Update on the kiddos...

Joshua had his 4 month appt. today. He weighs 14 lbs. 14 oz. He's in the 50th % for weight, and he's 26 inches, the 85th% for height. The dr. said he's doing great...hopefully we won't have to go back until 6 months....only 4 months and he's been sick twice!

That's what happens when you have big sisters in school! Speaking of school we had conferences at the girls' school. They are both doing great! I learned Brianna is not just bossy to her sis, but to all the kids! LOL. Their teacher said she's wonderful though when they tell her to worry about Brianna ;). The things they said about Mikayla are things I've known...she likes to be challenged....she's met all her goals for the school year so they are trying to push her to do more. Her fine motor has always exceeded her sister, and that's still the case. Brianna's problem solving is awesome though...I always say she's my little lawyer ;). The only thing they need to work on is cutting...and as a former pre-k teacher, all 4 yr. olds need to work on cutting...so needless to say we were very happy with the conference. Their teacher also told me they are good about playing with other kids, and doing different things in school. She said they'll be fine continuing in the same class together.

I also told the director of their school that we are changing preschools....not happy about it. Though, I can't afford to pay over $600 dollars a month when there is free VPK out there. We got our vouchers, and they'll most likely go to a school where my friend's kids go. Registration is on the 18th...so we'll see.

When I Grow Up...

We went to Chili's tonight, the girls got free kids meal certificates for being the "Shining Star" at school. So, we got dinner, and then splurged on dessert. The girls and I shared the chocolate molten cake (Nelson's not a chocolate eater...so he just watched :) ). Well, my girls might like chocolate as much as I do...and literally 2 minutes later there was nothing left on the plate.

Mikayla asked me if next time she could get her own dessert. I told her no, that it was too much sugar. In her very, I'm-too-big-for-my-britches-voice she told me..."When I grow up and become a Mommy I'm ordering my kids their own desserts and they are going to be allowed to eat it all up all by themselves.". I told her that I can't wait to see that :).

Here's a picture I took of my girls yesterday....

Also, Happy 4 months to my baby boy...

Rules

The movie, Hook, was on tv a couple days ago. We let the girls watch parts of it. Well, yesterday Mikayla tells Nelson she thinks Hook is nice. He asked her why, and she said because he lets Jack do whatever he wants. Nelson then explained how rules are important to keep you safe, and to help you make good choices. She then said, Grandma doesn't have rules for us.

This is why they don't listen to her...and why sometimes her help isn't very helpful. So frustrating. Rules and discipline are important people!