Just a Few Random Things!

1. Dear little Nate finally got the boot! He got kicked out of the crib. He's been ready for this for awhile, but it was just convenient to leave him in there until McKenna came along. Now McKenna's room consists of a twin bed for Abby, a crib for McKenna and a trundle (really just a crib mattress of the floor) for Nate! Nate was so excited about his "new" bed that he wouldn't stop jumping on it long enough to go down for a nap. So I threatened a little discipline and he went right to sleep.

2. This is a cute story I just had to share. Emma had to read two chapters of a reading group book last night for homework. She asked me if she could read it to Christian and I told her I didn't think he would really listen since it didn't really have pictures and since she was reading chapters in the middle of the book. Plus, I wanted her to actually understand what she was reading and I was afraid Christian would just distract her. So I told her "no," but she proceeded to ask Christian if he wanted to hear a story. He was thrilled by the idea, so I told her to give it a try. The next thing I know the two of them (pictured above) are snuggled up in his room in front of the window. Emma read both chapters to Christian and he didn't interrupt her once. They probably sat there for 20 min. I know that Christian couldn't have had a clue what she was reading, but he just loved the special attention. And I think Emma loved having Christian's undivided attention too!3. I just had to include a picture of my little cutie. Unfortunately, she has become a binkie addict at a very young age. Boo Hoo! I'd rather have a thumb sucker!

4. I finally took down my outdoor Christmas lights! I figured that since Christmas was over three months ago I might as well take them down :)

5. Today by 9:30am I had Abby, Christian, Nathan and McKenna dress with shoes and coats on and buckled into the car. I also had three sippy cups and one bottle packed in the diaper bag and I had three ride-on toys in the car too. We headed to church for playgroup and even though we were about 30 min. late I still felt pretty good about myself. The kids played great and really enjoyed burning off some energy in the gym. I loved being able to show McKenna off a little bit and it was nice to be able to talk to some friends. You may find this hard to believe, but it's 2:30pm and no one (other than McKenna of course) has cried yet today!! When I put Christian to bed last night we prayed that we would have a great day today and we specifically prayed that everyone would get along and do a good job of obeying!! Thank you Lord for hearing our prayer!!!!

6. Both Christian and Nate went to the doctor for various things last week, but here's the shocking part: Christian weighs 35lbs and Nate weighs 33.5lbs. Apparently their stomach viruses didn't seem to have much of an effect on them. My word, they are big boys. I think Abby weighs less than both of them!! Ryan would tell you that they both have football in their futures, but I politely disagree. I'd rather stick with baseball and soccer.