Splash in the Rain Puddles

One night this past week after Jack finished his homework he had an idea that he should be Chase's teacher....that with a little help, Chase would be able to read sight words just like him.  Despite my best efforts to explain that Chase is only 3 and he doesn't know how to read yet, he was determined.  Poor Chase, what a good sport he was as Jack would point a to a word and then say, "Ok, read this word Chase.  Just sound it out, I know you can do it."  Chase would guess some random word and Jack would try so hard not to get frustrated and patiently explain that it was not even close.  It was quite amusing to witness. I love when I get to watch Chase interact with his preschool friends.  He had his Valentines Day party a little late since bad weather cancelled the original date.  I was so proud as he politely said thank you to each of his friends when they put a Valentine in his bag.  So sweet! Speaking of sweet......Chase is just t...

Jack loves to write sentences now that he knows enough words and can sound out most of what he wants to write.  I love the phonetics of a kindergartner.  In church on Sunday he was writing and this was the first thing that came to his mind..... It says, "I like to worc (work) and help. and polaay (play)."  So fitting for Jack that working and helping would be on the top of his list.  Playing seems to be an afterthought :)   Then the next one was this..... "I like to go to get wood." One of his absolute favorite things to do with his daddy.  One of a kind indeed.   I'm amazed at how fast he is learning and so grateful for a wonderful school and teacher that continues to help him grow and develop into a little scholar. :)   And what a great big brother he is.  He truly does love to help. This one just makes me laugh.  It was so cold for so long that we had to wait until it warmed up to build a snowman.  ...

I had to share this rare moment of peace had by my two oldest.  This moment was brought to you by cold feet and a long day of playing hard.... Chase is my kitchen helper.  He loves to help me bake....probably because he loves to eat the end result....but nevertheless he does a great job with adding and mixing all the ingredients. And my little guy is just growing like crazy.  He's made some good attempts at rolling over but mostly is just bringing us lots of joy with his grins and giggles. Chase is a great source of entertainment for his baby brother.  I'm not sure Luke knows what to make of him at times, but he is usually content just to watch and see what's going to happen next!