Operation Girls-Share-a-Room is Underway!

Clare's little room has basically looked the same since the day I brought her home from the hospital. She's been sleeping in a toddler bed (that was converted from the crib), and not too much else has changed. We've decided that Lila and Clare will share a room, and that we will put Ivey in Lila's room. We've purchased bunk beds that will be painted white, and they should be ready Monday. So, today got started on getting Clare's room ready. I must be super hormonal because I had a hard time letting go of her little nursery. She kept saying that she sure was going to miss her bed ... her animals ... her toys ... her pink walls, but after Josh got a coat of purple paint on the walls, she thought her room looked gweat. ;-) I took a few for-memory's-sake pictures of her in her room this morning ... poses and all. Can't wait to share pictures of what their room looks like when we're done with it!!

Ready to work!

Dr. Clare Cook

All week this past week, Clare has been learning about community helpers at Sissy's house. She really got into thinking and pretending she was a doctor -- she's been nursing her animals and babies all week. To name a few others, she learned about firemen, teachers, and a vetanursery (veterinarian). On Friday, she got to dress up as her choice community helper. Thanks to Raleigh and Hannah, her little costume was complete. It was so funny -- all week she kept saying that Friday was Halloween and she got to dress up.

 I personally think she's the cutest little doctor that I've ever seen!!

Little Shower for Ivey

We had a little family shower with Josh's mom, aunt, and cousins last weekend to celebrate Baby Ivey and her new little cousin that will be here next week, Autrey Rose. It was mainly a diaper and wipe shower, but I did get a few other little items -- mainly a monogrammed diaper cover and bib, a pacifier clip and lovey. We had a great breakfast and enjoyed visiting with family. It was a great morning to celebrate these precious new little loves that will be here soon!

Lila's Six Year Update

Lila's had a a big year this year ... mainly, starting kindergarten. She really enjoys school ... loves her teacher ... her friends ... really likes going to Extended Day in the afternoon (for which I'm thankful). She's in her teacher's "green" group, which is the upper reading group. She went from knowing just a few words and not really knowing how to sound out and blend words to reading like a champ. We have weekly homework. Most nights we have to time her on high frequency words, and then we have other homework sprinkled in. She normally has to read a little leveled reader book and do some reader response sheets with it. Some nights it feels like a lot .. especially for kindergarten, but she's learning, and I'm thankful for the push it gives her. She's also doing really well with her math, and I catch her doing some little math things here and there. I haven't pushed much at all ... I'm confident in her abilities ... she's doing great in school and it'll all come as it needs to.

She's lost two teeth -- the two on the bottom, and the adult ones are pretty much in. They have come in pretty good -- you hardly notice them. No more loose teeth at the moment, and I'm okay with that. :)

Clare and Lila get along so well. They are such great little friends, and Lila really looks after her little sister -- she's really encouraging. Clare is a real pain to dress some morning, but Lila can usually go in and talk her into wearing something ... she's very calm and motherly about it. I foresee Lila being a really huge help when the baby arrives in April.

We've had to deal with a few "school" behaviors that have been picked up since August ... mainly some growniness and sassiness. She's trying to find her way, I know, but this little transitional time (like most, I'm sure) is not easy. I'm constantly in prayer that we are doing what is needed for her as parents.

She's extremely sensitive. She can cry easily. She's very much a rule follower (especially at school -- at home, we're having to work on that a bit). She's helpful. She loves tickle time with her daddy -- it has to be one of her favorite things ever. In the end, it boils down to the fact that she's such a girl ... and I mean, a girl. 

We love you, Lila Wilson, and we couldn't be more proud of the little lady that you are becoming! You are our heart...forever and ever!

Lila's Slumber Party

Here are some pictures from Lila's Slumber Party. Lila decided a while ago that she wanted a Frozen themed slumber party, so we made it happen. This was our first time having more than one little girl over to the house to spend the night. It was the first of many, I'm sure -- especially in a family with three girls. It was work, and it was loud at times, but I think that everyone had a good time. They were in bed relatively early, and woke up pretty early too (for our house). All in all, things went well, and I think that Lila had a great little party.

The Slumber Party Friends -- Leah, Addison, Lila, Lillie, and Emory

Lila is SIX!

Lila certainly had a big 6th birthday this weekend! We started Friday off with chocolate chip waffles and some candles to blow out. She took treats to school, and got to share them with her friends. When she got home (before her slumber party -- more on that in the next post), we opened birthday presents. She got a carousel snow globe -- something she's been talking about for awhile, an Auburn spirit shirt, and a new pink scooter. I would say that she was pretty happy with her gifts.

Present Time!

Clare drew and wrote the sweetest card for Lila -- she was beyond excited to give it to her!

Grammy, Papa, and Casey came Saturday afternoon to celebrate. Lila got a new puzzle, teddy bear, doll clothes, some jewelry, and a new travel bag. Blessed little girl I tell you.

We headed to the Castle for a birthday dinner ... 

I tried to get her to let them sing happy birthday, but she decided she was too shy. They did bring her a birthday ice cream that she shared with Papa.

She blew out candles one more time after dinner..

We finished up the weekend and their visit with breakfast at Cracker Barrel this morning.

So thankful for such a sweet little girl. We hope your 6th birthday was the best yet, Lila Wilson!