5/19/18

I have not written anything down throughout the week...still trying to
get back into the habit ;) But I will still write down some happenings
from this week.

Ellanor had her violin concert. And she did so well. This has been a
great beginning course for her, but I feel like she is for sure ready
for the next level. She will come home and decide she wants to learn a
new song. She goes up to her room and figures out what the notes are
and practices it. She really is enjoying it and it makes me happy :)

I can't believe that another school year is going to be finishing this
week. This year went by so quickly!!! Next year we will have 4 kiddos
at school ALL day now! That is crazy to me! And then the following
year Evalyn will start!?!?! Wasn't she just born? How does this
happen?!?

I took down Henry's crib this week. We have had both the crib and
toddler bed set up in the room for several weeks now and have given
him the choice of where he wanted to sleep. He kept choosing the crib,
but was continuing to climb out....and then a few nights in a row he
chose the bed...so I took that opportunity and took down the crib so I
wouldn't need to worry about him climbing out anymore....however, now
I think he gets up at night and plays in his room. It is a transition
that hopefully we get through soon. Poor kiddo is so exhausted these
days :)

Ellanor and Eden went to the orthodontist this past week to be
assessed, per the dentist's recommendation....and this week they both
go in for their first visit to begin the braces process!! Both girls
will get an expander and then Eden will only have partial braces for
now, and Ella gets the full deal :) We might have three in braces for
just a little while....and then Gordon's come off.

Russell is having his Kindergarten graduation this week. He has grown
so much this year! He has down so well in school. I was a little
worried at the beginning of the year about how he would do, but he has
done nothing but shine and excel.

Gordon had another project due this week. He needed to build a
medieval castle. Luckily we had lots of cardboard left over from
building the London Bridge for Prom so he had lots of supplies. He had
a lot of fun creating, but the best part was hearing how his day went
yesterday after turning it in at school. He felt really proud of his
hard work and enjoyed sharing his and admiring other classmates work.

Gordon had been called to be the secretary in the Deacons quorum. It
brings joy to a parent being able to watch your children become
responsibly independent little humans :) He informs me of meetings he
needs to be at, and he calls to check in with different quorum members
before mutual to make sure everyone is going to follow through with
their commitments. He is such a great example to everyone!

The other morning, early, I heard Henry fussing. Usually he will be
calling "Mommy,Mommy" but this time I heard him saying, "Eden! Eden!"
I went in and he kept calling for Eden. It was just about time to wake
everyone to get ready for school anyway, so we went in together to
wake up Eden. Once she opened her eyes I told her that Henry was
wanting her. Henry lit right up. And Eden put out her arms, still
laying down in her bed, since she was still waking up. Henry dove
right into her arms out of mine and just snuggled with her for a few
minutes. It completely melted my heart!

We love you all so very much! Hope you have a very happy week!!