#24: Laci

Laci is my good thing today.  She is so amazing.  All my children are, in their own ways. Laci is the prime definition of middle child.  Her older sister gets a lot of attention for how much responsibility she takes on, and the younger ones get a lot of attention because they are toddlers.

We as parents, love them all, and do our best, but I think she often feels stuck in the middle.

Tonight, she stayed up the latest.  And I really enjoyed our one-on-one talk.

Laci is growing up and so intelligent.  She has a great logic, and I love the way she thinks and the ideas she comes up with.  Today she said it would be great if there was something to make it so we didn't have to clean at all.  She is always coming up with crazy ideas, and the way she gets to the final product just brings a big smile to my face.

She is also an excellent entertainer!  Her giggle is contagious, and though she may be shy with those she doesn't know, she is the biggest clown I know.  With both her little brother and sister, she is the first to make them laugh.  It is her daily goal in life, to make them laugh.  And she will do absolutely anything to accomplish it.

She loves fun, and hates work.  In our family, we work together to pull the load around the house.  She struggles with it, but never gives up.  She has the biggest heart, her emotions are deep and strong in all directions.

I can't wait to watch her grow and see who she becomes as she develops and uses all these traits for good!

Three Things I am grateful for:
1. Play & Pretend at the library. It was our first time- so much fun!
2. Beautiful weather!  We spent time outside, and Kayla finally has figured out how to peddle her bike.  Too bad it doesn't keep her attention for more than thirty seconds! :)
3. I am grateful to live here.  Where I am, right now.  Yes, sometimes it is hard, it isn't super close to the bus, and that bus only runs a 5 days a week/6am-6pm. But after today, and the friendships strengthened with neighbors, and friendships created, I am feeling really blessed!

They get it from me... supposedly.

So during breakfast yesterday I notice all kinds of food getting into the hallow of Sammie's loose tooth. It still would not come out though. So yesterday afternoon I finally become brilliant and call Connor, our neighbor, who just so happens to be a dentist! Of course, at first Sammie wouldn't open her mouth, I told her she would get a new toothbrush and tooth paste once she lost it.


Look who is all giggly now.


Oh the faith of a child...
"Heavy Father tank you for a Cass an Uncle Mark an Kiana. Tank you ferr duh stickers on are walls, an da ledders, an books, an princess clock, an stickers on are drawers an tank you fer Mommy Meldy, an Sammie an Laci an Beth an Jo Ann. Bess we get up tomorrow, get dressed in princess clothes, an eat breakfest, an go to school, have Halloween an Father, Amen." ~Laci's prayer tonight

Funny Story

Before I forget.....

The girls are home from school today "resting" because they are both congested. I came into the office early this morning to do a few things on the computer with my ITunes and the girls are watching PBS. A few minutes later, Laci comes running into me. She yells, "Hey Guys! Breakfast!"

I go out to the kitchen and discover Laci's surprise. She had gotten out the cocoa puffs, milk, and paper bowls. She was in the process of getting out the spoons. She had poured cereal into all 3 bowls AND soy milk(bleh) in each one too! My 3 year old made breakfast this morning!! Then she handed Sam and I each our spoons and sat down and ate.

It really was the cutest thing ever. I am impressed she didn't make a big mess. We will need to work on the soy milk in mommy's bowl for next time.

I have fantastic kids!