Monday, December 23, 2013
THANKSgiving
November was an exciting month for us. We decided to host our first Thanksgiving (totally real adults now that we've successfully cooked a turkey!), Chloe's been preparing for her first dance recital (it's December 14th), Clayton has been rocking his soccer class, and Easton is saying more and more words.
Clayton and Chloe are 3.5...WOW! Stop growing, little monkeys! They are both continuing to thrive in preschool. Clayton has his first girlfriend, Sadie. She also happens to be Chloe's best friend at school. I am sure this will be a common trend in future years. They got their first progress reports and are both doing really well. Clayton's vocabulary and memory retention is incredible. I am amazed daily at what he knows. I'm so used to being a middle school teacher and the students not "getting it" because they are focused on everything but what you are teaching that seeing my 3 year old soak everything up and retain on first exposure is pretty awesome. Every day off for Ryan is sports day with Clayton. While our backyard has incredible entertaining potential, it is perfect right now for our little toddlers. They play soccer (goals, cones, drills, cleats, etc.), baseball (bases, mitts, aluminum "flat" bat--Clay's word, and overhand pitching), and basketball (raised hoop, jump shots, and dribbling, and drills). And the best part is, Clayton loves it. Easton does too. You should see him dribble a soccer ball, drop kick it, swing a bat, throw a baseball, shoot a basketball and dribble the ball. I am doubting there are a lot of 20 month olds who do that, but given Easton's incredible desire to model EVERYTHING his siblings do, he's already a natural. And while they boys practice sports, I try to practice dance with Chloe, though it doesn't go quite as smoothly. Not because she doesn't want to or doesn't enjoy it, but because, you see, at 3.5 my sweet Chloe is already an expert on everything and well, Mommy, I know nothing. So, we argue. Yes, I argue with my 3.5 year old. Love the term "threenager" because I definitely have one of those! Regardless, Chloe is doing so well with her dance. It's a pretty complicated routine and as long as she can stay focused and not get distracted, she knows how to do everything. Her costume is an adorable Christmas red tulle and sequin fluff of sass! The song is, "All I want for Christmas is a Hippopotamus." We can't wait to see our precious baby girl on the stage. Chloe's academics are impressing me too. She finally spelled her name for the first time and her focus in general is improving significantly. Chloe loves doing crafts and art and especially excels at fine motor skills. And back to Easton...well let's just say every day that he doesn't end up with a bruise, scratch, cut, or black eye is a successful day. He's a lot of work, but I love him so very much. New words (though he still doesn't say things repeatedly) are "chee" for cheers, "wa wa" for water, "di it" for did it and monkey and fire truck sounds. Easton also has a true obsession with the show, Fireman Sam on Sprout. Like obsessed, is an understatement!
Here's some pictures from our month...
Clayton and Chloe are 3.5...WOW! Stop growing, little monkeys! They are both continuing to thrive in preschool. Clayton has his first girlfriend, Sadie. She also happens to be Chloe's best friend at school. I am sure this will be a common trend in future years. They got their first progress reports and are both doing really well. Clayton's vocabulary and memory retention is incredible. I am amazed daily at what he knows. I'm so used to being a middle school teacher and the students not "getting it" because they are focused on everything but what you are teaching that seeing my 3 year old soak everything up and retain on first exposure is pretty awesome. Every day off for Ryan is sports day with Clayton. While our backyard has incredible entertaining potential, it is perfect right now for our little toddlers. They play soccer (goals, cones, drills, cleats, etc.), baseball (bases, mitts, aluminum "flat" bat--Clay's word, and overhand pitching), and basketball (raised hoop, jump shots, and dribbling, and drills). And the best part is, Clayton loves it. Easton does too. You should see him dribble a soccer ball, drop kick it, swing a bat, throw a baseball, shoot a basketball and dribble the ball. I am doubting there are a lot of 20 month olds who do that, but given Easton's incredible desire to model EVERYTHING his siblings do, he's already a natural. And while they boys practice sports, I try to practice dance with Chloe, though it doesn't go quite as smoothly. Not because she doesn't want to or doesn't enjoy it, but because, you see, at 3.5 my sweet Chloe is already an expert on everything and well, Mommy, I know nothing. So, we argue. Yes, I argue with my 3.5 year old. Love the term "threenager" because I definitely have one of those! Regardless, Chloe is doing so well with her dance. It's a pretty complicated routine and as long as she can stay focused and not get distracted, she knows how to do everything. Her costume is an adorable Christmas red tulle and sequin fluff of sass! The song is, "All I want for Christmas is a Hippopotamus." We can't wait to see our precious baby girl on the stage. Chloe's academics are impressing me too. She finally spelled her name for the first time and her focus in general is improving significantly. Chloe loves doing crafts and art and especially excels at fine motor skills. And back to Easton...well let's just say every day that he doesn't end up with a bruise, scratch, cut, or black eye is a successful day. He's a lot of work, but I love him so very much. New words (though he still doesn't say things repeatedly) are "chee" for cheers, "wa wa" for water, "di it" for did it and monkey and fire truck sounds. Easton also has a true obsession with the show, Fireman Sam on Sprout. Like obsessed, is an understatement!
Here's some pictures from our month...
Kicking off Thanksgiving with a little lesson on the meaning, giving, and the beginning of new family traditions.
Easton getting into the fun with Miss Lin at Messiah Lutheran Preschool
Impromptu stop at the Fullerton Train Station to watch the trains
We love being outside!
A fun night at California Adventure! Big Boy E even got to ride on some of the Cars Land rides!
Shaving with Daddy
Papa Jim had E for 5 minutes and the story is that while walking Easton decided to do a somersault on the concrete!
Family Christmas shopping day at the mall...successful day!
Welcome back Buddy, Sparkles, and Dash!
We hosted our first Thanksgiving Dinner. It was such a nice, special, and relaxing day. There's nothing better than the love of family.
Family football game!
We had a grateful jar this year that we added to each day. We took turns daily. For Thanksgiving we asked everyone to put something funny or unique in and then guessed who was thankful for what. It was super fun!
Nothing kicks off the holidays better than brand new Christmas lights that don't work! Thanks goodness for 4 brains!!
My daughter has better style than me!
Cheering Daddy on at his handball game.
Boys = Dirt and trucks!
More Thanksgiving pictures!!
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