(New Year's Eve with A Three Year Old)
I know that some of you have been waiting ages for updates and, for that, I apologize. I haven't had the desire or the time to do it. I still post photographs on my Facebook page, but there is a situation that has been keeping me away from Blogspot. It has been difficult for me to muster the energy to do this, as I promised him he would not see my children again. But, at the same time, I know the rest of you want me to continue my posts here. This very entry has been sitting for almost two weeks ~ today is February 13th ~ in my edit box, as I (even now) am unsure whether I want to post it.
So, what's new? Lots! Maddie has been growing like a bean stalk and will be the first to let you know that she is three, she is a big kid now. She is ever the joker, ever the sweetheart, and ever the sass machine. Who knew someone so small could be so full of spunk?? She is as strong willed as her mama and she isn't afraid to let you know. Like today, I caught her sneaking her third cup of yogurt and, when I told her no, she grit her teeth, shouted, "Hiiii~YAAAA!" and karate chopped my arm. Do I laugh or stick her in time out? Sometimes I am not sure of the appropriate response, as my first inclination is to laugh. She is just so dang funny! Last week, I was eating cooked spinach with mushrooms and she peeked into my bowl and said, "I don't like mushrooms, I fink I'm allergic. But I'll sure take some of dat sea weed, mommy!" Hilarity, in it's purest, most raw form. She really is a sweetheart, though. She has been a changed little lady since I took her on our mommy-Maddie trip. She is loving me again, and I cherish it. She gives kisses again, hugs, cuddles...she even shares her chocolate with me. If you know her, you know that she is a chocoholic. And, of course, she is as brilliant as ever. She enjoys drawing, painting, sculpting with play-Doh. She is crazy about all things frog related still. She is getting really good at puzzles and can do more complex ones in minutes. Like 15 piece picture puzzles. Watching her is amazing. I can't believe how much of a big girl she has become. And she is a wonderful big sister; she is madly in love with her brother. Well, unless he has happened to take one of her toys...
Calum is simply a doll. He is charming, relaxed, curious, and strong. He has started to give kisses to mommy and sissy, which I adore! He has six teeth (four up top, two in the bottom) and he's acting like there are more imminent; tugging his ear and such. He loves to climb, love to stand, and has started cruising the furniture. He sometimes gets brave and lets go, only to fall ~ which makes him frustrated. Sometimes, I will hold my hand out for him to get some leverage and he'll reach out to hold it, but then changes his mind and looks at me as if to say, "I can do it all by myself." He loves for me to cuddle him and loves for me to sing him to sleep. Both of my babies love for me to sing to them and they each have their own song. He is just a happy little guy and sweet as can be. He watches sissy like a hawk and seems to think she is the funniest thing there is. Whatever she is doing, he wants to do it too. What ever she is playing with, he wants to check it out. I love the two of them together. I hope they are always this good to each other.
Anyway, there is a quick update for you folks. I will try to be better about posting, but I hope you understand my trepidation. If there is one thing that I am, it is strong and I will get over all that is happening. But some days are harder than others. I suspect those will become fewer and fewer. I can only do as much as my heart allows for now, so please be patient with me.
