I can't stand this time of year. Christmas is over and that's the only good reason I can think of for winter so now I'm stuck with another 2-3 months of yuck weather before it gets nice again. Why do I live in the midwest again? I get so tired of being cooped up in the house with the girls but going out to play for the 10 minutes it would last is so not worth the 25 minutes it would take us to get dressed. Shelby would do well with some craft projects, but Sarah is just not old enough yet and she has to do all things Shelby is doing at all times. They nap and go to bed at the same times, so that isn't an option either...spring come soon, please!
Also, Shelby has been the queen of sass lately. She always seems to need the last word (does that remind you of someone else in our family?) or to do something one more thing after being asked to stop. I feel terrible sometimes because I feel like I don't get nearly enough time with the girls, and now it seems like I spend most of our time together griping at her. No fun! On the other hand, I know that we have to be consistent with her because I definitely don't want this relatively small issue to become a larger one as she gets older. I see too much of that at school. Case in point, a mom of one of my students from last year came to me today because her son WILL NOT do his homework. I wanted to remind her that he is 7 years old and much smaller than her. Instead I told her to take away his fun things until the homework is done each night. A groundbreaking idea, I know, but sadly, to her I think it was.
Sarah is good, finally over that nasty cold I hope. She is talking up a storm. I am always amazed at how the girls are developing so differently. Sarah is much slower on the motor development than Shelby was, but she is talking circles around her at that same age. She has been putting together 2 word phrases for a while now and will repeat almost anything she hears. She has the cutest sense of humor. We think she might be the funny one in the group as she gets older.
Some pictures to share...they aren't terribly exciting, but I looked at my camera tonight and realized that I have less than 10 pics from the whole month of January! What is that all about? When I get someone to take a picture of me, I will have to post it. I chopped my hair this week. I'm talking way too short for a pony tail. I really like it mostly because it is quicker in the morning and I think I look a little more grown up. My aunt did a great job with it. Nate is slowly getting used to me with shorter hair, but he thinks it makes me look younger.
This is gross, I know...Shelby likes to pick (all things unfortunately including her nose at times - yuck) so whenever she sees Nate pick at a callus she has to jump in on the action. This time she gave up on using her fingers and went for the tweezers. Nate is impressed at how well she does and how persistent she can be. I am sure she will love this picture someday when we show it to a group of friends or a future boyfriend.
Babies are the thing around here. We have 2 baby strollers now and no shortage of babies to push around. They love to circle the house with their strollers, Shelby leading the way and Sarah giggling right behind.
I have been working with Shelby at setting the table while I finish dinner. She doesn't yet have the concept of 1 fork or spoon for 1 person yet. As you can see, she just lined the outer edge of the table with spoons. I love the attempt though. :)
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