February 2008

It's the month of LOVE and our kiddos exude it. We are embarking on lots of independence from all three. Taylor is still the most fiercely independent & prefers to do everything herself. Sometimes she dresses 3x daily just to prove she can do it all by herself. Getting out the door takes MUCH longer since they like to put on their own coats, hats, mittens & shoes. Dylan still likes us to help him as much as possible but we are encouraging him to do it himself. We let them pick out their own pajamas each night and inevitably, they want to wear Dylan's PJ's (and his big boy underwear). Taylor has picked up potty training again now that she knows she can have a potty party AND Papa & Grandma Good are coming to town so she can show them what a big girl she is. Plus, she likes our potty song: "Here's to sister Lindsey, sister Lindsey, sister Lindsey; Here's to sister Lindsey she's potty trained now; she pees & she poos & she wipes & she flushes; here's to sister Lindsey, she's potty trained now!". Dylan has learned how to spin out with his low-profile tricycle cruising around the corners in the house . He is a speed demon and can immediately take off cruising again after a spin-out. Lindsey saw how much fun it was and she too picked up the skill. Dylan is still the master but Lindsey is not far behind. Taylor is more interested in her Cinderella (Polly Pocket) mini doll and baby dolls. Lindsey adores painting and coloring and they all like to play with moon sand, although mom doesn't appreciate it as much (very messy to clean up!). They have so much fun at gymnastics and are picking up new skills (their mini trampoline with a bar is now their make-shift bar they swing around at home to practice). Favorite playtime activities include lots of reading, playing a good game of chase, being thrown in the air by dad, dancing to music, riding their tricycles and hide-n-seek. Dad likes to play the Big Bad Wolf and they are the 3 Little Pigs who run into their playhouse and hide. Lots of belly laughs!! Lindsey likes to hold their hands and lead them whenever she can. Taylor likes to be babied by Lindsey, and Dylan is working on his sharing skills (has a hard time with this one, especially his cars, trucks and balls).