I cannot believe that my baby girl is going to be four in just a month. She is such a diva and definitely has her on agenda and ideas. She is a Virgo to the core and perfection is not just something she strives for, she demands it. I read an article written by a parent of a Virgo and chuckled as the author described a scene where their child crumbled up a paper because the dolphin he drew had sad eyes not brave eyes. This is my Kayleigh. The bows must lay facing a certain direction on her dolls, her clothing must fit just right, the outfit must have a skirt or dress, and her socks cannot be too tight because if so, they 'hurt'. It wears me out, but it is SO her. I finally resorted to saying that 'socks can't hurt.' This does not convince her. Either way, she is very particular and if she doesn't find what she's looking for from me, she will fix it herself (fine by me). She loves to draw and will literally spend hours drawing and making stories. Obviously she dictates her stories to me and let's just say we need some work sticking to topic. :) She loves books and it warms my heart to have her bring me a book and just sit next to me while I read. This girl loves books. She also loves to be outside. She is looking forward to school starting up again and she also loves My Little Pony. One of her favorite things to do is to have a 'pony party'. That is basically where you brush all the ponies and make them stand around in a circle with the various 'sessories (accessories) that she has. Once we set one up, she decides it is 'the perfect pony party' and will usually insist it stays set up for a few days. She likes to throw in random adjectives in her conversations- which I find hilarious. Like the other day when she told me that my hair looked 'gorgeous' (it was in a ponytail so I know she was lying.) :)
She is a wonderful big sister. She adores Colton and he adores her. She loves to help and do all the things a big sister should do. I have also come to the conclusion that it is a miracle that younger siblings survive- period. As gentle and as well as Kayleigh means, she pretty much knocks him down, steps on him, throws something at him, or trips him daily. He is a tough guy so he usually doesn't mind. "I'm gonna love him and squeeze him and hug him." So so blessed to have two wonderful blessings. I love seeing them in action together.
I also can't get over the fact that my baby boy will be one in less than a month! Where did the time go?! He is so much fun. I am constantly reminded of how different boys are than girls. Like totally different. I work with kids, so I know this, but it's just so surprising. Colton is crawling and walking behind his push toys but not on his own yet. He climbs on things and gets in to everything. Any time he spots an opening, he's off and trying to 'explore' as Kayleigh would say. He, of course, says "Mama and Dadda" and bu-bu (Kayleigh has dubbed him Bubba since pretty much the day he came home from the hospital) He will mimic anything (both noises and gestures.) He will mimic words like no, ball (ba), banana (nana), Elmo (melmo), nose (no), mouth (mou), milk (muh). He is very eager to try and say words is very proud of himself when he does. He also started making a squinty, smiley face. Kayleigh did something similar we used to call it her 'pretty eyes' but that doesn't really work with a boy. Lately that smiley squint has turned in to an angry squint. Almost a sassy face and it makes me laugh. It is usually accompanied by an angry screech (Colton mad! Colton smash!) Exhibit A:
He is very easy going and pretty much just along for the ride- As long as he's fed. He loves to eat and he will try almost anything. Quite refreshing after Ms. Picky Pants. He loves banana and will not let me feed him a single thing. We have resorted to buying those bag mashed fruits and veggies that he can just squeeze on his own. He loves any and all table food as well. We are making the transition from nursing to regular milk and he is doing great. He is too busy to sit and nurse now anyway. Except for first-thing in the morning and at the end of the day. He isn't totally sold on the flavor of cow's milk. He is loud and destructive and all boy. When my parents were down my dad was watching Colton 'play' and he said he wasn't sure if Colton was trying to figure out his toy or if he was trying to destroy it. It is so true. He has ripped parts off toys that made it unscathed through three years of play with Kayleigh. He will NOT build a tower of blocks. As soon as I get more than two stacked, that's fair game to demolish. It is not about constructing or creating, but rather dissecting and dismembering with him. He adores Jourdan and is giddy when he gets home from work. He waves but is not interested in clapping. He does not have a ton of hair but it was getting long. I was worried about taking him to get a cut (he never sits still) but he did SOOOO good. And now we can 'spike' his hair again. :) He is so snuggly and just a sweet boy. As Kayleigh frequently says "We have such a sweet brother. We have to tell God thank you." She is so right.
