Updates

It is still cold but a lot of the snow has melted!  I think we might be on our way to spring.

 

Ty is starting to put two words together.  It surprises me when he does but I loved it when I heard "more ham."  He is a screamer lately.  Especially when he wakes up or during meal time.  He refuses whatever I offer him at first, and then quickly changes his mind as he asks for a "fork."

He loves books and puzzles.  When friends come over to play he doesn't follow them or go in the basement to play.  He stay right around his mom.

He is learning his colors.  He knows "owie" (orange), blue, yellow, green, and purple.

I have a vision of Eric and I taking turns every month and taking the kids out on a one-on-one date.  I took Blake out last Friday night.  He wanted to get a donut at Martin's and then attend his schools variety show. 

 

He picked out a big cinnamon roll looking donut and we went to the top story and sat at a table.  He ate his donut fast--like he was eating a corn on the cob.  While earting he talking fast about his day.  He was talking for a little while and then paused and said "What about you mom?"  So I told him all about my day. 

 

When he was done he started walking down the stairs in front of me.  On his own he stopped, turned, and held out his hand for me.  I know that there won't be much longer for him to want to hold my hand.  (Or run up and hug me when I volunteer in his class).  But I'm writing it down to remember!  It was so sweet. 

 

We parked across the street from the high school because the parking lot was so crowded.  We ran over and were lucky enough to have someone give us their seat.  Blake sat on my lap and we watched the first half of the talent show.  It was fun to hear him talking about all the kids he knew.  We had a great time together.

 

Last week I had Blake's parent teacher conference at school.  His teacher said that he is a gem and a pleasure to have in her class.  She said that he is a good example to his friends and is very obedient.  He participates in class, is a leader, and is kind to others.  I was so proud of Blake to hear that.

 

Yesterday at church Blake had a lesson on being a missionary.  He came home with a tag that said Elder Jensen.  I asked him if he wanted to serve a mission and he said he wanted to go to Michigan.  He said he would go to peoples houses and teach during the day and at night he would come home (here) to sleep.

 

I took Janie out the next night.  She also wanted a donut from Martin's--and chose the same one as Blake.  I didn't get a donut but as we sat down and after she took one bite, she held it out for me to take a bite. 

 

We brought Princess Candyland and Spot It and played on a table upstairs.  She was thrilled.  That night in her prayers she said something to the effect of "Thanks for letting me have a fun night with mom."  Cute.