Kiddo Update
I really should do these more often as right now I'm so overwhelmed with thoughts that I'm having difficulty picking just a few out to record.
OLIVER
- Let's see. Oliver talks A. LOT. But that's okay because we love him. He'll fill two hours easily with questions and very difficult follow-up questions.
- has made a stride in confidence and bravery. The other day we took his pedal-less bike to the chapel for him to practice riding. In other instances he has refused to even pick up the bike. However this time he not only picked up the bike he sat and walked the bike while standing, very slowly of course. And in true Oliver style he was only willing to make an attempt when I allowed him personal space and stopped my encouragement (unfortunately somewhat exasperated at some points). We were both very excited and proud of his improvement and courage.
- now understands the concept of placing sounds together to read. Unfortunately we haven't been as consistent in our reading as we used to be, but luckily it is something he still really enjoys!
- is fascinated with the ocean, sharks, fish, penguins, polar bears, . . . if it's anywhere near the water he'll find an interest in it. He enjoys watching a show called Octonauts that highlight specific creatures of the sea.
- dislikes wearing gloves. It's pretty emotional for him. And conflicting as he really likes to throw snowballs.
- still loves superheros and has many questions about bad guys and good guys. We have made progress and now understand that people are people and each can make either good decisions or bad decisions. Superheros are now more than just "boomers" and kickers. They are stoppers of bad choices and helpers of good.
- fascinated with kisses. Breakdown of daily kisses goes as follows: 40% sweet innocent little boy lovin'; 20% given in conjunction with an apology; 20% done to spite his sister (occasionally 40%); 10% response to Mommy, Daddy, and Sister kisses; 10% practicing for his future prince charming roll (no more Sleeping Beauty for you sir!).
- looks forward to his dance class and has figured out a good spin. At home he'll spend time working out his head stands, jumps, and a combination of spins and crawls around on the floor. Hopefully Chambana has a good break class 'cause this kids is a natural! Seriously.
CECILY
- Cecily is speaking well and is making short phrases. Today's new phrase was "want french fry". And who doesn't like Arby's curly fries? Don't answer that, it'd only be really sad.
- enjoys watching her brother take his dance class and just today attempted her first retiré. She has some pretty good moves of her own. Her signature move is the one shoulder isolation moving up and down. Which is done very specifically with her head and body turned just slightly to the side. Watch out world, this girl has some style!
- has a favorite hello kitty night light, that if it shuts off will tell us first thing . . . morning or night.
- after a late night out we found that Cecily is a giddy girl when tired. But boy does she love bedtime; cross your fingers for me that it never changes.
- enjoys "row, row, row your boat".
- loves to color and glue things.
- is still my little lap girl/cuddle bug. But she's starting to branch out and is enjoying the attention of others, in small doses.
- while driving I turned around to see her with lips puckered, nose cinched, and head bobbing to the music. Pretty sure she didn't learn heavy metal head banging from us, but boy was it the cutest thing ever!
- has such a fun little personality emerging. John is convinced she'll be our little daredevil. Hopefully her innate desire for sleep will temper such inclinations, slightly anyways.
