Big Brother Taylor

I need to blog things as soon as they happen or I forget things!

Averi bit Ella's arm a little while ago. It was hard and with a small surface area, resulting in quite the pinch! Avi was sent to her room with a spank while I comforted Ella and made a small ice pack. (Ella did not like it on her arm but is happily playing with it...)

After Averi was allowed out, Taylor asked her quite nicely to come with him so he could talk to her.

Not wanting to miss a second of this surprisingly mature sounding request, I made a dash for the room that they had closed the door to. Watching through a crack, I heard Taylor ask Averi why she had bit Ella.

Averi: Well, Ella took the lid off of the bin I was hiding in.
Taylor (placing his hand on Avi's shoulder): That doesn't really matter. You can stay in or get out.

I watched as he continued to affectionately chide his sister, a silly grin on my face.

The moments that make things worthwhile...

Ella Loves Her Toothbrush...

 She does this ALL the time...

Cutest Picture with No Picture

I was notified at work yesterday that Averi was sick and that I needed to pick her up from the dayhome. When I arrived, Averi had curled up on a rug and fallen asleep. The cutest sight to behold, however, was that her baby sister had curled up next to Averi's sleeping form and fallen asleep herself!

I had no camera, of course, but it was the sweetest picture!

Incidentally, Averi seemed to get over her little bug right away.

My Little Man

Taylor was SO excited to go back to school today! He has been missing his teacher (so cute!).

1. He awoke at 6 a.m. and immediately dressed himself.
2. He prepared, for the first time ever, his own snacks! He had an apple, a yogurt tube and some crackers. I expressed that a yogurt tube might be too messy and so he stated that he would get some carrots instead because they were "healthy."
   

   Mommy: Who taught you to eat healthy, Taylor?
   Taylor: You did, Mommy!

   I was pleased, though surprised... I really should follow my own advice, it would seem.
3. He put on his boots, coat and gloves (prematurely) without having to be asked!

I was pleased as punch this morning!

Happy New Year!!

Our version of a New Year's party for the kids involved noise makers and numerous laps around the kitchen island. They slept like babies when Uncle Norm, Aunt Ariel and Cousin Rebecca came over for games!

Happy New Year!!