Sometimes when I look at you I think you're already so grown up and other times I see how small you really are. You have become such a good helper I can count on. When I need help in the kitchen or doing something around the house you rush in, even if I called for "Zeke" ;) One of your favorite chores is vacuuming. I usually ask you to vacuum the rug, but you typically go above and beyond and pull out the hose and get the corners and other places around the living room that you find dirt. You also clean the mirrors in the bathroom and help wipe down the sinks. You are protective of every single person in your family. You always rush to their aid and defend them.
- You have begun to enjoy painting and art a little more. We got out the Wii earlier this fall and you love to play Mario Kart. You often ask to play, especially on days that are cold/rainy/snowy. I explained to you early on that we got the Wii out because some days it's too hard to go outside and it gives you something to do inside, and you have remembered that well. And ask me a little too often :o)
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- You were so excited to help Naomi celebrate her 1st birthday this year!
- Last year, the day after your birthday (if I remember right) you had already put in your request for a spiderman birthday cake for when you turn 5. That desire has lasted an entire year! We have never even seen a spiderman movie! ha! But your pumpkin above and the cake I'm getting ready to decorate and some of your gifts and the decorations all over the house are Spiderman-themed and you are loving it!
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| So pleased with your Twilight Sparkle costume! |
- You love the bunk bed Daddy made for you earlier this year! You spent many months on the top bunk, and have just recently switched with Zeke. Now, on the bottom, you have created several blanket hammocks for all your stuffed animals to sleep in. It's really quite the spectacle! 
- For preschool, we worked on weather one day, so I had you and Zoë dress up in different types of clothes and we practiced finding the picture of appropriate clothing for each type of weather -- cold, rainy, hot, etc. It was a fun little project!
- Supporting your brother at his Board Break-a-thon for TaeKwonDo one Saturday morning. You really wanted to be there for him!
- You seem to enjoy going along on our Wild+Free adventures. It's fun to explore different parks and nature trails in our area. You 3 do a great job keeping up with some of the older kids! I love that it is growing your love for nature as well as giving you extra social opportunities to make friends!
- You have enjoyed following along with the stories I'm reading aloud. I think your favorite has been "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". You asked lots of questions and enjoyed many of the different aspects of being brave and defeating the enemy. We followed up a few weeks later and watched the Judy Garland version of the movie. You were disappointed that they didn't include the lion killing the spider and left out the wearing of the spectacles in the Emerald City. You really pay attention to details! Recently you've begun to bring up memories from long ago, things I am very surprised you remember!
Let's pause for the birthday interview with the birthday boy (Dec. 16, 2018)
- What's your favorite color? Purple
- Favorite TV show? I like My Little Pony and also, the Magic School Bus
- Favorite movie? My favorite movie is Ferdinand because I liked the part when he was a little kid, not when he was so big. It made me freaked out.
- What is your favorite thing to eat? Pasta and Pizza and also soup, different kinds of soup, like chicken pot pie like we ate last night.
- Who is your best friend? Zeke-y, my brother is my best friend. But sometimes I leave him alone.
- What do you want to be when you grow up? A spy! A spy like Chase so I can see tracks and figure out which animal it is.
- What do you like best about Zeke? I like playing games with him and also playing hide and Zeke and playing tag and my favorite thing to do with him is... make goofy faces.
- Zoë? I like playing tag with her and also running with her and also my favorite things about Zoë is when she wears beautiful dresses.
- Naomi? I like walking with her and also climbing with her so she can learn and also my favorite thing to do with Naomi is feed her.
- Daddy? Sometimes I like watching movies with him and also reading books and also telling guinea pig stories and my favorite thing to do with Daddy is play hide and zeke. ;)
- Mommy? I like cooking with you and also I like letting you help me play my songs {on the piano} and also to do homeschooling and work in my book.
- What are you most looking forward to about being 5? So I can be in Zeke's class and get prizes {he'll move up to the gym at church and he'll earn prizes for learning his memory verses at Kids City}
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| At the Railroad Spray park in Loveland when we visited Grandma in August |
1 comment:
Levi, you are a smart, witty kid. You can do great things this year and always. I love you. Mimi
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