November 26, 2011

Happy Girl!

Highlights from today: (Click here for pictures)

• This was supposed to be a lazy Saturday morning but everyone was dressed and outside before 9.  When the kids started getting their shoes on, Robby warned them that it was about to rain.  I stalled as long as I could before going out thinking the rain would come but goodness that rain didn't fall until almost noon.
• When Anderson found out that we were going to let them play in the dirt (we usually do now but didn't when we first moved in) he was so excited.  I don't know what all 4 kids can do in a pile of dirt of hours and hours at a time but they sure find something.  Yesterday they had cars and trucks out but I didn't let them take any out today since I thought it was going to rain soon.  They still found plenty to occupy their time.  They did manage to find time for a few tractor rides.  Actually this morning, Campbell heard the tractor first and started taking off her pajama shirt shouting "side, side"
• Keaton ate once while we were outside, came outside a bit to visit and then laid by the window.  I tried to lay her where she could see outside so she wouldn't feel to left out.  I did get out a toy for her to grab at today-she has started grabbing her blanket so I figured it was time.  So far, Campbell has not banged her over the head with it.  Oddly though, as rough and loud that Campbell is with Keaton, I usually see Keaton grinning at her.  
• When we were coming in, I couldn't find Anderson and he had taken his shoes off and was sitting in front of Keaton making silly faces at her.  I called him back outside so he could strip down and head to the shower.  That is our standard procedure now-shoes, socks and clothes off at the back door and then a shower.
• We had lunch and most everyone watched a movie while Campbell helped me get out the Christmas ornaments.  I would cringe everytime she would shout "ball" and reach for my box.  We made it through without breaking anything.  Next up we left to run a few errands and the first stop was the Tractor Supply Co.  My two boys were in absolute heaven.  They could have stayed there forever.
• Then Reagan, Anderson and Graham played at Grannymom's house for a few minutes while we ran an errand.  Campbell and Keaton were sleeping in the car.  Before long we were all back home and having supper again.  The big event tonight was putting up the Christmas tree in the kids room.  Oh, they were so excited.  Reagan hung most of the ornaments and Campbell spent the whole time putting one ornament on and then taking it right back off.  They were all so excited to go to sleep with the tree lights on tonight.