Swimming Fun

Through the hard work of putting our backyard in, I promised the kids a swimming pool.  It actually was a late birthday present from the Yates for Logan.  When the pool arrived a few days ago, Emily was so excited!  Even though it was too cold to swim (65 degrees), I blew up the pool and the kids pretended to swim instead.  Logan loved to crawl in and out of the pool.

On today's hot day, the kids took their first swim in the backyard.  They played happily for over an hour in the pool and having popsicles.  I enjoyed having a backyard to watch the laugh and play in.

Siblings

As the youngest of 7, I had a unique and special relationship with each of my siblings.  It is fun to watch my own children develop relationships with each other.  There are moments of contention for sure, but more often than not they love each other. 

Emily loves to caretake for Lily and Logan.  She makes sure they are safe and happy.  I love watching her teach Logan new things like how to drive a shopping cart.  Lily is her "best sister" and loves to pretend with her.  They are great dancers together

Lily loves being a mimic of her sister.  From the way she dresses, to mimicking stories she reads, to silly gestures, Lily loves to be just like Emily.  When Emily isn't around, Lily is quick to ask where she is.  I am anxious to see how she does when Emily goes to preschool, but then we will have some special time with each other and Logan.  Like Emily, Lily likes to caretake for Logan.  She is great to get him his binky, blankie, and lotion.  She giggles at his new tricks in delight.  Lily is a great cheerleader.

Logan adores his sisters.  Every morning and after naptime, Logan eagerly looks for his sisters.  He is quick to squeal in delight as the scream, "Logan!"  He loves patting them on the back and watching them perform.  Logan tries hard to keep up with his sisters, even though he is little.

Logan 14 Months

Logan is 14 months - Wow! His personality continues to shine through more each day, brightening our home with love and laughter.  We love his smiles, giggles and enthusiasm for life.  Here are some highlights for the month:

• Logan loves to be outside and watch for "trucks."  He enjoys seeing the many trucks and tractors drive by in our neighborhood or on car rides.  Whenever we say, "truck" Logan's eyes immediately brighten.
• Logan loves to play with trains, cars, trucks, blocks, and pots and pans.  He is famous for dumping our my Tupperware and stove drawers.  Logan likes to drag the pots around the kitchen or bang them with spoons.
• Logan can say a few words: momma, daddy, truck, stop, no, tractor
• Suckers and popsicles are some of his favorite things to eat.  He even knows when we drive through the bank that they give out suckers - never mind they have money.  One day the bank gave me an extra sucker.  Logan was so thrilled to have one for each hand.
• Logan still likes his binky, especially his frog binky.  I love the way his snuggles in with a binky in his mouth or crosses his legs.  
• Logan can be found "reading" books to himself sometimes - Hand, Hand Fingers Thumb is his favorite - "dum, ditty, dum dum"
• He enjoys wrestling on the floor, especially with mom.
• He loves to explore and try new things or go new places.

Lucky Licker

Logan loves suckers and popsicles.  Even from the backseat of the van, he recognizes the bank window and begins to cry immediately.  Like Lily and Emily, they think the bank is for suckers, never mind money.  Today as I passed the girls suckers, Logan was last to pick.  This smart boy noticed there were still two in my hand.  Instead of picking one, he was adamant about having two.  After he was all smiles.  He is a sweet sucker!