My cute little Moon's are changing so much so quickly. So for myself Im going to make record of what is happening with each one of them! Go ahead and read if you dare!
Ryan Kaley my eldest is so sweet! Now that she is 5 an age that Ive dreaded ever since working in children's ministry I must admit I love this age. She was great at 4 as well, but at 5 she is still sweet and mostly obedient, however she can do so much more. As the first day of public school was approaching, I will tell you that I really prayed and talked with Scott over and over again to make sure that homeschooling was what God was really calling us to do rather than us just wanting to do it. Just because I love to teach and want to homeschool doesnt necessarily mean that God wants that for our children. Having been in school I was worried that Ryan would miss out on so much, but Scott never having been in a school setting just didnt understand that. So at times it can be difficult talking to him about the subject. But when I do pray diligently on the subject God places me in situations and conversations that light my fire for homeschooling, which I think is His way to encourage me in His leading. That first week of seeing first day of school pics for many first time Kindergartners was hard for me with second guessing, however 2 weeks later when posts and pics on facebook discussed worn out, weepy, and cranky 5 year olds I felt better. My big girl has loved homeschooling this year. We have been into it 3 months now and she is moving very quickly reading, writing, and adding very well! It is so neat to hear her gain confidence in her reading knowing that Im the one that taught her. We have moved school to the afternoons as Ive found she does much better concentrating then. Since then I have had hardly any resistance. Ryan is also a great big sister to Bekah and Caleb. She is always taking care of them and always trying to please them. She is still glued to me and would never leave my side if she didnt have to. I love her hugs and kisses and her encouragment.
Bekah Jael my 2nd is finally calming down! At 3 1/2 it is happening! I figured Bekah would always be fidgety, but she can sit through a half hour program now, a book that is not a board book, and at the table through a meal! She is still wild mostly when appropriate, but she is less wiggly. She is definitely the one who teaches Ryan and Caleb everything acrobatic. It has been so enjoyable being on bedrest because of all the time I have to read her books since she finally likes them. Bekah is still dealing with the terrible 3's as she has many tantrums throughout the day, but that is easily diminished if she sleeps during rest time. Bekah has been doing preschool 2 days a week in the mornings and is pretty bored with preschool stuff so has begun Saxon K Math (which should really be for 4 yr olds!) and wants to do more writting. I never thought this before but Bekah may be our more naturally smart one. Unlike Ryan who has to taught things several time before actually understanding Bekah just seems to "get it." She adds and subtracts without even realizing it and after watching Ryan read to us the other day, Ryan didnt know a word that had been repeated earlier and Bekah told her what it was acting irratated! haha. Bekah is good at everything she does the first time she learns it whether it is physical or mental. Bekah is also our boss! Watch out she will tell you what she thinks and how you should do it. The thing with Bekah is that she will not back down no matter what. No matter what you do or say she will get in the last word. Bekah does not like it when a sibling is hurt or sad. Her way of dealing with it is to leave the room, but not console them. It makes her extremely uncomfortable. She also does not like to be complimented as it embarrasses her. Of course we do it anyway bc with her being 3 we feel like instead we are constantly correcting her. Bekah still loves her yellow baby and water cup which both are always with her. Bekah is definitely going to be a strong leader someday!
Caleb Ezra my "little man" is almost 2! I cannot believe it! How? Maybe Im just biased or because he does not talk yet, but this little guy is way too smart. He understands way too much! It is bizarre to have the conversations with him that we do considering he cannot talk (or wont talk Im not sure which). Caleb's favorite activities include reading train magazines, train books, watching train documentaries, playing trains, watching trains on the utube, running into the wall and falling backwards on his bottom, jumping off of anything onto toys or into bushes, swinging, playing blocks or with a ball, wrestling, and eating fruit all day long! If Caleb wants something he basically helps himself to what he wants or needs. If you tell Caleb "no" he gets very mad. He can now babble some b's, m's, w's, and d's. He has a few words being bubble, grandma (last week) and whoo whoo for a train. Otherwise Caleb has made up his own gestures and "mmm" fluctuations to communicate. My only goal for Caleb's speech is for him to refer to me as mama by his 2nd birthday! We shall see!!
This fall the kids will be busy with BSF (if dr will let me), girls are doing Ballet once a week, Wed night church for the girls with Grandma, church sunday mornings with Daddy (I cant wait until I can go back again), Bekah has speech on Monday mornings, Caleb has speech Friday afternoons, and homeschooling 4 days for Ryan and 2 days for Bekah! Should be a fun season even while on bedrest (at least for the kids that is!).
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