A Kidly Update

Been a while since I posted, so I thought I would put up an update on the kids.

Zaylee: Has been doing very well in school. School time isn't her favorite, she would rather be playing. But once we get into her lessons she does well and forgets that she's supposed to be kind of grumpy. Her favorite subjects are Language Arts, when we read stories together and talk about them, and History, where we are learning about the continents and various countries and customs in each continent. Her least favorite subject is Phonics. Even thought she is good at it, I think the repetition makes it kind of boring for her. I haven't figured out a way to make it more interesting and fun for her yet.

Zaylee is also growing in other ways. She just lost her second tooth today, which means the tooth fairy needs to get on the ball and see if she can't find a quarter floating around somewhere. Zaylee is also a huge helper around the house. She helps keep Audrey entertained by playing with her, she helps to set the table for meals and clear the table afterwards (though we often have to remind her). Whenever I need help with something, she's my little go-to gal, and is almost always willing to lend a hand. It's great having her around.

Thomas: Has also been doing well in school. He attends a communication-based special-ed preschool once a week, to help with his talking. He continues to improve, and not only can Jeff and I understand most everything he says, but a lot of times other people can understand him too. There are still several sounds he has difficulty in making, but he'll get the hang of it all eventually. He really loves going to school. He's so excited to get on the bus on Friday mornings, I think it makes him feel very grown-up.

Potty training is still a difficult issue with Thomas. When he remembers, or when we remember to remind him, he's good about peeing in the potty. And he has pooped in the potty a few times. But he still poops his pants every single day. His poor little bottom is sore from all the poop, but we just haven't been able to get him to potty-poop with any regularity. Any ideas for that would be happily welcome!

Audrey: Is growing up so fast! She turned two in November and is constantly surprising me with how big and how mature she is getting. She's not my little baby anymore, she's turned into a charming little girl with a vivacious personality. Her smiles are big and sparkly, and her fits are big and loud. She loves singing and dancing, reading stories, and playing with her big brother and sister. She's also learning more and more phrases, and again surprising me with what she knows how to say. It's fun to be around her, always discovering new things about this adorable little person