Ready to GO GO GO GO

Matthew likes to wear other peoples shoes. Mostly, because he can get them on. It was a surprise when he came up to me and said "Go Go Go Go" (Thanks PBS and Cat in the Hat):

He put his own shoes on, and on the right feet! It may not be perfect, but it's awesome for a toddler. And I'm happy my little boy still needs my help.

Spit Milk

I know I'm not supposed to cry over spilled milk, but how about spit milk?

I'm not sure where he learned it, but Matthew thinks one of the funniest things in the world is to take a huge sip of his drink, and then spit it at the animals. The animals have caught on, and run away, but usually too late for my appliances.

Chloe found a nice high place where he can't get to her.

It's Hard Being Little

It's been a long time since this little one has fallen asleep in his highchair.

Normally, he runs all day until I insist on a nap and shut him in his room.

Animals

They bark and hiss at each other during the day. But come bedtime:

as long as it's on my bed they are peaceful.

Until I kick them out so we can get some sleep!

Scriptures

We had the opportunity to "babysit" for a friend of mine. Since her children are all older, it was more of "make sure the house doesn't burn down, and that they eat something for dinner". One of the things they do nightly is to read a chapter of scriptures, alternating 3 verses per family member round robin until the chapter is over.


We had tried reading scriptures before as a family, but we were bad at sticking with it. Plus, with the former hotel life, there was no consistency to our schedule. Matthew latched onto seeing the other kids read, and having a book to hold.

We are proud to say, we have kept this going! We have missed one night, but Matthew and I read together while Nick was on his scout trip. We are feeling much more confident about keeping the momentum going. It was also fun to start in Ether (where the family was), rather than in 1 Nephi like normal.