KIDS TALK

We've been spending a lot of time together the past month, who am I kidding the past year. I've fallen in love with the little moments with Tae and Elea. I love watching how they observe the world and make meaning of everything.  Here a few of my favorite things they've said recently: 

The other day at lunch (perk of online learning, getting to eat lunch as family) Tae said the prayer and just went into a conversation with God asking so many questions about different animals and then followed it up with, "I can't wait to ask you more when I see you in heaven." 

Elea: "The world is full of beautiful things. And handsome things too." 

We watched Happy Feet for movie night. It is such a great movie about kindness, acceptance, and being proud of who you are.  However, there was a sad part where Mumble was forced to leave his penguin crew and Tae was bawling over it.  He was so upset at how mean they were being to him.  It broke my mama heart while simultaneously making me proud of what a caring kid Tae is. 

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY ELEA!

How in the world is my baby girl 4? It seems like just yesterday she was turning one year old and now she is almost 5! Elea, strong girl, you are so much fun.  You make each day an adventure and we thank God every day for you.  For posterity's sake, here's what you're loving, hating, and doing nowadays. 

        Likes: 

• Creating...anything and everything.  You spend lots of time in your room making art with tape, paint, scissors, and paper. 
• All things girly (painting nails, sparkles, unicorns, and dresses)
• Telling stories, you love to "read" books and tell all of us the story 
• Hop Hop, he's your ride or die 
• Helping around the house. You love to put the dishwasher pellet in and start the machines. 
• Drawing, you're getting really good! 
• Writing words and taking pictures on my phone.  If it's missing I know you have it. 
• Bathtime. You could play for hours in there if we let you. 
• Scooters and playing outside. You create your own world and will play independently for over an hour. 
• Being with her cousins 
• Her best friend, Tiara 
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• Dislikes: 
  Being told what to do
• Not being first (you come by it honestly) 

        Favorite Moments: 

• When you tell a story, you whisper and change the pace of your voice. I think you'll be a storyteller 
• Watching you and Tae play together, you get along so well and have such a strong bond 
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Mommy Thoughts: 

Elea, you are going to do big things in your life. You are determined, a smart thinker, funny, and kind--not a bad mix. You have adjusted so well to our crazy traveling life.  You go with the flow until it doesn't make sense to you and then you ask questions.  Never stop asking questions and learning. You love your brother so much and always look out for him. You challenge us almost daily, but through it, you've helped me grow as a mom, person, and Christian.  You are a leader and aren't afraid to get knocked down. We love watching you grow into who God made you to be. Never stop being you, the world needs more of it!