A Milestone

Last night before bed, Carver chose several books for me to read. One of the books he chose was a beginning reader book I recently brought home. We had never read it together and to my knowledge he had never even opened it. Well, I read the book title and then when I saw the first page I realized he could read some of the words himself. (As a side note we really haven't worked much on reading formally, but from an extremely early age he has been captivated by letters in an almost photographic sort of way. Words have proven no exception). Anyway, he began reading and with maybe a half a dozen promptings on my part he read the whole book! He was beaming! Half way through he stopped, looked at me rather sheepishly and said, "Mama, I'M READING!" And so he was!

 

Soccer's Back!

After weeks of waiting, soccer finally began again! Carver came home from preschool asking 'how much longer until soccer?'. With Spring-like weather and a very happy boy we really could not have asked for a better ending to a wonderful day!

While Carver worked on soccer drills, Springer worked on moving dirt-
one handful at the time.

 

A little taste of our evening fun

Together... at last!

After months of longing for the day when Carver and Springer really played together (not just in the same room, but united in the same mission)...it's finally come! About a month ago I noticed that they were beginning to find common interests (Athough in all honesty common interest was never a problem on Springer's end of things. Anything her brother does she is happy to follow!). More and more I realize that large chunks of time go by with them playing with one another. Often Carver sits and has a tea party with her, they read together, play at the train table, draw, sing, dance, and then the best of all their favorite game of chase. They run around and around the main part of the house (which always includes the kitchen and without fail takes place as I prepare dinner) chasing, sqealing and laughing uncontrollably. Carver, of course, laps her several times, but they both end up in the same spot-equally delighted. This evening after dinner Springer decided to bring her baby in on the fun. She pushed the baby in the stroller and Carver would block her. Included is a little video of their fun...you can be thankful that they were no where near as loud as is typical!

 

Jesus and the Elves?

At bedtime this evening Carver asked me to read him Psalm 100. They have been learning those verses at church and he enjoys saying it as I read. Well, Psalm 100 turned into Psalm 101 and then stories from Matthew, Mark and Luke. He is a born staller and really how can you tell a kid that you refuse to read any more Bible stories! Anyway, as I read to him 'the disciples' continued to be mentioned. I tried to think of a creative way for a 4 year old to understand just who these men were and their importance to Jesus. I began with something like 'they were very important helpers.' Without missing a beat Carver replied, "Right! Just like the elves!" I guess so! Does anyone else want to tackle the apostles?!

Snow Day!

Apparently I was the only one in the city who didn't believe the forcast for snow because when we woke up to a snow covered lawn this morning I was completely unprepared-and diaperless! G headed out to bring back provisions and I bundled up the kids for some outside fun (which I discovered takes much longer than you'd ever think!). They loved it! Carver built a small snow man with his daddy and Springer and Lucy enjoyed playing with snow balls. Lucy loved trying to catch the snowballs in her mouth and Springer, who refused her gloves, reluctantly agreed to come in and warm up. They both enjoyed the sled rides down the front yard and we all enjoyed warm milk and hot chocolate when we came indoors. They are calling for ice this afternoon so we may be inside for a while longer.