Pedals

Wynn has had a balance bike ever since he was two. He has gotten really good at it in the last year. He could steer and get going and then pick his feet up and balance for quite a ways. I knew he was ready for a pedal bike, but he was very reluctant. It took bribing him with cookies and the wide, smooth church parking lot to convince him to practice enough to learn he could do it. In about 20 minutes however, he had it down and was riding all around and keeping up with Sydney. He feels so big now because he can ride like Sydney. I was also very proud of Sydney on this day because she was very encouraging and cheered him on the whole time he was learning. She sometimes struggles to try to steal another person's limelight but on this occasion, I think she was the turning factor in motivating him to try and learn. When she said she thought he could do it and cheered for him, he really lit up and started trying hard. He loves to please her and get her attention. He definitely looks up to her and everything she does. I'm so happy I get to be home and help my kids through all the little milestones in life and see them learn and grow. It is a great blessing in my life and I am so thankful we are blessed so that I can do so.

Being big

Abby wants to be big like her siblings and their friends. It makes her so sad when they get to keep playing and she has to take a nap everyday, even if she can barely keep her eyes open or hold it together. She has gotten very brave this summer though and will keep up as best she can. She jumps on the trampoline with all the big kids and goes down the slides she can at the pool. Her favorite activity to do with them though is play in the "dragon pool" in our yard. She has so much fun swimming and never wants to stop.  We're having a hot fun summer too so she gets enjoy a lot of what she likes best, playing outside in the pool. Besides swimming though she still amazes me with how well she plays with other kids her age. She has made many little buddies and remembers all their names and recognizes their houses when we pull up. She is so excited to play with friends. It is so fun to watch her grow up and gain confidence. 

Cinderella Performance

Sydney did a fantastic job at her spring dance recital of Cinderella. She knew this time that her teacher gives roses out to all her students and I think that was the part she looked forward to most! She remembered all her steps and was even reminding others on stage of where they were supposed to be standing! ; ). This was her first performance where they didn't have  a helper on stage reminding them of what to do and it was so cute. She is definitely getting better and loves her dance classes. Good job Sydney.

Daddy's Boy

Wynn sure is his Daddy's boy. They act alike and look alike and now Wynn even wants his hair to be like dads. Since dad likes to grow his hair out and perm it, Wynn has been asking me to stop cutting his hair for months so he could make it curly like Dad. The morning I decided to do it, he was a super trooper and sat in the chair patiently while I put curler after curler in his hair. He was brave when the chemical stung on his skin and so happy when he saw his hair after. I definitely learned some things to do differently next time but HE IS ADORABLE with this hair! It fits his personality so well. He is such a fun loving, crazy, affectionate boy. We love Wynn :)