Family News

Melody was such a sweet helper last night.
Elisha has begun actually playing with things: Attempting to grasp, hold and gnarl whatever is in reach. During a family movie last night he played with a colorful squishy block quite contentedly—until it fell. Then he became quite distressed.
Melody realized what had happened and (pitching her [...]

I don’t know what the “normal” age is for rolling over, but Elisha’s getting closer ad closer every time I change his diaper.
Actually, that’s only true when I’m doing it at the changing table. The fish tank is just above his head, and in his persistent efforts to see the little swimmers he contorts [...]

Melody knows how to blow her nose now, and she does it with conviction.
I don’t remember when Natasha started, and even now she doesn’t do it with as much… emphasis as her sister, but with the cold weather returning and noses developing drips, I’m thankful they both know what to do when I say [...]

The kids and I went to North Pole to look at some whippets this afternoon.
If you didn’t know, I’ve been doing my homework on different breed types, looking for a good match for our family. There’s a lot of attractive things about the breed, but a couple drawbacks too…
But I found there was this [...]

Let’s see, Natasha has used the potty un-prompted for 4 or 5 days now. She’s eagerly awaiting the time Grandma Florie will take her shopping for big-girl panties. We still have to figure out how many “perfect” days must precede this event. Melody currently has no interest in starting herself. I’m okay [...]

When the kids say something I want to remember, I try to write it down. So here’s a clearing of the white-board:
The girls are playing nicely together and Natasha turns to her sister.
N: You’re a great sister. I *love* you.
M: Yup.
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We harvested from our garden Friday evening and Jay let the girls be [...]

I just wrote a very informative e-mail to my sister (her b-day was on the 5th), and decided to add it here, because I’m so excited about it all…
I’m seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. I think my house might actually be organized (as in, have a home for everything– at [...]

…But their pronunciation could use a little work.
The ones I can think of just now (can you guess all of these?):
Graham crappers (a snack)
Lellow (a color)
Mook bark (to save your place when you stop reading)
“Muddiddee! I’ve got popsilocks!” (Natasha trying to distribute frozen treats to the rest of the family.)

Mom and Dad do plan to continue living there.
They moved-in back in October, and spent the next several months moving their stuff over, and finding ways to consolidate two households into one.
In May, Mom and Dad sold their house, and Gma’s place was officially their home. Now they are going through the steps of [...]