Lots of changes at the Pig House! Mostly, though, its the Pigs themselves that are a changin’…
Emmett, seemingly without effort, went from training wheels to no training wheels to a Razor scooter in the span of two days. He’s a speed demon on the mean streets of Olympia, who–together with his crew–spreads cheer wherever he goes. His hair has been newly dreaded (although the locs can’t be seen under his helmet) and he’s lost his first tooth! (The tooth fairy brought him books which he loved, but he was upset he didn’t get to keep his tooth.) He assembles 7-12 year old Lego sets by himself and calls himself a Master Builder. His smile is contagious and he tells everyone, “You are my best friend.” Emmett is love incarnate.
Tessa is busting out with her reading and writing skills. She mostly enjoys writing letters to family members about Barbie (Grandma Betty got her started) and Barbie’s clothes. While choosing to be girly when working on her penmanship, Tessa gets a little more rough and tough in her reading choices. Her favorites are Berenstain Bears, Rescue Bots, and her Highlights magazine. Recently, Grandma Cheryl wrote Tessa a letter and she read the entire thing out loud by herself. On bike rides, Tessa enjoys enjoyment. The only thing keeping her from graduating to riding a two-wheeler is the fact that her hands are generally clasping flowers and sticks (it’s a real challenge keeping her from pulling every neighbor’s planted blooms) and her gaze is most often directed at whatever she’s most recently passed. She is firmly rooted in the present. Ride on, my friend.
Asher is a dancing machine. He can’t help but move when he hears music, even if its just a little shoulder dance. We aren’t sure if he got this from Emmett or if its an inherent love they share, but those boys just have to move. While Emmett’s dancing is explosive and wild, Asher’s movements originate from his hips. Either way, they are much alike. Asher and Riley made up a game they love to play–monster tag. They growl and chase each other. Oftentimes occurring before bedtime, Asher hides in the tent under Riley’s bed and lunges out at him with a smile plastered on his face and a low growl in the back of his throat. But if its quiet time for the Pigs, Tessa is Asher’s current snuggle choice. He pushes her over (none too gently either), pins her down with his chunky little body, and then he lays his head on her chest and grins. Wonderful.
Riley is both the house imp and helper, in equal measures. He will hide Emmett’s bunny deep down in a toy bin while helping to clean up the front room. He will talk about not leaving anyone out of snuggling in Mom and Dad’s bed while yelling that everyone takes up too much space. He shares all his snacks while he hoards books. He helps with anything related to the baby while inciting a screaming Tessa to wake the sleeping baby. He is a mystery wrapped in a enigma wrapped in a vest. His eyes crackle with light. Just make sure to check whether it is sass or sweetness illuminating them.
Never a dull moment here..
Pigs, Ho!
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