Dancing

I got the kids a new kids dance cd, and they love it! Katharine, who was known as "dancing queen" in utero, is living up to her name. That girl loves to dance! They are all so cute dancing the Hokey Pokey and Pop goes the Weasel. Though I'm afraid Kaden and Colin have their father's rhythm, or lack thereof :). Even at 4, I bet they could beat Jason in a dance off :). Katharine runs around and says, "More dance! More dance!" She loves it!

Katharine's Birthday!

We had a quasi birthday for Katharine. We all went to Chick-fil-a with Aunt Stephanie and Uncle John. They had a great time playing in the indoor playscape. We then went home and had cupcakes and opened presents. Katharine fell right into the swing of things! She helped sing "Happy Birthday". She, again, did not eat her cupcake, but she was all about opening her presents and kept saying, "presents! presents!". She really liked her little purse and sunglasses. She wore them to Lowe's the next day and gave everyone a little laugh! They said she was a little starlite, and she hated all the attention :).
She is trying really hard to potty train herself, which is so refreshing after her brothers! She is doing it, basically, on her own. She is so independent, she gets upset when you help her. She is such a sweet little thing, but so strong willed at times! I have definately met my match with her! Happy Birthday, Katharine!!

Park day and Kaden likes a girl!

Kaden and Colin were making art work the other day. Colin told me that he made his for me. I asked Kaden if he made his for me, too. You said, "No. I made this for Sophie." Wow! Now he is making art for this girl?? Good grief!
This morning, Kaden was very concerned about forgetting Sophie's "card". He was adamant about making sure we brought it to school. At school, Kaden walked into the classroom and gave his "card" to a bewildered Sophie. So sweet! Oh my goodness! Aren't we to young for this stuff?? It is really sweet, but I did not expect this type of behavior at barely 4! We are going to have to keep an eye on our little casanova :).
Mommy and Katharine go shopping while the boys are in school. Katharine, you are such a good shopper! You love to push the cart around, though you "drive" about as well as I do :). We picked you guys up after lunch because it was a beautiful day, and we all went to the park. When we pulled in the parking lot, Colin said, "Thank you, Mommy! Thank you for taking us to the park! We love this park!" Kaden then said thank you, too. So sweet. You guys were all over the big kid slides and rock climbing wall. Of course, Katharine was following your lead :). She has to do whatever you guys do, or at least try :) We all had a great time.
Tonight we went to the mall. You guys love going to Pottery Barn Kids and the Disney Store. You also love the carousel. You guys all got little trinkets from the Disney Store because Daddy has very little will power :). Tomorrow is Katharine's Birthday! Can't believe she is going to be 2!!

Kaden is sick

You have been fighting a cough and drainage for a week now :(. I heard you coughing at night and went to check on you and give you some medicine. As I was walking out of your room, I heard an awful sound. I asked if you threw up, and you said yes, very matter of fact. So calm. We changed your clothes and bed, and I slept in your room for the rest of the night. You are so sweet and calm when you are sick :). Hope you feel better soon. . .

Daddy Donut Day!

Today was Daddy donut day at preschool. Daddy went to work late, just so he could go with you guys. You all really enjoyed having Daddy there with you. When it was over, Daddy told me that Kaden got up and gave a donut to a little girl named Sophie from his class. When I asked you why you gave her a donut, you said, "because I love her." Oh my goodness! Aren't we to young for puppy love??

Outside!

It's a beautiful day today, so we go out to play in the backyard. I pull weeds, and you guys are enthralled. You both want you own shovel and "globes". We go to Lowe's and get you guys your own shovels and gloves :).

President's Day

Daddy was off today, so we had a family day and went to the Dallas World Aquarium. You all fell asleep in the car. Colin woke up and vomited in your car seat. I turned around and asked if you were okay. You said, "It's okay, Mommy. It's all done. There's no more going to come out." You throw up, and then you comfort me! So sweet. We stopped at Target and got you some new clothes, and you said you still wanted to go to the aquarium. So to the Aquarium we went! We all had a nice time. You boys like the crocodiles and the spiders. Katharine likes to look for Nemo :).

Grandpa Mark and MeMe visit

Grandpa Mark and MeMe came to visit us this afternoon. You all were so excited that they were here! They brought you guys trucks that play music, go, and come back to you. You loved them! We were not as pleased with the musical aspect of them :). They brought Katharine a pink rocking horse that sings while you rock. You loved it! You guys were all telling Grandpa "knock, knock" jokes, including Katharine. However, you don't fully understand knock knock jokes :). You say knock, knock, and then you guys scream and run away!! So funny! Katharine, of course, follows your lead. Katharine, you finally warmed up to MeMe and let her hold you :). We all had a great visit, and you all were sad to see them go. . .

Colin and Kaden's 4 year check up

Bummer. . . We had to go to the Doctor :(. You guys are growing fine, but could stand to gain some more weight! Your hearing and sight were fine. Even though you both had been fighting a cold, Dr. G thought you guys were well enough to get your shots. Yuck :(. I held you guys and told you this would be a big ouchie, but it would be quick. I hate it when you guys have to do something that hurts you :(. Colin went first, and he cried during the shots, but was fine once he got his lollipop. Kaden went and I held you too, but you always take it a little harder. Even after your lollipop, you still cried for about 3 minutes over the injustice of it all :(. Then you were fine, too. I was so prould of you both. It's no fun to get shots. . .

Our First Dentist Appointment

We had our first dentist appointment today. You both were really excited about going and getting new toothbrushes and meeting the "tooth doctor". I had to finish filling out your paperwork, so you guys went back without me, and you didn't mind! When I finished, I found you guys lying side by side in the dentist's chairs watching Dora on TVs in the ceiling! The hygienist was cleaning your teeth, and you both laid there so still. She commented on how sweet and good you both are.
When the Dentist came to exam Colin, you started blowing her kisses! So sweet! Plus, no cavities! When she examined Kaden, you sat there with your legs crossed at the ankle, just chillin :). No cavities for you either!
You guys got balloons and new toothbrushes! When we left, you both said that you wanted to be a "tooth doctor" when you get big :). Then Colin said that he wanted to go see the tooth doctor every day :). I am so proud of you guys!

Telling Colin and Kaden that we are pregnant

Tonight we told you guys that we are going to have another baby. You were both really sweet and said you were excited. You both touched my belly and marveled there was a baby in there. Colin then said, "Mommy, you've had a lot of babies in your belly!" Yes, I have Colin :). Kaden said he thought the baby was going to be a girl. Colin then asked if Katharine was a girl :). I said yes, then you said you thought the baby would be a girl, too :). So glad you guys are excited about being big brothers again :).

Colin and Kaden's 4th Birthday

I cannot believe you guys are four! What an amazing blessing you both have been. You both have accomplished so much this year! Potty training is completed! Good grief, I was beginning to wonder :). We moved from Lubbock to Frisco, and you guys took it all in stride. So brave. You both adjusted so well, but you always have each other for support.
You also started preschool this year and handled that with great aplomb. It was as if you had walked into that classroom for years. I was so proud of you, and just a little sad you were both that self sufficient :). Mommy still likes to feel needed :).
You both are taking such large strides in becoming the little people you are going to be. Colin is so empathetic and caring. You are so sensitive to other's feelings and can pick up when people are not acting themselves. Then you give them a hug or a kiss and say it will be "otay" :). It instantly makes me feel better. You are very intuitive.
You are also a little thrill seeker! Ginormous slides for much older children do not dissuade you from going down them. . . on your belly. . . laughing all the way :) There is a huge twister slide at church that is at least two stories tall. You went up to it with Daddy while I waited at the bottom for you to come out. I heard you giggling all the way down and knew exactly when to expect my son to emerge :). You are usually very calm and patient, to a fault. Sometimes getting you ready in the morning is like watching paint dry! You can be laid back to a fault :). When I ask you to hurry, you then turn my words against me and say, "Mommy, you need to be patient with us." So funny.
Kaden. You are so aptly named for your Grandfather. You like to push limits and boundaries, and you do it with a smile :). You enjoy talking and speaking your mind. You often speak for Colin as his spokesperson. When you guys go to bed at night, you will sometimes come out and report to us that Colin needs this or that. You are a good big brother and keep an eye on Katharine. She likes to hold your hand when we are in public places. So sweet.
Happy Birthday to my favorite guys. I love you more than you will ever know :).