28 May 2012

10 Months

Have I mentioned what a joy it is to have twins? I'm seriously in love with these babies and everything about them.  My sister-in-law told me the other day that a baby's face causes endorphins to be released in adults.  Oh my, how this is true!  My heart practically melts when I see them.  I don't mean to brag but goodness, Pearl and Eloise are the best babies.  They hardly fuss unless they're hungry or tired and even then, they're easily soothed.

At this point it's still difficult for anyone outside the family to tell them apart.  Pearl's face is a bit narrower and Eloise has round cheeks but that's about all you get.  It used to be that Eloise was the mellow one (for a few months) but she's caught back up and their personalities are very similar.  Eloise falls asleep a little easier at night while Pearl sometimes fusses a bit before giving up and closing her eyes.  They both love eating, just like Mom and Dad, and have managed to keep the rolls that Sophie and Jonah so quickly got rid of.

Eloise crawls and Pearl still prefers her one-armed army crawl.  They've discovered the kitchen cabinets and drawers, thereby causing Grandpa Bush to spend an entire day installing baby-proof latches. 









25 May 2012

A Graduate

We're so proud of our Jonah Boy.  He is now officially a preschool graduate.  I can't believe he'll be heading off to kindergarten this fall.  I've tried not to worry too much about the politics and issues with the public school system and have decided to be a little more relaxed about his first year of school.  Let kids be kids, right?  I am a little worried about him getting bored as he's already reading very well and even reads the scriptures for us at night.  He's extremely verbal and intelligent and I hope he feels challenged enough to enjoy learning. 

We loved Jonah's teacher this year and the school was wonderful.  He felt comfortable there since he went to the same school last year.  When I asked Jonah about his graduation he said he felt pretty proud being a graduate just like Daddy was last year. 

He would often come home these last couple of months practicing his songs for his final program.  The repertoire included songs like "Skinamarinky Dinky Dink" and "Ants Go Marching" among other favorites.  He was baffled that I knew the words to some of them and asked, "Hey! How do you know that song, Mom?!" 

Jonah's favorite things to do right now are play outside with his friends, ride his bike, and build Legos.  From the moment his breakfast is done, he's out the door and usually only comes back in for lunch and dinner.  Thank goodness for a wonderful neighborhood with great kids and parents.

Jonah with is friends Ole (left) and Alex.


Tug o war with the teachers

Sophie cracks me up. She models things so seriously.  This reminds me of a picture from the '90s.


She loved field day as much as anyone

Jonah with Ms Wendy