When Someone's Not Happy

If somebody's not happy around here, they let you know it. It's amazing how different each of the babies are, even in the way they complain. Caitlin "tells" you when something is not right, Madison will scream at the top of her lungs and then look for a reaction and Ryan, well he just cries until you come get him. Luckily, they can usually all be calmed down pretty easily. I couldn't imagine if this went on all day long!

Everyone is now eating 2 "meals" a day on top of their bottles. Cereal mixed with fruit in the morning and a veggie at night. These kids are not getting any cheaper! They continue to become more aware of what's going on around here. Just about anything that JP does is great and they are starting to notice each other and touch, talk to, or hit the person closest to them.

We're getting set for the kids to be baptized right after Christmas. We waited until baby George was born for them all to be christened together. Ryan will wear JP's outfit, Madison will fit into mine and I found a great deal on a new gown and bonnet for Caitlin. We attended the required class last Saturday and all the babies including George did great! Even JP sat there without complaints for an hour. I bribed him with a trip to McDonald's if he did good. He just can't resist a trip to the PlayPlace! When the class was over the Deacon asked the 20+ people there if anyone one had any questions. JP spoke for the whole group and said "No".

JP is really into art and building things these days. He is always creating something new. He asks me what would be the "coolest" thing I can think of for him to build with his blocks. He is starting to read and write more and more too. People have brought in used greeting cards for the kids to play with at school. Joe came home with a baby card for his siblings yesterday. I thought it was so cute and he did such a good job with their names . A little girl in class taught him how to make snowflakes by folding up paper and making cuts. I have a feeling I will have bits of paper all over the house for the next several months!

George came to visit last week and he fit right in!






















Joe and one of his many cool buildings.






















This is what happens when you don't supervise you 5 year old painting.

















How cute is this?