03 February 2009

Baby Face and an Update



An update on our family:
Jason got a job this last week! Woot woot! We are excited to be productive and self-sufficient again. We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during the last year. It's been a long haul and we still have some hurdles to jump but we feel that we are moving forward and that Heavenly Father's hand has been in all of our trials and blessings. How grateful we are to know of Him and His love for us!
Benjamin is doing very well in school. During the Christmas break he was diagnosed with mild ADHD. He is working hard on concentrating and finishing tasks by taking his medicine and praying. His test scores have gone up and he seems a lot more content. He continues to practice both the violin and the piano after school and loves to read. He grew almost an inch last month.
Lizzy is a little mother. She loves to get things that I need for Natalie. She wants to do anything "girly". Painting her fingernails is her ideal activity. She also likes to draw. On everything. She wrote her name all over her bed and walls to show off her skills. I love magic erasers. She is also very adept at the Wii and has pro status in the bowling game.
Jane is getting so tall! Her hair is growing but, she cut off the front of her hair last month and now has a fringe of bangs which will be just the right awkward length for her kindergarten pictures! Ah well... She also likes to lovey Natalie and talk to her in a high pitched loving voice about EVERYTHING. Natalie loves her back.
Liam is a whirlwind. He loves to run and jump and play trains all day. His favorite day is playing with his "best friend Micah" and then going to Grandma's house. He is a very good eater and never complains about what we are having for dinner. He has grown a lot and is starting to refuse his nap time.
Natalie is my little lovey. She doesn't snuggle unless she is tired but she loves to coo and yell. She started solids this week and sucks them off the spoon. She likes to watch t.v. with mommy and daddy and is the best sleeper in the whole world.
I've been busy with the kids. We do "posts" at night where we rotate flashcards, teeth brushing, bathroom breaks, and homework with the kids. Then Jason and I read to them from chapter books in their rooms. The kids think it's the best thing ever and I like it when Liam falls asleep while I'm reading. I am also the activity days leader in my ward which keeps me busy.

8 comments:

Stephanie said...

Congrats on the job!!! What a relief i bet! Your family is growing so fast! all their little personalities are so cute!

LaurieJ said...

I love that big gummy smile!!

Jenny said...

Yay, congrats on the job! What a relief to moving on to that part of life now. I can't believe Natalie is eating solids already, didn't you just have her? They grow so fast don't they. Sounds like you are really staying busy.

Anonymous said...

Show Show!! I just found your comment on my blog. I hate that this site doesn't tell you when someone posts on your blog. Anyway, I tried to call you a few times and didn't get through. When do you guys want to get together?! We need to see each other's houses!

Unknown said...

OOOOOH! I want to suck that baby's neck!!!! She is so cute. (Is that okay to say on a blog? I sound like a freak!) hah!

Keri said...

i am so happy for jason!! tell him congrats from me- it was really nice to see you and little natalie at grandma's funeral.... and as a second grade teacher, i am thrilled with all you are doing with benjamin (too many parents ignore the adhd- they need to learn strategies NOW to cope with it! and i am sure the violin is helping, too!!)

Marianne said...

Michelle, I'm so happy that your family is doing so well. It was great seeing you at the Valentine party!

Unknown said...

I love the picture of her sleeping. So cute.