Eden notes

Eden:
Upon learning that we are going to Asher's preschool swimming party:  "We go SWIMMING?  I wuv it!!  I want to go SWIMMING!  We get wet!  Fun, fun, fun!"

Upon learning that her Target dollar-bin Hello Kitty socks can't be worn more than one day:  "I need MO' Hewwo Kitty socks!"

Upon passing the book section in any store and mommy not stopping:  total meltdown.  She is a decided bibliophile...just amazes me as that is not something I feel I could have nurtured, and is mostly innate (Mommo genes??).

Upon being put in the crib for nap time (which is always rest/play time):  singing, singing, singing.  Especially Frozen songs, and she knows as many words as the boys...nearly.

Upon having any time for play with any slightly available partner:  "We play cup a' tea!"  (a.k.a. tea party)  Cup a' tea marathons can last indefinitely.

Upon being told 'no' in no uncertain terms...sometimes heaves a heavy sigh and says, 'OOOOOh-kaaaay' with the cutest resignation.  More often, throws a fit of epic proportions including foaming at mouth!  It's that wonderful age.

At all times, "I wuv my brudders!" and "I wuv my daddy" in close 2nd.  However, definitely mostly a mamma's girl, and my 'I wuv you's' are said while palms secure my cheeks and eyes are stared into...sweetest child-rearing moments yet.

Owen's 7th

Another birthday party in the bag :)  Owen's prayer list included a sunny day for his party, and despite rain forecasts up til the night before, his request was granted!  Owen had a Ninjago party with a ninja costume relay, a ninja weapon hunt, a race to remove legos from the rice pit with chopsticks and assemble the tallest tower, a water balloon launch with Owen's Dad as target (self-volunteered and made the kids' day!!), a ninja quiz and shooting helium balloons with foam darts.  Great fun had by all :)  Can't believe he's SEVEN!!!!

Eden

Growing up!  Too fast!