Lydia is such a lucky girl to have 4 big brothers who love her so much already!
Showing posts with label brothers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brothers. Show all posts
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Big Brothers
These boys just adore their new baby sister! They just can't get enough of her. They love to hold her and never complain about helping out with her... whether it's just getting me a diaper or keeping her happy while I get something done. Henry loves to take off her hat and "pet" her head. And they all want a chance to hold her! Here are a few of the many photos I've taken of Lydia with her big adoring brothers.
Lydia is such a lucky girl to have 4 big brothers who love her so much already!
Lydia is such a lucky girl to have 4 big brothers who love her so much already!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Brothers
We are always trying to teach our boys that they need to be good brothers to one another and especially to stick up for each other. Sometimes when they are wrestling or teasing each other I wonder if it's sinking in. A few recent events have made me think that it is.
At the end of every storytime at the library all the kids get a sticker. Alex has gotten in the habit of grabbing Henry's hand to bring him up to wait their turn. I think it's so sweet since Alexander doesn't always enjoy having a little brother. This past week they were waiting so patiently when a little girl (around Henry's size) came up from behind and pushed Henry. Alex immediately turned around and told her, "No!" A few seconds later when she again pushed Henry, Alex firmly told her "NO!" Eventually the mother came over and removed her daughter. I was so glad that Alex stood up for Henry--and didn't resort to pushing or hitting the girl back.
Another instance came the other morning when I came out of my room to wake up the boys for school I found this scene. James and Alexander curled up together with James reading aloud. It was just too sweet.
James has been especially funny lately. Alexander likes to be right and will continue to correct you until you agree with him (whether he's right or not). James is usually a big tease and likes to egg things on but recently he'll happily agree with Alex and then look at me or Rich with a grin that says "I-know-he's-wrong-but-I'll-just-agree-and-it-will-be-our-little-secret". Sometimes he'll even wink. Too funny.
I love these boys of mine so much. They are all so sweet and good in their own ways. I feel like there is just too much to teach them and not enough time before they go off on missions and college! I'm just hoping that what we teach them sticks.
At the end of every storytime at the library all the kids get a sticker. Alex has gotten in the habit of grabbing Henry's hand to bring him up to wait their turn. I think it's so sweet since Alexander doesn't always enjoy having a little brother. This past week they were waiting so patiently when a little girl (around Henry's size) came up from behind and pushed Henry. Alex immediately turned around and told her, "No!" A few seconds later when she again pushed Henry, Alex firmly told her "NO!" Eventually the mother came over and removed her daughter. I was so glad that Alex stood up for Henry--and didn't resort to pushing or hitting the girl back.
Another instance came the other morning when I came out of my room to wake up the boys for school I found this scene. James and Alexander curled up together with James reading aloud. It was just too sweet.
James has been especially funny lately. Alexander likes to be right and will continue to correct you until you agree with him (whether he's right or not). James is usually a big tease and likes to egg things on but recently he'll happily agree with Alex and then look at me or Rich with a grin that says "I-know-he's-wrong-but-I'll-just-agree-and-it-will-be-our-little-secret". Sometimes he'll even wink. Too funny.
I love these boys of mine so much. They are all so sweet and good in their own ways. I feel like there is just too much to teach them and not enough time before they go off on missions and college! I'm just hoping that what we teach them sticks.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Random Happenings
I'm trying to enjoy the quiet before the birthdays, more holidays, other events make us busy again. But I still want to record the little randomness that occurs in our home.
A few weeks ago Henry tried his first food! All of my boys have enjoyed their first taste of rice cereal but they have made awful faces as they've adjusted to the new taste and texture. Henry, as is typical, was all smiles--not even a grimace from this happy little boy.
He did get a little distracted by his big brothers though!
James was rather curious about what exactly his baby brother was eating... so I suggested that he taste a little bit. Usually when I make these suggestions I am promptly denied. However, James actually took me up on it! He said it was good... and it tasted like rice.
William is such a great helper with Henry... and especially loves to get him out of his crib and bring him down to me. It is so nice not to have to run upstairs!
In the past several months William has also turned into quite a little ham. I don't know what changed but he is really silly... especially in front of the camera.
A few weeks ago Rich had a seminary training down in Norman. I always dread Saturdays when Rich is away... I really look forward to his help with the boys and spending time as a family. Instead of trying to keep myself sane around the house I decided to take the boys to the zoo. Thankfully it was beautiful weather that day... so it worked out perfectly!
One last bit of randomness. Rich has been playing the guitar more at night (and banjo and mandolin) and Henry loves to play too. I think I have a picture like this for each of the boys! I love that my boys love music like Rich and I!
ps. Isn't Henry just the sweetest?
A few weeks ago Henry tried his first food! All of my boys have enjoyed their first taste of rice cereal but they have made awful faces as they've adjusted to the new taste and texture. Henry, as is typical, was all smiles--not even a grimace from this happy little boy.
He did get a little distracted by his big brothers though!
James was rather curious about what exactly his baby brother was eating... so I suggested that he taste a little bit. Usually when I make these suggestions I am promptly denied. However, James actually took me up on it! He said it was good... and it tasted like rice.
William is such a great helper with Henry... and especially loves to get him out of his crib and bring him down to me. It is so nice not to have to run upstairs!
In the past several months William has also turned into quite a little ham. I don't know what changed but he is really silly... especially in front of the camera.
A few weeks ago Rich had a seminary training down in Norman. I always dread Saturdays when Rich is away... I really look forward to his help with the boys and spending time as a family. Instead of trying to keep myself sane around the house I decided to take the boys to the zoo. Thankfully it was beautiful weather that day... so it worked out perfectly!
One last bit of randomness. Rich has been playing the guitar more at night (and banjo and mandolin) and Henry loves to play too. I think I have a picture like this for each of the boys! I love that my boys love music like Rich and I!
ps. Isn't Henry just the sweetest?
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