Ah ... this is the life!!

A Two Year Old Duo

We went to a birthday party for our friend Sadie.  She just turned 2 and I'd so big, she is wearing size 4T clothing.  I think her mom said she is 35+ pounds.

Compare to Scarlett who is barely 20 lbs. And STILL fits into a few of her 12 month clothing.

Crazy!!

Because She's Cool Like That ....

Scarlet @ 28 months

Christian's Kindergarten Awards Ceremony

Today we attended Christian's Kindergarten Awards Ceremony.   For some reason, his school doesn't do a Kindergarten Graduation like most other schools do.  

And that is okay, because ... just before this ceremony, Jonathan and I met with his teacher and the various therapists who have worked with Christian since January.  It occurred to us a couple of weeks ago that Christian wasn't really ready for first grade.   While his reading is well-above grade level, he is behind his peers in many other areas.  

I spoke with several people before making this decision, and all agreed it was a good idea.  In fact, friends I know who are teachers praised our decision noting many times, parents aren't willing to hold a child back.

In fact, we have a unique opportunity:   kindergarten at this school is half day, with the option for "after care" for kiddos who need to be at school for a full day (for example, if both parents work).  We were offered - and eagerly accepted - a full day of school for Christian in the next school year - half his day the classroom setting, half his day in a structured "after care" environment.   And then he would get his various therapies during the after care portion of his day, rather than interrupting his classroom time (which he was starting to decline when a therapist would show up).   

So we are good with the decision and are really exited to see how he progresses next year, with more maturity and familiarity with all he will be presented with throughout the year. 

And besides, kindergarten is FUN!   Who wouldn't want two years of kindergarten, right?   Right!

Christian got the "Sweet Tart Award" from his teacher, because his is just so very sweet to everybody.  We are so proud of him! 

Scarlett's Candid Easter Pics

Scarlett's Pseudo Haircut

 Today both Christian and I had hair appointments at the salon.   Scarlett expressed an interest in having her hair cut, and our hairdresser happily played along.

We were so shocked at the difference between Scarlett and Christian at this age.  When he was two, Christian was screaming bloody murder when getting his haircut, but Scarlett sat there ever-so-calmly, and even looked back to see her reflection in the mirror.

We had just been telling our hairdresser about how Scarlett does not let us put her hair in ponytails, and so that is exactly what she did - a ponytail.  And Scarlett let her.  What fun!

Scarlett's Second Time Out

Ah, Miss Scarlett.  She intentionally hit Christian in the head was hurting hard enough to make him cry. She shows no remorse, and giggled when I tried to tell her it was wrong. So she paid a visit to timeout. Actually did pretty well, and stayed seated for most of it.

But when I wouldn't let her up until time was ready, she got mad. :)

Scarlett's Official Easter Portraits

Here is the beautiful Miss Scarlett at 27 months!   I am so delighted with these pictures because she is actually SMILING!   Scarlett is not a girl who smiles on cue, so these pictures are great!

 

They are grainy here, but if you click on an image, you can see the full sized version in perfect clarity.

 

More pics of Scarlett to come.  She is also having her official two year old pictures taken (a bit late, as per usual).

 

A Sick - and Smart - Little Scarlett

Our poor Scarlett was sick overnight.  She had been lethargic in the evening,  which I attributed to an earlier-than-usual nap.  But later in the evening, she threw up twice and she had a bit of a fever.

Scarlett is doing a bit better this morning, as she has not thrown up. And her temperature is just under 100. Right now she is laying on the couch watching the Prince of Egypt.

And that brings me to the "smart" part of this post.

Late last night, she was Sleepless and I brought her to the living room for a few minutes. Jonathan and I had been watching the series "The Bible." I had paused the TV when I went to get her and  when we came out, a small icon from series was up on the screen.

And I asked Scarlett what she wanted to watch, and she said "The Bible."  I was amazed because she had not seen the series icon before.   She READ the words.

Jonathan reminded me that Christian was reading at this same age. However we have been unable to work with Scarlett on her reading the way we did with Christian all those years ago.

What a smart girl we have!

A Little Bible Reading at Dinner

Tonight I was reading Bible stories to Christian and Scarlett at the dinner table. Christian was done with dinner and ran off to do other things. Scarlett wanted to hold the Bible herself. 

She looked through the Bible asking where Moses was. This afternoon we had watched The Prince if Egypt, so Moses was fresh on hers mind. As she was looking at the Bible, she put her hands together to pray and saod a prayer I didn't quite understand. It was absolutely precious!