Hayden
Hayden still has more energy then I know what to do with and he still loves school. I hope that love of school will be there for many years to come.
We recently got his middle of the school year evaluation (can't believe half the year is almost over already!) and he's doing pretty good. There are a few things that he needs to continue to work on like waiting his turn (they try to help him understand eventually he WILL get a turn...I think this is a first child thing!) and focusing more on teacher led lessons and not getting distracted (apparently he prefers self led play).
What a sigh of relief it was that there wasn't anything on there that we don't deal with at home. One of the teacher's I talk to a lot about him says that a lot of the boys are this way which of course makes me feel better! They also made sure to note that he is improving and Ms. Mary tells me how much she enjoys Hayden. He just has A LOT OF ENERGY she says. Yep, that's my guy! Apparently my guy is a good story teller, great actor and loves to be the center of attention, too! I frequently get notes about how well of an acting job he did or how much fun he had being the leader and repeating lines.
Lately Hayden and I have been doing math together. Just simple addition and subtraction and I can't say how much I love seeing his little brain work and a light bulb go off when he gets it! It's amazing. And he really gets it. I'm surprised at how easy it's been for him.
I love his innocence with the whole Christmas season lately. I love that he doesn't question Bruce, our elf, and that he believes everything I tell him about Santa and the North Pole. I know one day this will not be the case so I cherish it!
Hayden told me the other day after he and Emerson had a good day of playing, "I love Emerson!!" and "I want to play with her every day!" They do have their good days. Sometimes though Emerson wants to stop playing to come hang out with me and Hayden tries to convince her to come play with him some more and I laugh. He'll try to get her to start playing again in a way that isn't obvious.
H does well with Sawyer, too. He likes to tickle him and make him laugh. He is such a good helper! I have so many crazy Mom stories that come to mind when I blog. Like the one time I took all 3 kids to the Dr. the other week and decided to carry S in instead of using the stroller. Well, then Ems had to potty so I take all 3 kids to the bathroom but I had a baby in tow and needed to lift my two year old onto the potty, not to mention wipe and wash hands. It's a glamorous life I tell ya! So what's a Mom to do? I had my 5 year old hold the baby while I did such things. He did good till the end when S started slipping from his arms. I finished washing Ems's hands in just enough time to catch him. Whew.
And if I'm honest, Hayden can be a hand full a lot of the time, too. I can't lie. But, he's amazing. He's good hearted, sweet, innocent, loving, smart, loves his friends and people. As much energy that it requires from me to be his Mama, I wouldn't trade him or change a thing. He's worth every single moment. I love this age, too. Just hearing the more advanced things he says, his stories, his animation, zest for life, his excitement over certain things and even the questions he asks. He also does SO well one-on-one and I can manage his behavior much better. I enjoy taking that time to do things with just him as I get to see a side to him that's different and easier. His behavior gets a little crazier with friends or siblings around. Like he just a got a whole extra does of energy!
I cherish that alone time with each kid I must say. It's a different feeling with each. Each child triggers something different in me. No better then the other, just different. I get different feelings and excitements about each, too. It's totally neat!
Back on subject, we are definitely getting Hayden back into sports next year. I think we needed this year to adjust to being a family of 5 and to enjoy that time together without always needing to be somewhere. I know we have many years ahead of us where we'll be divided taking the kids to their own activities, so we enjoy not rushing that. But, I think Hayden is ready to get back out there to see what he loves and we are a full fledge (and as adjusted as we are going to get) fam of 5 now so I think we are ready as well.
Side note, as he and the other two get bigger, I'm feeling a little cramped in our 1800 sq ft home lately. Sometimes I can't escape the noise and I feel like I can't get away when I need a little space. Don't get me wrong, I love the coziness of my house but lately it's feeling super small! The only time it doesn't is when all the kids are asleep!
Emerson
Oh Emerson, my sweet little princess! Emerson is potty trained now and I could not be happier to lose one diaper expense. She does very well with the potty. She isn't night trained yet but we do have some dry mornings. Hopefully we will get there soon. This girl has mine and her Daddy's heart. She loves to cuddle, be held, hug, kiss us and to love and be loved. She's very tender. Her voice and those sweet, curious green eyes are the cutest. Her hair is getting so long and she's looking a bit older these days. She is definitely my girl. She loves to be right next to me a lot and that's just so precious to me.
Her school evaluation was, well, perfect. There wasn't one negative check mark and there never has been. The comments said "she's a delight to have in class." Oh the differences between boys and girls when it comes to school. Girls are such pleasers that they tend to do very well as not to disappoint! I've read all about these gender differences so while a part of my heart aches that it isn't as easy for H, I know it's normal and I know that boys and girls are just different, really. And, I will help Hayden to succeed and thrive just as much as her in school in any way that I can. Boys are fully capable, just wired differently have different motivators and needs.
As much as Emerson is all girl, loving princesses and barbie movies, and playing tea party and dressing up (this is mostly when her brother is gone), it's a different story when H is around. This girl copies and repeats everything he does and it's sweet. Sweet b/c I see a little girl trying to be just like her big brother! She loves to play with him and sometimes I get the feeling she likes to feel accepted by him. And, sometimes the things she copies aren't funny b/c H shouldn't have been doing them to begin with. It just amazes me how much her personality changes when he's gone and when he's around. And let me tell you, she can hold her own and keep up with Hayden, not always without injury though. Just yesterday, they were playing on his bunk beds and she let go of the ladder and got a big fat busted lip.
I also think it's funny she gets perfect remarks from school b/c while I love her to death, she can be a total 2 year old diva with us. Her dramatics are often times so funny making it hard not to laugh. Like when when she crosses her arms and pouts or lays completely on the ground, quietly all with a sad face. She will do this anywhere. Even outside of a restaurant like pictured below.
She definitely melts our heart and Kris can't get enough of his pri pri. I cherish them together and the bond that's there. She loves to show Daddy how she looks if she has a cute outfit on. She loves to give him kisses and to talk to him on the phone. She loves to cuddle and she totally milks it when she needs him. And he takes the bait willingly.
She is also clutzy as all get up. She falls a lot, bumps into things regularly and trips often. It's cute and sort of funny.
Lately she's been a little jealous of Sawyer. Something about the new baby as they get closer to reaching 1 years old. It's like they realize the baby isn't leaving. If Sawyer cries and I pick him up she immediately starts to whimper and reach for me and pull on me and pries her way into my arms, too.
I can't wait for dance classes that are going to be upon us soon and having that girl time together and for her to have her moments of being that little princess she is w/o all things boy to distract her!
Another thing about Emerson is her love for food and her independence. She could eat all day long if I let her. Also, when everyone else is playing or a group of kids are together and dong their thing, she never feels compelled to fit in or play with the group. She'll often do her own thing quietly w/o a single outside factor bothering her.
She's saying a lot more things lately and it's so darn cute to hear voice and sweet words. Melt, melt, melt. So grateful for my daughter and our bond. We are connected forever and I love her to death.
Sawyer
Oh boy, my Sawyer. Seriously my heart can't handle the love sometimes. It's overwhelming and as cheesy as it sounds, it feels like my heart will explode with love at some points.This baby is cutting his two top teeth right now. He just cut one on the bottom so we are at 5 right now. He's standing all the time, pulls up on things, crawls at crazy speed which he really just started doing a month ago, shakes his head no, claps, waves, wants to play with the big kids so bad, loves watching them and being in their mix and continues to smile non stop. He's walking with assistance and walks with push toys. He eats a lot of adult food now and drinks from a sippy. He only takes a bink at nap, bed or 'getting sleepy' time.
He's definitely starting to get persistent when we tell him no, he'll keep doing what he shouldn't be over and over. He's wanting to get down from our arms a bit more so he can play and be on the go. At times it makes me sad b/c I can see baby hood heading to a close and I want him to stay a baby forever. Not literally but you know what I mean.
This guy could not be the more perfect fit for me and this family. His existence and place in this family is truly divine. I love him more then I can handle. I snuggle, love, kiss, hug, squeeze, and nuzzle on him constantly! And he just smiles. He's pure joy. People always comment on his full head of blonde hair and regularly ask me if all the kids are mine since they are all so blonde.
Sawyer still has a plugged tear duct and we are moving onto having the procedure done to correct the problem.
Sawyer is as sweet as pie and I regularly joke that I wish I was a kangaroo and I could keep him in my pouch forever and ever and take him with me every where and he'd stay small forever! Oh, that and how I just want to eat him right up, which Hayden says regularly now too. He is literally like a kitten. He always smells so good and has the softest, finest hair that reminds me of little kittens. Yes, I'm really just a big dork! Kris too. We're just big dorks together.
Dorks who love our children more then we can stand, but also we screw up a lot and feel like we suck at parenting at times. The job we have... it's huge and a lot of responsibility!!!
Ok this is crazy long and it's time to head to the grocery store with my littlest two.
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