The Life You're Living: Week 30

Paul Thomas, you and Avery took such pride in styling Mary Colette's hair. You two are always so amazed with all she can do and cheer her on so well. I have over heard you both telling random kids at the playground how she is in gymnastics and is really good. What a gift she has to have two awesome big brothers.

Avery you have been enjoying slowing going through the big box of books from Uncle Shoe and Aunt Noelle. You seek out and need lonely time daily, if you are quiet you usually have a book.

Always a Momma!

Making sure Baby Doll has her meal first.

And always my dare-devil. Whew you scared your Poppy right out of his seat doing this, I didn't tell him that you have been doing this for over six months.

Georgie, I am sorry I interrupted your game to take a picture. Its just that we haven't had such an independent player so young. You are very capable of dragging out what toys you want and playing happily for quite sometime, making for enjoyable homeschooling as well.

Baby B, we do not know your name or even your gender, however you are loved. I feel you move and my heart skips. I am enjoying you being tucked away growing stronger and bigger. We are preparing for your arrival slowly. 

P.S. I think you look like your brother Georgie here.

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Avery has a gift for quiet studying. He picks up so much more than I think. After one week he had his first poem memorized and really it was only after one lesson that when I challenged him to recite it that it was golden. Avery is also very into creating, so for art I had him paint what he thought the poem looked like. He had a little help with the picture. I am very proud of how everyone is plugging along with this homeschool experiment. 

Friday Photo Favorites

Our new view on walks.

Can you see the oldest way up ahead as little orange dots?

The Life You're Living: Week 29

We took a break from sitting at the table to investigate foil boat floating and

dam building.

With more or less help from a simulated natural disaster named, George.

Oh Avery, how can this be? Are you really old enough to be losing teeth?! 

You were so proud and I think struck the fear into PT as you are poised to catch up with him.

My Little Momma! You and Baby Doll were having such a great time playing some sort of wonderful game on our messy bed. Your imagination is just beautiful. Watching you play brings such joy and special kind of stillness. It makes one what to savor every ounce of childhood.

George, how you love your Teddy! He is such a good buddy and gifted from one who knows good buddies. Avery is delighted to give you Teddy and you are delighted to have Teddy.

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George's song.

Okay it doesn't show it too well here, but our sweet little one sings the best song most mornings, especially at Mass. I love how he uses his sweet voice so softly as he sings.

The Life You're Living: Week 28

We started our school work early because we are planning on taking off all of December for our new baby. You have been great about it so far. You enjoy math the most, which doesn't surprise any of us. Each lesson seems to come so easily and is truly enjoyable. 

Oh how you have been ictching to do these Avery! At least four times a day you have asked so finally after a week of great discipline from you, you got to make your St. Michael Rosary holder. I love how serious you are when it comes to creating. You try to be very purposeful in every color and placement.

Oh My Little Lady, you have been very fixated on purses lately. If I have mine then you will have yours. What a weight it is to be your role model! I am thankful for it, you make me a better, more Godly mother.

Pushing, pushing, pushing...all the time!

Boys just need to move things!

I have learned this from your brothers, however it still amazes me how focus and driven you are in this self directed task. Oh my sweet, sweet George that smile melts me everytime!

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Sliding with Baby Doll!