Happy Green Bagel morning! 🙂 I got an email from a friend this morning, which reminded me that my blog is two years old. Well, there was lots of talk about green bagels this morning, but we didn’t get them because the kids were having them at school.
I haven’t posted in a while, and there are many reasons for that, but I’ll give you a few. Any time that I had to myself went out the window when we moved. Emmy used to be in an all-day preschool, but now she’s home at 11:00 am. Charlotte is home from school earlier too. And I have Theo all day. And Theo likes attention! So when I do get a free second, I try and catch up on my ridiculous pile of laundry.
I’ve had a couple emails from people checking in on us, which put a smile on my face. It’s so nice to know that others are thinking about us. I’ve also gotten some emails from people whose children have been newly diagnosed, which reminds me why I started this blog in the first place. I wanted to show the positive side of Williams syndrome for anyone who is newly diagnosed.
And, as time has gone on, the positives just keep growing and growing. Emmy’s personality is awesome. At 3.5 years old, she wakes up with a big smile on her face every single morning. She is both funny and sweet. When Theo cries, she says, “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” or “Don’t cry, honey.” (Dan and I don’t say “sweetheart” or “honey,” so I have no idea where she picked those words up, but it’s adorable!)
She is also persistent and determined. I signed her up for a gymnastics class and, though she can’t easily do what the other kids are doing, she tries her hardest. If she falls, she gets right back up. She is absolutely driven to do what everyone else does. If I were to tell her that she couldn’t do something because of her small stature or low muscle tone, she would be devastated. So we continue to sign her up for things that are tough for her. We don’t have to push her. She pushes herself. I adore that quality within her because I don’t have that same determination. If I fail at something, I usually bow out. Emmy teaches me to try, try, try again.
Charlotte has turned into an artist:
She is constantly creating. One of the things I love about our new house is that we turned a possible playroom into a craft room. It still ends up full of toys, but the shelves are lined with paper, stickers, and paint. I love doing crafty stuff, but I rarely have time right now. So I live vicariously through Charlotte. She reminds me so much of myself.
She still misses our old town, and she’s had the toughest time with the transition because she had to leave her close friends and teachers behind. I keep waiting for the day that she’s going to say she loves it here. I hope it will come…
And Theo is into everything!
He’s 9 months old and very close to crawling. He puts everything in his mouth, and I have to watch him like a hawk all day. He laughs easily, and he gives wonderful snuggles. He’s constantly waited on by his sisters, especially Emmy who checks on him every five minutes. She doesn’t let him out of her sight!
Thanks for thinking of us, and I hope you enjoy your Green Bagel Morning. 🙂
Three times the adorableness here! Happy Green Bagel Day!
Thank you! 🙂
I’m SO happy to read this.. I miss your posts. ☺️ I remember seeing your post with the green bagels and I felt like such a slacker b/c I had never thought of that and it was so cute! So this year I copied you and we’re having green bagels, green eggs & green milk! You & your family are inspiring and I love your updates. Xoxo Sarah.
Oh wow — that’s so cool! I love the green milk idea! 🙂
So happy to see you back. Moving is quite the trial, not? Did you also get the ‘snow of the century’? Best wishes from the old lurker in KY!
Thank you! Yes, we still aren’t fully unpacked, and the weather hasn’t been on our side. I’m ready for spring!
I’m so happy you just posted this today! You have been on my mind so much!! I miss seeing your posts and watching the kiddos grow!!
Glad to see you are doing well despite how crazy life can get!
Miss you and think about you often!!
Xoxo
Erin 🙂
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Thanks, Erin! I think about you and your kiddos too!!! Hope all is well! ❤
Vanessa
I’m wondering if wearing a tiara will help me get more work done. I think I’m going to give it a try. Happy two-year blogiversary and keep up the very, very good work! I always look forward to a post from you in my inbox.
Haha I love the tiara idea. 🙂 Thank you!
Thanks for the update! The WWG misses you! Keep posting, but know that we’ll be patient, sweetie! 😉
Awww thanks! I miss you all so much!!