I’ve noticed that my posts about honesty tend to be on the negative side, so here’s a little something positive!

Grace is in a new independent streak, particularly in regards to cooking.  Chad taught her how to make a hot dog, and it’s now her go-to food.  (A little gross, I know).  I’ve been down for the better part of a week with the stomach flu, and she’s been SO helpful.  She gets her own snacks, offers to help, gives me blankets, asks if I need anything… she’s growing up so much.

Eli is (slightly) growing out of his crazy boy-ness, and FINALLY reads a book from time to time!  It almost makes me do a double-take when I see him with a book in his hands.  He is also starting to use his words more with his sisters (emphasis on starting to) and his hands less.  I heard him trying to explain his feelings to Ada today, it was so precious.

Ada… well, Ada’s still in progress.  Her stubbornness and calm defiance has sort of stepped up a notch, which I truly didn’t know was possible.  I find myself getting sucked into her crazy negotiations because they’re just calm conversations – they don’t feel like negotiations at all!  It’s amazing.  She’s way too smart for her own good.  Her intelligence still takes me off guard on a regular basis, and I almost want to give her what she wants simply because her negotiation skills deserve it.

Anyway, there’s a little update, that doesn’t involve being overwhelmed or being angry with my kids.  See???  It DOES happen from time to time. 🙂

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