Boot Obsession

They are hard to see b/c they blend in with the background, but Kira is wearing my tall, brown suede boots. She is a ham. She likes to put my shoes on and trot around the house. I think it is funny that Adalin loved to wear my shoes too when she was Kira's age.

Spikey

Adam is hilarious with the kids. I am downstairs cleaning or something and hear Adam, who is upstairs, say, "Adalin can you go get mommy's mousse for me?" My head snaps up, I grab my camera out of my purse and run upstairs. Adam mentioned to me earlier that day that we should try to get Kira's minimal hair to wave or curl a little. I rolled my eyes and told him if he wants to spend that kind if time to go ahead. It didn't work. First of all, mousse on dry hair doesn't usually yield the most perfect of waves. It soon turned into a game of Lets Get Spikey for them. It was funny though.

Oh, really? That's news to me.

Last Sunday was Adalin's first time in Primary. She was so happy to be out of nursery and hanging with the big dogs. Adam and I teach the 6 & 7 year-olds, so we were in the same room with her during singing and sharing time. We talked about eternal families during the lesson and the kids got to color little paper people, representing their parents and siblings. Here is how part of the lesson went:

Teacher: Adalin, that is supposed to be your dad and mom, you and your little sister. Wait, yeah, your little sister. You don't have a brother, do you?
Adalin: No, that's Kira. But we are having a baby soon, it's a boy! His name is Seth.

All eyes in the room were on Adam and I... I am glad we were there to clarify. Adalin is very excited to have a little brother (or sister) someday. She asks me all the time if there is a baby in my tummy yet and why it is taking so long. I know that when this happens to be true, we may hold off on telling Adalin until the news is meant to be public! I am glad to have learned my lesson in advance.

It was actually kind of funny. Everyone was laughing at Adalin and her complete lack of protocol. I have admit though that, in the past, I have found out about things from pregnancy to upcoming (surprise) moves of families from kids Adalin's age, and older, that were meant to be confidential. Kids are hilarious, and honest.

Star Stickers

Kira insisted on us all wearing star stickers on our faces Christmas Eve. It was a hoot. I love this picture of her. She is the sweetest girl loaded to the brim with charisma and joyous chuckles.