April Update

Even though it's already halfway through April, there has been nothing to quell the madness of March. The weather is every bit as temperamental as March and there is just so much going on...and we still seem to need to lug around all our winter gear. Argh!

I don't have a lot to post but I wanted to jot down a few things I've been collecting in my head, cute things that the kids are saying or doing.

Kate:
She's finding her voice and it's LOUD. She can quietly keep herself occupied but when she wants to be heard, her voice hits a level of shrill that I have yet to experience with the other two kids. This mainly comes out when she sees food. If she is sitting in her high chair and there is food on the table, she wants everyone on the block to know that she wants the food NOW. She is our eater. She eats and eats and eats. Where she puts it, no one knows. She's still a featherweight.

She also likes to climb. Cora was a specialist in this department too. Kate especially likes to climb IN things. She is very content to sit in a tub of toys or a crate. I think, especially, she likes going in and out.

Pay no mind to the socks and sandals; focus on the cheesy grin.

Cora:
One of my very favorite things is eavesdrop on Cora's pretend play. I hear all sorts of side-splitting things. I wish I could remember them all. Here's a sample.
-"I'm not adorable. I'm a Power Ranger!" This was a response by her Power Ranger action figure to the Barbie.
-"My elbows are cold." She informed me after I dressed her in a short sleeved shirt one day.
-Telling her the story of the Three Bears, I asked is she knew the name of the girl who was walking through the forest, and she confidently said she did. Then continued, "Is it me?"
-As I type, I hear, "Evil Girla Power!" from the next room, along with squeals of delight as she is chasing her brother. Girla is one of Cora's signature words, (just meaning girl, as you would expect).

 Living Room sailing adventure

Reed:
I am in awe that my baby boy will be going to Kindergarten in the fall. I can't believe that he's starting to sound out words and do basic math. He is so creative, a great builder and artist. He's a tall kid too. Sometimes I think he seems older than he is, but I also cling to the immature things about him that remain. I don't correct him when he mispronounces things, like lellow (yellow), and uses self-invented words like his signature bescept (essentially meaning except.) Maybe that's doing him a disservice, but I'm pretty sure he won't be using these words for long. I'm also cherishing the hugs, kisses, and cuddles. I'm also guessing that won't be cool for too much longer. Sniff, sniff.