currently

Ammon:

• Is playing soccer. To his dad's disappointment he isn't too competitive yet but is having fun throwing grass at his friends!
• Love's kindergarten. He wants to ride the bus everyday. He has the last bus stop and he's the last kid on the bus which makes him get home an hour after school gets out! His favorite part of the day is recess. But he didn't have very much fun last week because a girl that he knew in preschool, Taiylor, chased him the whole time. He asked me what he should do and I said, "Tell her you don't want to be chased. Ignore her and don't run when she chases you." His response? "But what if I forget?" Me, "Well then you've really got a problem buddy."
• Loves to go on evening bike rides with his dad.
• Was the helper in primary today. He had to announce in Sunday School and LOVED it. He loves giving talks and talking in the microphone.
• Today he asked me if I remembered when he closed his 'willy' in the movie case! That was a few years ago. He's got the best but most random memory!
• Has had orange and red day at school. Comes off the bus looking adorable (probably dorky to the older kids).

Cohen:

• Is partially potty trained. He's pretty good at home but not in public or if other people are over and he's too busy to go. Because of this I switched him to a preschool class that allows kids to be partially potty trained. He starts tomorrow!
• Has figured out how to start and stop the DVD player. His favorite thing to do now is to switch the movies in and out. Fun.
• Recently told Rylee to, "Just chill."
• Drives me crazy sometimes and other times I can't believe how cute and hilarious he is.
• Thinks he needs to pray every time anyone else starts praying. And always prays to visit Grandmom Cindy, Grandad Larry, Grandpa and Grandma. Sometimes he even prays to go in the potty.
• Is quite helpful at home. He always asks to help me empty the dishwasher or bring groceries in from the car. Something Ammon has never cared to do.
  

Rylee:

• Loves her daddy. And says, "Hi daddy" nonstop.
• Favorite word is hi. But also says doggy, mama, daddy, okay.
• Loves dogs and babies. They both make her laugh and giggle.
• Is loving reading books! Especially the ones her Grandmom gave her when she visited.
• Pulls everything off the table she can reach. Mainly cups full of water or milk. more fun.
• Loves to twirl when she wears a dress or skirt. I think it's time to break out the tutu.
• Is teething. Which makes her whine.
• Is getting more snugly.
• eats anything.
• Got a trim. Her hair was looking a bit mulety so I trimmed it. Now she has a cute little bob! Love my girl.

Me?

I'm doing pretty good. Had a little stomach bug a few days ago. Felt sorry for myself because 'mom's never get to take a sick day' and then got over it. So many people have much bigger problems.

Things are looking good for me. Ammon is in Kindergarten from 8-2 or 3 depending on whether he takes the bus. Cohen will be in preschool MWF from 9:30-12:00 and I will have one child at home three mornings a week! I may start actually doing some things for myself and get out of this house. I must admit things were touch and go a little last year but it's all come together now.

Lately I've really been just taking it all in. Trying my best to enjoy this stage of my life and to give my little kids as many hugs and kisses as possible. They are amazing little people.