Recent Activities

The storms in Kansas have been a bit scary. Last night the air force base tornado sirens were going off. We very orderly grabbed supplies and headed into the basement. When the sirens stopped and the warning was over, we preceded upstairs to eat dinner. The rain was coming down so hard it actually came in under the front door. While everyone was downstairs I ran upstairs for a second to grab a sweatshirt and some socks for everyone. I stepped out on the front porch for a second and it was so ominous outside. Makes you realize how furious nature can be and how much we are at its mercy. The kids did very well. They were nervous but acted pretty calmly and orderly. My laptop helped keep my third son in the correct area of the basement with the other kids.

We are going to church regularly now and the kids have a three week session of Sunday school, starting this Sunday. I am hoping everyone is well enough to go. All four kids have got a nasty cold. I just came down with it the other day. During this time of year it is very hard to tell how much allergies are complicating this bug. It has been extremely humid here from all the storms and so thick outside. We will just have to wait and see how everyone is feeling on Sunday. Each of my boys will be in their own Sunday school class. The class for my daughter does not start up until fall. I have also applied for my oldest to be in a technology camp this summer. Both of our oldest boys have another session of swim lessons that start up soon. We are wrapping up the school year as well. I have most of the books for my second son already for next year and am starting to get the curriculum together for my oldest and third son for their 2008-2009 year. My daughter is a sponge and is picking up bits of all the curiculium.

My third son is carrying books around with him all day. He asks, "Me read to you?" He means will you read to me, but that is how it is coming out. He is talking so much more and I am so glad to see him taking to books like this. It can only help with his speech. Reading to all of my kids has been a joy and I think it helps in so many ways. With our third boy it is a wonderful way to ask questions and help him with his speech. I know he knows so much, yet can't fully express what he knows, how he feels.. I often think how frustrating that has to be for him. One of those magical little moments is when your child learns something and they share that with you. He is having more and more of those. He is a wonderful little boy.

My daughter is full of energy and such a talker. She imitates so much. She is potty training right now. I have found it is a bit different with girls. She is so particular. She asks for very specific color or prints of things. Everything from her drinking cup to her underwear. She loves rainbows, butterflies, pink and purple. Every time I sit down she imitates the way I sit. She has the sweetest little voice and when she smiles, the world stops spinning and she just glows. She is such a sweet girl. Mind you very determined and particular with a heart of gold.

I am really glad they are getting more involved with things and people in the area. It is a good feeling to start to branch out and get involved. They grow so fast and it is such a privilege to be able to take part and watch the kids growing into such kind hearted individuals. Not a day goes by I don't thank my lucky stars.