So I've gotten a little (ok, a lot) behind on blogging. And since you haven't seen these two kiddos for awhile I'll try to give you a peek at some of what we've been doing!
Addyson helped me clean up in the kitchen. Chocolate frosting is the best! She likes to sample the food while we're cooking as much as I do!
Feeding their babies.
Oh, and see that pink bag? Addyson stores all her treasures in there. It contains some of her favorite toys right now - her hair stuff. I get my hair done several times a day (I get a cut, blow dry, several brushes and combings, and styles - it's really quite a deal). It also has her "puter" (computer - a little learning laptop), her brown purse, and chapstick and other pretend makeup. All the important stuff gets to be in there.
There are plenty of little kittens around the farm. There were 3 little kittens that were found and their momma is nowhere around, so they've been living under the deck at Grammy's. Chloe and Maddie make sure any kitties around our house stay in the shed.
Braden is HILARIOUS with the kitties. He loves to tell them what they are thinking and what they want. He carries them all over the place and loves on them. He really tries to be gentle and loving but at first he sure wanted to make sure to squeeze them tight enough so they wouldn't fall. He is learning to be careful and he likes to take care of them and tell me all about them! Addyson isn't overly impressed with them, which is fine with Braden. More kitties for him!
It has finally cooled off some so we've spent more time outside.
Addyson likes to swing on her tummy - then she can control how high she goes since there is a very particular height and speed that she would like to go and I have yet to master swinging her perfectly.
They have gotten really good at climbing the stairs and the rock wall all by themselves and sliding down.
They are making sure to take very good care of each other. They can fight with the best of them and have a hard time sharing and doing what the other person wants, but they can also be super loving toward each other. Braden is quick to let Addyson know that he will take care of her if she is scared. He likes to hold her hand or hold her tight. This day she was sad and he asked if he could hold her.
She can also calm him down and explain things to him sometimes when he is upset. It's fun to see them growing closer and closer!
Addyson says she loves swimming and "running" in the sprinklers. But this is about as close as she really gets. I think she might be more of a lay by the pool and get a tan while wearing very cool sunglasses kinda girl. We'll see!
One thing's for sure - they love working (which is really playing) with daddy.
Braden was shoveling like crazy and Addyson was a good sweeper too. They like to help however they can.
The corn is all harvested. Winter will be here before you know it!!
Of course after all that playing and working you need a good bubble bath to get all cleaned up!
I tried to take some new pictures to print and put around our house. I managed to get a few real smiles!
but getting both kids to actually smile at the same time . . . not so much. Oh well, that's just them being their goofy selves!!! Want to remember that too.
I love these two. They can give the best hugs and compliments. And the next minute say something so honest. It's challenging to help them learn to manage their emotions but still have their feelings. And learn how to be respectful but still share their opinions and be who God made them to be. They have been so patient as I drag them on lots and lots of errands. So glad I get to spend my days and nights with them!
