Things I don't want to Forget

I was inspired (by Anna) a few weeks ago to write down some of the cute things the kids are doing so that I might not forget. My memory is really pretty awful; once the kids are past a certain stage, I can hardly remember that they were ever there. Maybe it's pretty typical of a busy mom, but nonetheless, I would really like to make more of an effort to write these things down before they disappear from my little ol' memory.


Bethany Jane

1. Beth, Bethie, Bethers is our girly-girl. Last night, per request, I put her hair in 4 braids so that it would be curly in the morning. Today she said that we should probably do that every night. In the morning I have to keep an eye that she doesn't spend too much time looking in the mirror fiddling with her hair. Also, she is very particular about her "outfit", but does not yet seem to have the whole "matching" thing down. Often I will have to bite my tongue when she comes out in a floral print top tucked-into a completely different floral print pant or skirt. I don't always bite my tongue :)

2. Her new thing is liking to clean things. I certainly don't protest. She asks for a wet rag and will go around the house scrubbing things. She just finished wiping-down the patio chairs.....and she had just done them 2 days ago!

3. She ALWAYS wakes up smiling in the morning. Never grumpy. How can you start the day grumpy with that little smile to greet you?

4. When she is doing a project, playing, or cleaning, she is constantly humming or singing. Sometimes Chris and I have to work really hard to keep a straight face. She will be sitting at the table humming while coloring, then will suddenly break out into this opera humming/singing with this crazy fake vibrato. Pretty cute.

5. She is always looking for things that will please her brother. We will be driving along, and she will say (in her "I'm talking to a little kid" voice), "Look Benny, there is a tractor", or "Here comes a flag". She is the only one (maybe besides Aunt Grace) who calls him Benny. We never thought we would call him Benny, and don't ever, but for some reason Beth took to calling him Benny. Cute coming out of her mouth.


Benjamin Lee

1. This boy is really such a boy. Stating the obvious, I know, but each day Chris and I are still amazed that we have a boy and that he is such a character. He is non-stop motion, and we really are working hard at trying to sit still.

2. He LOVES to help.....especially when it comes to putting things together, turning things on, taking things apart. Pretty much just any type of project you need done, Ben could be your very eager "helper". How can you turn down that cute little, "Can I help you Momma?"

3. Benjamin loves his blankie and animals; especially upon waking from a nap. He will collect them all, march to the couch and promptly ask for milk. This would be his snuggle time of the day when I may be lucky enough to hear, "Snuggle with me Momma!"

4. Ben loves to sing and has to have a good kid's cd on in the car at all times. His current favorite is Skinamarink (I love you). His all-time bedtime fave is good old "Jesus Love the Little Children.

5. One of his favorite activities is going in Papa's truck; doing what, I am not sure. I think they drive around looking for boy stuff like tractors and I think last time they got the truck washed at the car wash. Just yesterday he said, "Maybe next time I can go in Papa's truck again...that would be fun!" "That would be fun" is one of his most-used phrases when talking about something he would like to do. How can you resist? "That would be fun, huh Momma?"


What's new around here:

Baby-wise, I am now almost 19 weeks along. Almost half-way there!!!!! I am feeling the baby move, especially when all is quiet in the evening and I am sitting down resting. It must know the others are in bed and it is their turn for attention. Chris actually felt it move last night too. We have decided (gulp) to find out this time if it is a boy or girl! I feel like we are betraying our tradition, but am excited at the same time. The kids are excited.....Beth is really looking forward to looking through the baby clothes :)
Our ultrasound is on July 10th. We might just keep you updated ;)

All-in-all, we are greatly blessed and looking forward to enjoying the summer that has finally arrived! We are off to the water fountains in minutes!