This morning, I was awoken by the sound of one of the boys in the bathroom taking care of his business. It was Matthew.
But Matthew, typically pretty proficient at this, was taking a long time, and I eventually heard that he was having a hard time flushing the toilet. Sounds like he maybe went overboard with the toilet paper.
But instead of being daunted by the rising water levels of the toilet or fretting that things weren't going his way, I heard new sounds coming from the bathroom as I was getting up to offer assistance: the plunger.
I open the door and what do I see, but Matthew, naked down to his socks standing on the step stool plunging away at that toilet.
This is typical of Matthew. He is Mr. Initiative. Matthew doesn't get overwhelmed or discouraged. If something stands in his way, he just overcomes it. He doesn't whine or complain if something needs fixing. He just fixes it. He has heart. He's an amazing boy who will plow through whatever obstacles lie ahead of him.
So, as the evening is upon us, I will go to bed thinking about the same image to which I woke up: my naked little go-getter with a plunger in his hand smiling to myself knowing that this little boy will do anything he puts his mind to in life.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Three of 'Em
My baby girl.
I probably shouldn't have done this...but she liked it and the kids were careful!
My baby boy.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Long Overdue with the Moo
Oh, I don't call him "Moo" much anymore because he insists (incredulously) that his name is "Matthew". But I still sneak it in when I can.
My Matthew. I was supposed to get you a birthday post back in November, but now is just going to have to do. I hope you don't mind.
Matthew is a TOTALLY different kind of child than Michael. Matthew is impulsive, silly, he will do anything for a laugh, even if that laugh is just for his own benefit. He is spunky and energetic. he loves to get out, run around, make funny noises, faces, wear silly hats and just be an overall character.
Matthew has taught our family generosity. He is the first to say "Michael can have this" and keep peace. While that tendency has gone through the trial of his "twos" which generally is the child being more self-aware and consequently a bit more self-centered, he still maintains that quality. Especially at the park, he'll give a toy right out of his hands to another child, "Here you go, buddy" and smile knowing he did something good.
Matthew can defer to his very strong-willed older brother, but knows how to stand on his own two feet and be his own person too. He doesn't do everything Michael wants, but often times will be the first to compromise to make everyone happy.
He can't be trusted alone, even for a second. He is impulsive and so if a thought pops into his head, "This would be funny!" he doesn't consider the consequences. He just does it. Emptying soap bottles down the drain, opening the door to a stranger while I am in the other room putting Molly down, writing on a wall (and every other flat surface), etc. That's what Matthew does.
Matthew is very smart. He has good control of his body. He is coordinated, agile, fast, and he has a good arm for a little boy.
Potty training has also been a BREEZE with him. While he is not all the way trained, he wears a diaper only at night, now, and can often go through the whole day without an accident and that includes trips to the store, park, etc. He can dress himself from head to toe, and can even get a diaper on by himself.
Matthew is a lover. He will cuddle, he'll collapse in your arms and throw his head back with a high pitched squeal knowing that he just wants to be the baby boy for a few minutes.
Matthew has a real religious sense. He loves to pray. He wants to go make a visit to Churches, he'll be the first to remind me to say a Hail Mary when he hears a siren. He has a real special sense of loving God.
Michael is a talker and consequently, Matthew absorbs everything, though he can more reserved about saying what he knows. He likes to read, but doesn't like to be tested. Homeschooling him will be tricky because at this point, educating him has to be very round-about: if he thinks he is being taught, he will give wrong or silly made up answers, but every now again, I can test his reading and he is doing quite well.
Matthew's speech is still laden with baby-talk and consequently a bit hard to understand to the untrained ear. He has a hard time with K,C,G sounds and has only recently gotten the V and F sounds, but they are still not habitual. Sometimes, it seems like his tongue is too big for his mouth and he is struggling to speak around his tongue instead of with his tongue.
Matthew is such a joy. He's mischievous and rambunctious. He is silly and sweet. He is independent and crafty. He is smart and spunky.
We love our little Moo!!
My Matthew. I was supposed to get you a birthday post back in November, but now is just going to have to do. I hope you don't mind.
Matthew is a TOTALLY different kind of child than Michael. Matthew is impulsive, silly, he will do anything for a laugh, even if that laugh is just for his own benefit. He is spunky and energetic. he loves to get out, run around, make funny noises, faces, wear silly hats and just be an overall character.
Matthew has taught our family generosity. He is the first to say "Michael can have this" and keep peace. While that tendency has gone through the trial of his "twos" which generally is the child being more self-aware and consequently a bit more self-centered, he still maintains that quality. Especially at the park, he'll give a toy right out of his hands to another child, "Here you go, buddy" and smile knowing he did something good.
Matthew can defer to his very strong-willed older brother, but knows how to stand on his own two feet and be his own person too. He doesn't do everything Michael wants, but often times will be the first to compromise to make everyone happy.
He can't be trusted alone, even for a second. He is impulsive and so if a thought pops into his head, "This would be funny!" he doesn't consider the consequences. He just does it. Emptying soap bottles down the drain, opening the door to a stranger while I am in the other room putting Molly down, writing on a wall (and every other flat surface), etc. That's what Matthew does.
Matthew is very smart. He has good control of his body. He is coordinated, agile, fast, and he has a good arm for a little boy.
Potty training has also been a BREEZE with him. While he is not all the way trained, he wears a diaper only at night, now, and can often go through the whole day without an accident and that includes trips to the store, park, etc. He can dress himself from head to toe, and can even get a diaper on by himself.
Matthew is a lover. He will cuddle, he'll collapse in your arms and throw his head back with a high pitched squeal knowing that he just wants to be the baby boy for a few minutes.
Matthew has a real religious sense. He loves to pray. He wants to go make a visit to Churches, he'll be the first to remind me to say a Hail Mary when he hears a siren. He has a real special sense of loving God.
Michael is a talker and consequently, Matthew absorbs everything, though he can more reserved about saying what he knows. He likes to read, but doesn't like to be tested. Homeschooling him will be tricky because at this point, educating him has to be very round-about: if he thinks he is being taught, he will give wrong or silly made up answers, but every now again, I can test his reading and he is doing quite well.
Matthew's speech is still laden with baby-talk and consequently a bit hard to understand to the untrained ear. He has a hard time with K,C,G sounds and has only recently gotten the V and F sounds, but they are still not habitual. Sometimes, it seems like his tongue is too big for his mouth and he is struggling to speak around his tongue instead of with his tongue.
Matthew is such a joy. He's mischievous and rambunctious. He is silly and sweet. He is independent and crafty. He is smart and spunky.
We love our little Moo!!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Cake I Made for Matthew*
*With creative and practical help from Michael's mom and sisters.
For months, he requested a Curious George cake and so that is what he got.....
For months, he requested a Curious George cake and so that is what he got.....
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