Time and time again I write about how quickly the kiddo's are growing... but with each passing minute and day, I am constantly reminded at how much they've grown and how far we've come.
Take Abigail...at 14mo old (today) she knows how to "hamm up" the place. She is expressive, joyful, and definitely knows what she wants. The best thing about teaching her the sign language word "more" was for us to know when she wanted more to eat... and the worst thing is... her wanting more to eat! Lucky for us, she knows how to apply the sign to more than just food... drink, play, and even the flashing of the camera. (She is quite fond of getting her picture taken.) Being able to look up to her brother and sisters has forced her to grow up faster than ever!
And the trio... with their grown-up conversations throughout the day. Today, for example, Gabby was complaining how cold it is here and how we need to find another place to live that isn't quite so cold! (Right on, my dear little one!) But the straight-forward-ness of her thoughts reminds me of how simple life could (and should, often) be. Mateo's "holy moly" expression because he was excited about something today sent me reeling with laughter... and Mary's insistence on wearing dresses (that don't quite cover her hiney) and tights help keep the perspective that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. (Of course we don't need to match!)
I am so blessed to have these constant moments throughout my day!
mateo's leftover eggs are yummy!!!
star of the show
daddy's pride and joy