Babs loves to read. She has about five or six favorite books, which she will find on the shelves, then drag to me or my husband, then hand to us. If we don't notice this effort on her part, she will squawk and fuss until you read to her.
Which is rather unsatisfying, as she usually wants to hear about two pages before she is ready for the next book. With Kiddo, my husband insisted she listen to the entire book. She rapidly developed the patience for long books. He's not so insistent with Babs. Second child, anyone?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
church for Kiddo
Although the official language of our branch is English, there are many other languages spoken by the members, which means that prayers are often offered in other languages. Such was the case in Sacrament Meeting. Kiddo looked at me as the prayer was said, communicating big questions with her eyes to me during the prayer. I whispered that she was speaking her language. (This women spends a decent amount of time with our family, never speaking English, so why this was a surprise to Kiddo is not clear to me.)
In Primary, Kiddo volunteered to pray. "I will pray in English," she announced, and then proceeded to speak jibberish for most of her prayer. She was so proud of her prayer in another language.
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Our pianist was late in getting to church, so I was trying to find someone to lead so I could play. As this unfolded, Kiddo told me she wanted to lead. As I started to tell her no, my branch president jumped in the conversation and told her yes. My three-year old conducted the opening hymn of Sacrament Meeting. All it takes to serve in this place is a willing heart, and she definitely has that. (She gave up conducting by the third verse, but rallied for the final chorus. Not bad for her first official time.)
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Kiddo's primary lesson was on CTR, or choose the right today. (I was her teacher.) With no prompting, she suggested ways she chooses the right:
*By standing in the corner
*By putting away her toys
*By putting her clothes in the hamper
And for this, we'd like to say thank you.
In Primary, Kiddo volunteered to pray. "I will pray in English," she announced, and then proceeded to speak jibberish for most of her prayer. She was so proud of her prayer in another language.
***
Our pianist was late in getting to church, so I was trying to find someone to lead so I could play. As this unfolded, Kiddo told me she wanted to lead. As I started to tell her no, my branch president jumped in the conversation and told her yes. My three-year old conducted the opening hymn of Sacrament Meeting. All it takes to serve in this place is a willing heart, and she definitely has that. (She gave up conducting by the third verse, but rallied for the final chorus. Not bad for her first official time.)
***
Kiddo's primary lesson was on CTR, or choose the right today. (I was her teacher.) With no prompting, she suggested ways she chooses the right:
*By standing in the corner
*By putting away her toys
*By putting her clothes in the hamper
And for this, we'd like to say thank you.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
crash and burn
Last night, our computer just stopped working. We eventually rebooted, except we didn't. It wouldn't boot.
I hope that our hard drive data is still intact. I pray I have not lost months of pictures, and other thoughts and work that I've been up to.
I am more grateful than ever for this blog, and at least some record of our comings and goings.
I also resolve to back-up better. Perhaps not quite as obsessively as when I wrote my dissertation, but better.
I hope that our hard drive data is still intact. I pray I have not lost months of pictures, and other thoughts and work that I've been up to.
I am more grateful than ever for this blog, and at least some record of our comings and goings.
I also resolve to back-up better. Perhaps not quite as obsessively as when I wrote my dissertation, but better.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
mixed blessings
Our apartment manager was excited to tell us that we would get new carpet before we moved in. Given what the old carpet looks like (only the family room carpet was replaced), it was exciting. Except, our carpet is one step above indoor-outdoor carpet, so it's not very soft on the knees, hands, or anything.
But it turns out, that if you're used to crawling on rough carpet, then sidewalks are also no big deal.
But it turns out, that if you're used to crawling on rough carpet, then sidewalks are also no big deal.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
filling the measure of its creation
Kiddo and Daddy watch ocean documentaries on TV, it's something they can both enjoy. They find it very interesting. Something Kiddo especially loves is to watch dolphins leaping and swimming. Each time it comes on she starts cheering "Yay! Yay!" and clapping her hands. She is so overjoyed by the beauty of them doing what they do. It's a good example to me of allowing the beauty of the earth and God's creations truly move me, not just be.
tongue clicking
Babs clicks her tongue (we're told it's the "q" in the Xhosa (I think that's what our friend speaks, correct me if I'm wrong) language). She squishes up her face and clicks her tongue at us, and we click back as a game. Kiddo, always wanting to be a part of things, figured out that she couldn't click her tongue, and sadly reported so, telling us it was what babies did.
But a few days later, she came close, so I carefully instructed her how to push up with her tongue on the roof of her mouth, then pull away fast. And soon she clicked! She was so excited to be able to join this little family game. And I was so proud of her for trying, then succeeding.
But a few days later, she came close, so I carefully instructed her how to push up with her tongue on the roof of her mouth, then pull away fast. And soon she clicked! She was so excited to be able to join this little family game. And I was so proud of her for trying, then succeeding.
Monday, May 2, 2011
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