It finally happened. Five kids and it took until my fourth boy was 3 1/2--a busted chin in the shower. A common occurrence. Ken still has scars on his chin from when he was little and did the same thing repeatedly. Grey was being a little stinker the other day and running away from me. The shower was still wet since we'd just gotten out and he biffed it. Split his chin opened. I debated for a while whether or not to take him to the clinic to get it glued, but decided to forgo that experience and do my best to patch it up here at home. It's been a handful of days and it is healing up nicely. While on the subject of Grey, I started reading lessons last week with him! He loves it. It is interesting to see how the small motor control in his hands isn't where it would be if I waited another year or so--the writing part is hard, but he's progressing and having fun, so we are just going to see where it takes us. As long as it stays fun, we will keep it up. If it becomes a battle, we will pause for a bit. I love this boy so much. I was telling Ken just last night how grateful I am for my boy #4. When we were getting ready to have his ultrasound to find out whether he was a boy or a girl, I didn't tell anyone. I wanted to have time to process if it was in fact another boy. I was disappointed at the moment. I think I may have even teared up a bit, but I moved on and embraced and began to love my role as the mother of four boys. To this day, he is the happiest person I know. His smile is as big as the moon. This boy is my light and I wouldn't trade my boy #4 for 100 girls.
This week, Miss Pepper turned 18 months old! Yesterday she was nursery-bound officially! Of course she loves it and doesn't mind leaving Ken or I at all. I snapped this picture in the morning before we left for church. She had on her new squeaky boots and I just couldn't stop smiling at this most perfect little girl. She's so fun! And determined! She's like a smiley Grover. Wow does she have a mind of her own! She LOVES dresses (what?) and shoes and dessert. When she sees dessert coming, she gives what her brothers have coined her "dessert alert". It is the loudest, happiest scream you've ever heard. She (still) adores her brothers. She and Grey have so much fun playing together while the big boys are at school. Her vocabulary is starting to take off and she will respond to most verbal cues and instructions. This is a huge step considering we were worried about developmental delays about six months ago. She's a delight. She's taught me (and triggered me!) so much since she made her debut a year and a half ago. As grateful as I am to be the mom of four boys, I am equally grateful to have the chance to raise a daughter.
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