So, I'll try and do a quick chronological update on our family since I haven't said anything since our eldest turned five. The other kids are going to think they're not loved when they read through these in ten years. Parent guilt is so strong. Must fight it.
Let's start with our littlest. She turned one; started walking at about 13/14 months; has lots of teeth, including a few molars; says quite a few words including mama, dada, all done, good girl, there you go, hi, bye, yogurt (gogo), and probably more I can't think of; she is a big time climber and is frequently found on top of the kitchen table and sometimes in the kitchen sink; loves to be read to; adores being outside, especially if someone will push her in the swing; loves to shriek when she doesn't get her way. Please enjoy one picture a month since the last update in September.
Our middle child is such a character that I don't even know where to begin. She loves to dress up as girly as possible and then go be a villain and murder her siblings, all while rocking pearls and heels. She turned three and has been speaking like a pro since before she was two. We used to get comments on it all the time, but I guess she's finally at an age where it's not surprising for her to talk so well. She recently had her tonsils out due to sleep apnea and an inability to eat well. (You can also read that as her tonsils were so enormous they were almost touching.) She also loves to be read to and enjoys puzzles. She likes playing mommy to her dolls and animals and being sidekick to her brother as she runs around willy-nilly with a lightsaber.
And, last, but not least, our oldest munchkin. He finished preschool this spring and was heartbroken, but he is looking forward to kindergarten. His social skills have improved so much (unless we have company over - then he's just an animal), and he loves being a helper. He's becoming a much more adventurous eater and is willing to try almost anything at least once unless it's going to be spicy. He still loves pirates, but he's also moved on to dragons. We have read the entire Wings of Fire series (10 books), and he's anxiously waiting for the next one to come out this month. He loves finding the librarians and asking for book recommendations. He still wants to be a pilot when he grows up and has decided he's joining the Air Force. He lost his first tooth and has a second one loose as well.
I'm out of steam, so I'm stopping there. Maybe I'll be better about posting in the future? Fat chance, as life continues to get busier, but there's still a chance.
