Adelynn (22 months):
This girl is spunky. Her personality is the girl version of Lincoln - independent, verbal, social, entertainer, and strong-willed. She is at the point where she wants to do everything her brothers do and doesn't seem to recognize (or care) that she is not even 2 years old yet.
* Her verbal skills amaze us. She has been "talking" since Christmas, but her use of sentences has exploded. It is crazy seeing such a little thing talk and communicate with us in a legible manner. Lincoln was slow to develop verbal skills, but not this girl. I think it's part of her desire to "keep up" with them.
* She doesn't mind being left places at all which is a blessing (Noah was the opposite!). She loves going to church and knows exactly where her room is - and of course insists on strolling in their by herself without holding my hand. She likes being left at the gym, Bible study, and gets crazy excited to stay with both sets of grandparents.
* The girl is ready to be potty trained which blows my mind and is a phase I'M not ready for yet. She has gone potty a few times and tells us before she is about to go (by which I tell her to go ahead and "go" and then I change her!). I'm of the camp that I don't potty train until you can undress/dress yourself and do it with little to no assistance. Especially with new baby coming, it's just way more work until they can independently do those things (imo). So she's staying in diapers for now. When she asks to go on potty, I let her, but just for fun.
* She loves to color, sing, dance, play swords, play babies, and do anything her brothers do! She now knows the first part of the chorus of "Let it Go" (thanks to her brothers) and belts it out like no other - it's hilarious.
* She loves to pray which is the sweetest thing ever. She prays for her baby dolls which melts my heart.
* She's a mam's girl - I finally got one! She loves doing anything I do - especially the things I do to get ready - which results in her loving to get her hair done, put on shoes (which she can do all by herself now!), and making sure she has a bow in. She loves snuggling with me and has a hard time going to bed if I'm not there to put her down.
* She's a sleeping champ like her brothers. Goes to bed about 8:30 and wakes up between 8:30-9:00. She takes a nap when the boys do for about 4 hours (used to be 3 hours, but past month they have been long and I have to wake her up).
* She has started showing defiance when she doesn't get her way. She will have a stare down with you (hard not to laugh) and if she gets a spanking, she doesn't cry but immediate hides her face in her hands for about 3 minutes straight. It's kind of funny. Then she hugs you and says "sowwy". She doesn't have too many tantrums yet but with that strong will, I know they are coming!!!!!
Noah (4 years old):
* Now this boy has stolen my heart as of the past few months or so! He has turned a corner from the tantrums and such and has taken on such a sweet, compliant spirit lately. He has great interest right now in the stories of Jesus and how to follow Him which has been an absolute joy to watch and grow.
* He is still his quirky, squirmy, odd little self which makes him incredibly unique. He has become more social and loves playing with kids his own age. He loves going to classes and is super excited about going to pre-school next year (which is where he has changed some - I always thought it would be a struggle). He doesn't just love learning school stuff to the extent that Lincoln does, but LOVES learning through play, stories, and hands-on things. This kid can PLAY.
* I'm not joking - Noah knows almost every frequently played commercial jingle on TV. It's so weird.
* Him an d Adelynn have become close. They can play together for hours, which i attribute to Noah being so kind and patient with her. I love watching their relationship develop.
* He is an electronic whiz. He recently ordered something off Ebay all by himself (which we returned...and passcode protected). This morning we heard him talking to "Siri" telling her "I'll give you fifty bucks if you give me that frozen toy???" Not joking.
* Noah still naps for 3 hours a day but is a night owl like Jason.
* His love tank gets full by snuggling with him in a movie, taking him to pick out a new toy, or letting him stay the weekend with his grandparents.
Lincoln (5 years old):
* He's been in a little bit of a tough phase, but one that makes sense developmentally. Basically he's so stinking big for his age and prefers to play with older kids, but he's still 5; this amounts to some frustration at times because he wants to act more independently than he can for a 5 year old. We've had to fight some battles with this independence. It's a hard line helping him foster it, but also making sure he's SAFE!
* He still takes a nap most days for a couple of hours. But the MINUTE he wakes up, he runs to the window to see if his friends are home from school so he can go out and play with them.
* Playing basketball/football for hours with his friends down the street FILLS HIS LOVE TANK - my social one.
* He LOVES school - which is no surprise and is so giddy about starting kindergarten next year (I am not).
* He has been this way since he was a baby, but he still considers most people his friend - regardless their age. For instance, most of the Tiger basketball team are his buddies, and he tells us that him and Ky Madden and Bobby Portis (razorback bball players) are his friends and that they "talk". He also considers himself to have become "good friends" with Marcus Monk, one of Jason's players older brothers. It's hilarious hearing him talk about these older guys like they are the same age. Lincoln's just a hard one to reign in and remind him that he is FIVE.
* He is still obsessed with all things basketball. He regularly watches college and pro games with Jason, knows more players than I do (and of course their numbers), and has a good understanding of the game. It will be fun the day he starts playing!
* He is NOT a night owl! Lincoln absolutely wears out. Makes me nervous for kindergarten next year. I predict he comes home and takes a nap. :)
And then in about 40-44 days, comes this little guy! Still no name. Kind of stressing me out now. Ha.
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