I have a really hard time doing the things I'm supposed to be doing (reading my scriptures, having FHE) I'm a sinner. Tonight I think changed all that. My daughter and I did our usual routine..brush our teeth, read a story, read from the child's version of the Book of Mormon, and say our prayers. Something special happened tonight though. She bowed her head and folder her arms and was trying to repeat everything I said. The only thing I really understood was "amen." I know that being a parent I'm supposed to be her role model but my A-HA moment finally dawned on me that she has watched everything I do. It put things in perspective. It was just a sweet little moment of realization that I need to be a better role model for my kids. I had to post it because I would forget.
I love my kids
My kids are funny. Right now Devan is playing in her brother's bouncy play thing and saying "Mom! Mom! Mom!" makes me crazy because she's says MOM! over and over but I can't help but to laugh. Oh boy, they are so cute! Did I mention Gavin has a tooth? Can you believe it? The second he bites me, nursing him is over! He'll get the same thing but in a bottle.
For your viewing pleasure...
I might be a paranoid parent..I leave the bathroom door open when I do my business so I can hear what my kiddos are doing. Sometimes my daughter will come and sit outside the door and read to me or just come talk to me. I'm sorry if you think that's weird, like I said, I'm a paranoid parent. After this I felt ok to start shutting the door.
Progress
Devan:
Weight - 24 lbs
Height - I don't remember, she's short
Things she says:
"I love you"
"No"
"Papa"
"Mommy, mom, mama" in that order
"Hi"
Almost all animal noises
"Eww!"
"Yes"
"Padease" She also says please in sign language
"Thank you, mommy"
Favorite Things:
#1 is playing with her dad, she's got him wrapped around her finger
Playing with her brother, cousins, and other kids
Going to Papa's house
Going to Grandma's house
Eating
Puppies
hiding
watching Princess and the Frog or Muppets take Manhattan
We've been doing the "Baby Can Read" thing and she's making some pretty amazing progress. She is able to read hi, I know its just a two letter word and super easy but its still pretty cool that she recognizes it and knows how to wave and say it.
Gavin:
Weight: 20 lbs
Height: can't remember
Things he says:
Da-Da
Ma-Ma
Favorite things
#1 playing with mom, he's got me under his baby spell
Eating any and everything near his mouth
sleeping
smiling
giggling
being tickled
playing peek-a-boo
Gavin and Devan are so different. Devan is really all over the place she's my wild child, which I absolutely love. Gavin is my calm and shy kid. He sits up on his own and rolls over. He is definitely a mama's boy. I love it! Gavin is my little parasite, not only does he feed off me but he's attached to me and I wouldn't have it any other way. I just can't believe they're both getting so big! Devan will be 2 in 6 months and Gavin will be 1 in 6 months. I think since for 4 days they'll be the same age we're going to party hard that week and have an awesome bash for their birthdays.
surprise!
This is me, when I have to keep a surprise a secret. I think I seriously have a panic attack. This year Josh's spring break falls at the end of April and since flight prices change. I got a good deal on tickets. I surprised him with tickets to Brazil. I put him on a scavenger hunt and the whole time I couldn't breathe because I was so freakin' excited!! He was speechless! It's his birthday/Valentine's day present! He deserves this break so bad and I was excited to be able send him back to his second home for a little while.
I less than three you...
I love February. I love, love. I love my kids even when they make me nuts! I love my husband because when it comes down to it he just rocks! I even love my husband when he drives me crazy, but even more...I love that he still loves me when I make him want to pull out his hair. You're a fox babe! Don't you love, love month?
Oldies and Goodies!
Opening Christmas presents!
I love how stinkin cute she is in her cute Christmas PJ's!
Papa Bear is BIG! I love how smiley and cute he is! I especially love the one patch of hair he has!
More Christmas
It makes me so sad to see how little he was..Oh the days!
Big boy at church, he's so reverent
My personal favorite face of hers, this is her "What happened?!" face.
