How do I respond?!

Last week, Jason was at work and I was helping Jonah go potty... Havana comes charging into the bathroom at full speed and with a wooden toy in her hand and she runs up to me, hits me in the back (playfully) with the toy, and says in a deep, pretend mean voice, "you are going to die on the cross!"

At the moment I had no idea how to respond- play along? Talk about Jesus' death on the cross, Etc. I think I just said, "what?! No way!"

Later that same day she told me the same thing again! Ha!

That night as I was trying to tell Jason about it I couldn't help but laugh the entire way through the story! What kid says that?! Hahaha!

Lots of Growing Up!

Over the past 48 hours there has been lots and lots of changes around here and I'm not sure my mommy heart can take much more.

On Thursday, November 1st, Jonah (2.5) woke up and asked to go potty in the "big boy potty"  and asked to wear his big boy underwear. He potty trained himself instantly. I was shocked by it all because we have tried almost everything with Havana (4 years old) and she still isn't potty trained so the fact that he just decided he was no longer going to wear a diaper seemed too good to be true. He has had only a few small accidents and is very good about saying he has to go. Pooping, on the other hand, he hasn't mastered yet, but he still won't wear a diaper so that means messy underwear, but honestly, I can live with that. For two days straight he has peed on the potty, we've gone to playgroup and the grocery store and no public accidents. We will see what he does tomorrow at church, but I am so very proud of him.

Then, on Friday, Selah decided she was done sitting in her high chair and she wanted to sit at the table with a plate and fork like everyone else. She has been a challenge during meal time lately and so I figured "why not try." She loves her new booster seat and has eaten more in the past 24 hours than she has for the previous week. (We also bought her a stool for the bathroom so she can brush her teeth herself and she loves to stand on her stool while her siblings stand on theirs). She basically grew into a toddler overnight.

Today, Saturday, at the dinner table Havana asked me if she could have her milk in a "big girl cup" and not in a sippy cup. She did spill about half of it, but as I sat there at the dinner table I couldn't believe that my children were getting so big and making all of these changes so quickly. Ah, somebody stop time!!!!

Shining Moments!

Dear Havana,

Today, November 3, you have had some incredible moments! This morning, you climbed up our built in bookshelf and threw all of Tucker's toys on the floor. When I asked you why you said, "I thought Tucker would like to have a surprise of his toys being on the floor." How could I get mad at that answer?

A few moments later, I heard you give a care bear toy to Selah. You said, "Here you go, Selah, this is friendship bear and he can be your best friend."

Later in the morning, you were playing with your toys at the kitchen table and Selah climbed up into the chair next to you... normally, you would try to hoard your toys and tell her she can't play with you, but today, you gave her a few of your toys without her even asking.

Tonight at the dinner table we went over our family rules and when I asked you which thing you wanted to work on this week you said, "Tell the Truth."

You did an amazing job at obeying and being respectful. Today, you were a super star. I love your heart and pray that you will continue to obey the Lord as you grow to love Him more and more!

Much Love,
Mommy.

Songs to Jesus

Last night Jonah sang himself to sleep by singing Jesus Loves Me. This morning I woke up to him singing 1,2,3 Jesus is Alive! My little worship minister. :)

A Day at the Pumpkin Patch...

Last weekend we decided to take a family trip to the pumpkin patch! It was a beautiful day and the kids seemed to enjoy it! Here are some highlights:

 

 

H loved the tractor ride out to the field.

Selah trying to find the best pumpkin!

Handsome dude!

Mama and her babies!

So beautiful!

Daddy and his girls!

The Dugger Family!!!!

Back at home - showing off their pumpkins!

Stay in the kitchen!

Havana was playing quietly in the playroom while I was in the kitchen... I called in to see what she was doing and her response was, "oh nothing, just stay in the kitchen!" With that I knew she was up to no good. I walked in and she was cleaning all the toys.. With real cleaner she reached on the counter! Sneaky girl!!!!

Nap times

Well, nap times are changing around here. Over the last two weeks Selah has dropped completely her morning nap time - which is fine- because she will sleep a good three hours in the afternoon during the "rest time" of Jonah and Havana...

I say "rest time" because Havana has decided that she doesn't need her afternoon naps anymore. She will stay in her room for 30-45 minutes, but then will begin to call loundly for me and once I open her door she will ask to come out. I've tried to tell her no, but she keeps calling loudly for me and I worry she will wake the other two up. To her credit, she has never opened her door or gotten out of her room without permission, but I'm starting to feel like a real mom without any breaks during the day. ha. We are still trying to figure out what to do with her during this time. Once a week or so i will let her watch a show on my phone, but since I don't like her watching that much TV that isn't the norm. Sometimes we do school work or she "helps" Jason or I with whatever we are doing... but no real solution for what to do with her during the 2-3 hours that the other two are down. Today I tried to tell her that she could play by herself in the play room, but that ended up with her getting a marker and drawing all over a lot of her toys... so, back to the drawing board. :)