Sweet Pea is thriving... she sprouted two teeth over the weekend and has started crawling. She's everyone's baby doll. Her smiles and giggles are like gold to us. The Blossoms literally argue over who gets to hold her first in the morning. She really is the main attraction.
Skipper's latest kick cracks me up. She was learning her address and a little geography too. The result: Daddy brought her M&Ms home, to which she replied, "You're da best Daddy in A-mair-I-cuhhhh!" And now that's the way she shows her affection. "Mommy, you're the nicest Mommy in America..." (Balm to Mommy's soul, considering her other experience) "Sweet Pea is the nicest sister in America..." She emphasizes each syllable in a way that only a 3 year old can with those little chipmunk cheeks and rosebud mouth. Bliss. (stifling giggles)
Scooter is blossoming into this willing, industrious helper that fills up Mommy's love bank by choosing to dustbust under the couch cushions out of the blue. The fact that she realized she'd get a prize from the prize basket may have had something to do with it. Suddenly, Mommy looks around and sees bookshelves extra tidy, cupboards ship-shape and other such wonders occurring. It makes Mommy want to visit the dollar store to fill the prize basket with trinkets galore... actually, I did have to make a limit of one prize, per day, per contestant. But, it's had a wonderful effect toward more voluntary excellence in our home. And, Scooter seems to respond very well.
Skeeter has been interested in 4-H. Since Mommy & Daddy have finally convinced her that a horse isn't happening any time soon, she's rerouted her enthusiasm to RABBITS. She's working on a research paper on Raising Rabbits. We all get to hear about it. All day. Every conversation. Each and every breath... with a gleam in her eyes. Daddy says she must have Mommy's drive. I like that, (Thank you, Daddy for that compliment) but it is interesting to see your own traits in your children. It can also be exhausting. I think it's safe to say that she's learning about rabbits though. Mission accomplished.
What a beautiful, diverse life this is... changing... growing... evolving... Thank God for the grace to embrace it and keep pluggin' away.
