Spring has sprung! In a land where there is darkness but no snow, we are looking forward to the changes that come with the lengthening days. But first, we recall with gratitude events of the rainy winter. Emmett and Riley outgrew their toddler beds and (probably belatedly) moved into big kid beds. Both boys picked out tent beds–a low loft with a canopy covered bed on top and and tent below. They’ve been a great hit with all four pigs. Tessa earnestly looks forward to when she will be big enough for her own tent bed. Not yet, little pig!
A bout of sickness moved though the house (again!) and even took down first our nanny and then her brother, so that Daddy stayed home to take care of us when Mom was sick and then she was flying solo when he went back to work. We loved having him home, and we told him that we intend for him to be able to stay home with us all the time and never have to go back to work. He loves being with us, so it will be a win-win (times four pigs).
We are progressing amazingly through our school, doing a lot of science lately. We learned about matter, weather, and seasons, and Tessa has proved a natural with science, picking it up faster than anyone else. Keep it up, Sweet T! Riley, on the other hand, is our resident mathematician. He excels at addition, and he’s proud of his skill. As should he be. Emmett continues to read words we never knew he learned (headdresses?), while smiling shyly at our recognition of his aptitude. So cute.
And all the while, Asher keeps growing. He loves mimicking everybody. He dances like Emmett. He plays in the sand like Riley. He wrestles like Tessa, which is to say he launches himself at people and holds on tightly as they fall to the ground. He repeats everyone equally well. Yelling, “Tessa, stop!” like Riley. Or, “Emmett, don’t!” like Tessa. He says, “I’m done,” when finished eating. He’s smiley and soft and huggable and a big ball of love. We fight over him often, not wanting to share our time with our wonderful baby.
We are each unique and amazing, contributing to a balanced group where each contribution is appreciated. And Legos are the glue that hold it all together…
With love,
Four Fantastic Pigs
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