Highlights from the Fall

Half way through October, what a gorgeous fall it has been and continues to be.  Trying to recap all we have done in the last 4 weeks or so, lots is all I can say...

 

Starting with Maria,  she continues to soak up all kinds of new and great things at school.  As she sings her songs, recites her bible scripture, participates in weekly chapel, and shares what Mrs.Wilson is teaching her, we feel a confirmation of making the right decision in sending Maria to the Christian school here.  Maria has also had a birthday!  Our oldest is now Five.  Today she was about to put her underwear on and saw the number 4, she declared, "mom, there is a number four on this, I'm five, it doesn't fit me!"  I then told her I wear size 7 and am 31 so there, end of discussion.  The struggle with Maria is her melt downs on Fridays especially,  school certainly tires her out, hoping she adjusts soon.

Nicole is doing really well with preschool, learning her colours, numbers, and ABC's.  Nicole seems to be developing a strong liking for everything pink and pretty.  She seems to think that she can only wear skirts or dresses.  I found a pair of pink jogging pants yesterday, there was no fight in wearing those.  Pink pants it is!  I still struggle with Nicole and her inconsistent use of the toilet but small steps and slow progress are being made.



And then there is Lauren, what a kid!  She has lots of personality, the ability to melt you, make you groan, and then just shake your head!  Lauren has a few bad habits we are trying to break, for example; throwing and hitting.  She has broken a few things, including her smoothie cup, and most recently my glasses.  Lauren does not like being left out and is determined to go along with Maria to school or Nicole to Sheilagh's, or with both girls to Sunday School.  She also seems to have very strong vocals when she's mad or when she's excited.  We aren't quite sure what to do with such loudness,  Nicole seems to get close to matching her, but Maria just puts her hands over her ears!!  Lauren is also starting to have some words and even sentences, I can recognize words with the syllables or sounds... her chatter is coming along.

 

With the new routine of school every day for Maria, a few half days for Nicole, and coffee break Thursday mornings, we are a busy household, spending lots of time in the van.  Saturday is our go no where day.   Martin falls in and around these schedules too, with no routine in his work schedule, he's here when he's here and gone when he's gone...

My parents were down for a visit recently and we had a great time, mom and I got a day out, pretty much, Lauren tagged along for awhile.  Martin and I got away for a few days and had a great trip to Cape Breton, will post that later.  We celebrated Maria's birthday, and we went to the Aylesford Zoo in the valley.  We sent my parents home this past Thursday.

 

 

Well that is a brief recap of our lives as they are now.  Not getting into too much detail, but as you all may experience, life moves quickly as the kids grow, entering new stages, leaving behind others.  I continue to strife to be a good wife and mom, praying fervently for peace, patience and understanding.  And amidst it all, remembering to enjoy the moments and instead of wishing them by.