Alexa grabbed my drink as I struggled to carry her, my purse and my drink through the door. I figured she would just chew on it, but instead....
She started sipping my Coke! Hehe, she learned how to use a straw! She was happy to get some of this sugary liquid, much better than the normal repertoire of water and formula!
Immediately after the soda, she went crazy; she kept standing up and taking little steps as I cheered for her.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Reading books as a family
The last two nights, we have spent at least 30 minutes to an hour reading together as a family, the four of us.
Sometimes JoElle reads to us- she is learning so many words that she can read quite a few words in books. The rest she makes up from the pictures and the stories are very entertaining and often almost dead on with the real words!
Last night, Alexa woke up right after going to sleep because she wasn't feeling well, so JoElle entertained her by jumping and dancing around, then Tim went and grabbed books to read because the previous night, Alexa fell asleep on me while Daddy read books to JoElle.
Alexa listened to Daddy reading for a long time!
Both girls really like this new book we found at the library the other day about the human body, it has great pictures and informations about DNA, structure of blood, organs, bones, the cerebrum, etc. Tim and I are learning a lot, too :)
We also have some great Christmas books and a book called "You Are Brave" that JoElle enjoys reading.
Sometimes JoElle reads to us- she is learning so many words that she can read quite a few words in books. The rest she makes up from the pictures and the stories are very entertaining and often almost dead on with the real words!
Last night, Alexa woke up right after going to sleep because she wasn't feeling well, so JoElle entertained her by jumping and dancing around, then Tim went and grabbed books to read because the previous night, Alexa fell asleep on me while Daddy read books to JoElle.
Alexa listened to Daddy reading for a long time!
Both girls really like this new book we found at the library the other day about the human body, it has great pictures and informations about DNA, structure of blood, organs, bones, the cerebrum, etc. Tim and I are learning a lot, too :)
We also have some great Christmas books and a book called "You Are Brave" that JoElle enjoys reading.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
JoElle is enduring time out right now...
JoElle is enduring excruciating but a much needed time out right now, in her bed. I warned her that if she continues to lie, she will go to her room to think it over. She decided that she needed to do this now rather than later.
These past few days, she has been lying quite a bit. She lies about insignificant things, for instance, she will ask me "Do I have more food on my plate?" as she covers up the plate. I will respond, perhaps saying no, would you like some more? She will lie and tell me "Yes, I have more" so I believe her and walk away, then I will notice or she will bring it to my attention that she was not being truthful.
It's really a stupid reason to lie and I don't understand it, but we have been talking about what lying is, why it's important not to lie, discussed the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and talked about lying being sinful.
I can't remember the last time she has been sent to time out, it's been at least a year, maybe longer.
Just another demonstration of the struggle between flesh and spirit- "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" and this is exactly why we need Jesus to save us and the Holy Spirit in us to assist us daily, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day and year by year.
These past few days, she has been lying quite a bit. She lies about insignificant things, for instance, she will ask me "Do I have more food on my plate?" as she covers up the plate. I will respond, perhaps saying no, would you like some more? She will lie and tell me "Yes, I have more" so I believe her and walk away, then I will notice or she will bring it to my attention that she was not being truthful.
It's really a stupid reason to lie and I don't understand it, but we have been talking about what lying is, why it's important not to lie, discussed the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and talked about lying being sinful.
I can't remember the last time she has been sent to time out, it's been at least a year, maybe longer.
Just another demonstration of the struggle between flesh and spirit- "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" and this is exactly why we need Jesus to save us and the Holy Spirit in us to assist us daily, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day and year by year.
Monday, December 8, 2008
This is Alexa's Favorite Picture!
Alexa giggles in excitement every time she sees this picture!
Tandi has it up on her living room wall, too; Alexa was giggling at it with a huge grin!
JoElle singing in the Kid's Choir this Saturday...
Hi everyone :)
We wanted to invite you to our church's Christmas concert this Saturday, JoElle is singing in the kid's choir. We are back at First Baptist Euless again and loving it.
JoElle will be singing in the Kid's Choir at FBCE this Saturday, December 13th. We will be there at 5:00 so they kids can rehearse and so we can get a good seat close up :)
The Little Levites (JoElle's age- 3-5 year olds) will sing Christmas songs at 5:30; then she will join us to for the Christmas concert with the adult choir and other kid's choirs, Imagine Christmas, which starts at 6:00, here is some info, the church is hard to miss, it is right off of 183 and Industrial Blvd (Collins turns into Industrial if you take it North to 183).
http://firsteulesschristmas.blogspot.com/
We will be in one of the front sections, you can find us there :)
JoElle is very excited about singing! We hope to see you there.
Love,
Megan, Tim, JoElle and Alexa
We wanted to invite you to our church's Christmas concert this Saturday, JoElle is singing in the kid's choir. We are back at First Baptist Euless again and loving it.
JoElle will be singing in the Kid's Choir at FBCE this Saturday, December 13th. We will be there at 5:00 so they kids can rehearse and so we can get a good seat close up :)
The Little Levites (JoElle's age- 3-5 year olds) will sing Christmas songs at 5:30; then she will join us to for the Christmas concert with the adult choir and other kid's choirs, Imagine Christmas, which starts at 6:00, here is some info, the church is hard to miss, it is right off of 183 and Industrial Blvd (Collins turns into Industrial if you take it North to 183).
http://firsteulesschristmas.blogspot.com/
We will be in one of the front sections, you can find us there :)
JoElle is very excited about singing! We hope to see you there.
Love,
Megan, Tim, JoElle and Alexa
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Alexa learned a new word
Alexa learned to say "Nigh nigh" to tell me she is ready to go night night. I wasn't sure at first if this is what she was telling me, but then I asked her "Do you want to go night night?" and she waved her hand and repeated it again "nigh nigh." When I put her in her crib, she smiled.
She is happy that we are able to understand her much better now, through several signs and some verbal words as well. I am happy too!
Lately, when I have her on the changing table (something she has always HATED with a vengeance) she signs "all done" to me! I just laugh and tell her I know you are all done, but I am not finished changing you!!!
Alexa has been crawling around the house saying "Na na" a lot; I think she is saying Nana's name, Nana has been over quite a bit to help me out. The other day, JoElle and I joined Peyton and Aunt Ana at the Omni theatre to see an ocean film, and as soon as Nana came in the door, Alexa crawled to her and held her arms up for Nana to pick her up :)
She still loves to bop up and down to music and loves to wave hi and bye to people. Anytime Aaron or my mom gets their keys and put on their shoes, she starts waving at them, and normally starts saying "byebye" It's really cute watching this!!! Alexa also waves hi to the people on tv, esp Yo Gabba Gabba!
She is happy that we are able to understand her much better now, through several signs and some verbal words as well. I am happy too!
Lately, when I have her on the changing table (something she has always HATED with a vengeance) she signs "all done" to me! I just laugh and tell her I know you are all done, but I am not finished changing you!!!
Alexa has been crawling around the house saying "Na na" a lot; I think she is saying Nana's name, Nana has been over quite a bit to help me out. The other day, JoElle and I joined Peyton and Aunt Ana at the Omni theatre to see an ocean film, and as soon as Nana came in the door, Alexa crawled to her and held her arms up for Nana to pick her up :)
She still loves to bop up and down to music and loves to wave hi and bye to people. Anytime Aaron or my mom gets their keys and put on their shoes, she starts waving at them, and normally starts saying "byebye" It's really cute watching this!!! Alexa also waves hi to the people on tv, esp Yo Gabba Gabba!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Review of writing letter E-H
We reviewed / practiced writing E, F, G, H and e, f, g, h on the whiteboard.
Also, JoElle wanted to do a monkey art project, so we used this monkey template:
http://www.dltk-teach.com/rhymes/monkeys/cd-rom.htm
Also, JoElle wanted to do a monkey art project, so we used this monkey template:
http://www.dltk-teach.com/rhymes/monkeys/cd-rom.htm
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