Random sampling

Just a short update on each of the kids. Laurel is potty training this week. She is doing alright. I think I am a fair weather potty trainer. I don't really like doing it, and would love to just quit. However with all the trouble I had with Cameron potty training, I am not willing to be wishy-washy. She is going do this. Besides I can't have her striping every time she goes in a diaper. It's getting embarassing!
Ethan got his first report card. Kind of funny to get a Kindergarten report card. He is doing well, and his teacher says he is a "joy" and that he "brightens her day." He can be the same at home, but he is not so everyday. Atleast he has one safe place at home to be his crazy self.



What a deceptive picture this is. Cameron has the most charming smile, but beneath it is a busy mind. Cameron is loving Christmas time this year. He is so excited about Santa and the presents.

I am becoming such an experienced mother that sometimes I find joy in a crying baby. Not that I think his distress is funny, but crying is just part of being a baby and it can be cute. Luke is growing! Up to 17 lbs. already! Yikes. I sure grow them big around here. He is just like the older 3, so I am not concerned. He will thin out a lot after he starts walking.

Ode to Luke (3 months)

Luke is now 3 months old. How time flies! He is playing with toys, giggles and laughs, has tickle spots, gets so excited he practically jumps! It is an exciting time as a mother. The first few weeks with a new baby is so special but so challenging. Then all of a sudden they start doing all this amazing developmental stuff, and the sleepless nights, poopy diapers, and spit-up seems to be worth it (well, most days!)
I think having children has turned me into a philosopher. I look at them sometimes and just marvel! There is such great potential. I have such great dreams and hopes for them. I hope that they can find their own true talents. I dream of them growing up being kind and loving. I wish for so much joy and happiness with just a hint of sorrow, so they will recognize and appreciate the joy.

I want all these amazing things for them, now all I have to do is try and help them see all that they are capable of and try not to interfere too much with their greatness. I look at this picture of Luke and there is only love staring back at me. Is all the trouble worth it? I look at this picture and shout YES!

Paging Dr. Cameron Williams

Yesterday, Cameron decided to play doctor with Luke. I thought it was so cute! He was so intent on "taking Luke's blood." I sure he meant blood pressure. Luke didn't seem to mind all the fuss Cameron was going through, because it meant that someone was paying attention to him. Cameron LOVES his baby brother, and you can tell by the picture that Luke adores Cameron. Everyday Cameron is hoovering over him making him giggle, smile, belly laugh, and yes, sometimes cry. Everyday is an adventure in this house! It's funny to see what these kids will come up with next.
We will see if this game continues. Cameron probably would make a good doctor I think. He is truly empathetic and caring and he isn't very squeemish.

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The mean parents we are. We extort our child at the expense of our sense of humor. If you would like to see a short video of our Luke singing Feliz Navidad check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb6uObu08Uc. Merry Christmas.