elle and todd february 2014

Elle has been busy this month making plans. Her mind is working all the time and she has concocted lots of ideas. This included plans for the new house, cutting out pictures for different letters, and her most elaborate this month was for a sleepover. She's so sweet to Todd, loves playing with him, and is thoughtful of things he would like or letting him pick things first. She's often heard calling him sweety or baby, which makes my heart swell that they have such a close and loving relationship. I pray that the new baby has a loving spot in their little group. She did come up with a name for the baby if it's a boy. Remember it's "Fifi" for a girl, but after reminding her that it may not be a girl she decided on "Lettuce" for a boy. I have no idea why she thinks this is a good name. She's getting really good at sounding out words, and is so sharp about picking up on things! She learned to play a Mario game on the Wii, and likes to watch Doc McStuffins and Dinosaur Train this month. She's been learning to play checkers, and really wants to learn how to play chess. We stayed two nights at the new house and Elle loved it! I think she'll do well with the transition.

Todd has started talking less like a cave man and more like Stitch. I've become his interpreter for Chris. Todd decided to give up high chairs over the last month, and we took the side off his crib to make it a toddler bed. He's having a lot of trouble still sleeping through the night, but instead of throwing a fit, and getting too worked up to go back to sleep he just comes and gets one of us and we walk him back to bed. He LOVES sports! One of his favorites right now is football. He loves keeping up with Elle and talks about her the most. He's so loving to Mops as well. He had a bit of a rough transition back to school after Christmas because he lost both of his teachers, and got two new ones. Being out the last week of school for sickness then the holidays just made it that much more rough. But he's bounced back in the last week and is warming up to the new teachers. He's so active! On the go and into everything! He's learning to say his prayers, and we can make out everyone's name and "amen". He loves playing on iPad or iPod, and will try and swipe the screen on my laptop. I got to go on a date night with Todd the last night of January to our Mother/Son Rodeo. It's so special when I get times just with him. He was such a sweet and fun date!