for some time about some things, that I hope will translate into blogs, and of course action in my life. (Words, regardless if they are inspired or not, without action, are meaningless).
Our lives are about our father’s business, and we would have it no other way. To be consumed with HIS call in our lives, with HIS church, with His purpose for us. We are so blessed that he would choose us!
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