A few fun little tidbits on Clayton and Chloe...
Chloe is quite the talker. It's so fun to just listen to her ramble. She often points her finger as she's talking (must be the Italian in her!). I'm so impressed with how much she's retaining in dance. She absolutely LOVES dance. Chloe knows the three parts of her foot, dance moves, like a "tondou" (spelling?), and all sorts of combinations. She's kind of a pistol to practice with because she "knows it all." She's clearly her mommy's little girl. We are so excited for her recital in December!
Clayton continues to be obsessed with all sports. He sees it, he has to play it. He just finished t-ball through the city of YL, but it was super disappointing. Luckily, though, Soccer Shots just started a program at Messiah right after school on Tuesdays. It's a 12-week program and goes from 1-1:45 right after school. It is fantastic! We are so excited to watch him participate in a more organized program taught by people who have a clue as to what they are doing! He's our question asker. He needs to know everything, the why, the how, etc. I've learned that when I do have to discipline him, I have to explain why pretty thoroughly. He's just super inquisitive.
Easton boy is 18 months big! And OMG he's enough for 5 children! Easton thinks he's 3 and has a naturally fearless personality, so the combination of the two means I am running after him constantly trying to prevent injuries and sometimes, well, I am a second too late. Easton models everything the twins do, which is great in many situations, but not so great in others. He constantly has bruises, scratches, and fat lips! Easton compliments his craziness, though, by being the sweetest cuddler. He continues to be a mommy's boy and when he's tired lays down on the floor. He's such a good sleeper. His big Aiden and Anais blankies and pacis are his security items. Mommy needs to have the blankies cut in half, so they are more manageable for him to run around with. His language is improving. A lot of his sounds are becoming words, but you have to really pay attention. Easton is notorious for saying something a few times and then not anymore. His doctor isn't concerned yet, as it is pretty common for subsequent children to be delayed talkers for obvious reasons, but we will reevaluate at two years old. He makes lots of sounds (train, fire truck, dog, rooster, lion) and says dada, mama, da (for dog), uck (for truck), eer (for here), ookies (for cookies). I really try to work with him, but he's just so busy. He knows what things are, it's just saying them that's a challenge for him. If Easton could talk, I imagine he'd share how happy he is that his brother Clayton is playing with him now. They are buddies, finally. Chloe has always been a little mommy to E, but Clayton didn't give him much attention. Now, though, Clayton asks to play with Easton and the excitement when they all see each other after being separated during preschool is magical.
Here's his stats: He weighs 23 pounds 41%), 14 ounces and is 32 1/2 (41%) inches tall. He keeps moving up the percentile scale as he was a little guy at first!
As for us, we are hoping to sell our rental house. Our lives are full and busy enough as it is, let alone the added responsibility of a second property. Fingers crossed we get it sold soon! I am still loving doing my little creative projects. I just bought from Craig's List and repainted a fun little accent table for our dining room. I have a tendency to move on to the next project before I finish the previous, so my new goal is to only buy the products needed for one project at at time, so I am not tempted to move on. Our house is bustling with the holiday excitement already. Halloween was so much fun with our little guys (pictures of our fun below), we had a Thanksgiving lesson last night complete with a book on being thankful, a grateful jar that we will add to each day, a Bible verse about being thankful, a craft, and talk about giving to those less fortunate. We also watched Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving to top it off. We are excited to host Thanksgiving this year. I don't know what I am doing, but am happy to have something new to obsess over!
Here's some pictures of our fun month...
Easton Boy LOVES My Gym!
Boycotting his high chair!
My boys hard at work, measuring.
Craft time with Mommy!
Clayton and his new "flat" bat...aka, a real bat!
My new little creation for above the picture wall up the stairway.
Pumpkin patch fun!
Easton's first memorable rainy day.
Fearless E!
"All About Me" boards..."Mommy-work!
Chloe's dream come true...if only we could see the princess every day!
Game day!
He did it! Clayton's been trying to do the standing swing since he was a baby.
Date night at Jason Aldean at the Hollywood Bowl!
Sunday morning church.
Easton loves balloons!
New best buds!
C and C all dressed up for Grandparent's Day at school.
All dressed up in their costumes for Messiah's Trunk or Treat.
Why shoot when you can hang?!
My $25 Craig's List accent table make-over...love the design, might repaint it in a little bolder color.
Easton = Basketball!
Ready to party with our friends at our BOO BASH!
Carving pumpkins with Daddy!
HALLOWEEN! Trick or Treating was so much fun!!
