Tuesday, June 26, 2007

One on One

It has been almost a week now since Jack and Mallory have been gone in Michigan. Rachel has had her Daddy and I all to herself and she is loving it. We are too! I am pretty sure that Aspen (our dog) has had a harder time with Jack and Mallory being gone than Rachel.

I have really enjoying being able to spend one on one time with Rachel. I am thankful I have had this chance, but it makes me a bit melancholy at times. I realize that sometimes I am missing out on the little things she is doing and the little joys of the day with her because I am so busy with two and sometimes four other children. If anything, instead of being sad about it I can remind myself of this past week and make myself stop and watch her and take her in more when all the kids are at home.

She is growing so fast and getting so smart! She says a new word or tries to say a new word almost every day now. She repeats everything. She is getting super fast too! She can really get her speed going when she doesn't want to get caught...lol. This chick is a boggier too!!! She hears the slightest beat or sound of music and she just starts dancing, moving, and grooving. What's amazing is I think she has more rhythm that I do, and she is only 1!

10 comments:

Michigan Granny! said...

How 'bout some mushy, melancholy, special blogs about all the kids? I got an idea.....we'll keep all the kids after next week and send them back to you one at a time so that you can spend one on one time with each one. After a couple of days you send one back and we will send you another one? What do ya think? Sound good? :0)

Kristin said...

Sounds great! Who goes first?

Michigan Granny! said...

Mallory of course!!!! Did you need to ask?

Amy said...

I was wondering what happened to you! Glad to see some new posts. I love the updates! You're kids are getting so old, Kris!

Anonymous said...

Hey, can I get my kids in on that swapping action?! :)

Michigan Granny! said...

Lisa....you know I'd take your kids anytime too!!! They are such well behaved and pleasant kids to be around! Can't say much for Drew tho!! (Just kidding! Going to miss you guys this summer!)

Anonymous said...

Our kids have been talking about you all, we SO wish we could be there. Doesn't really feel like summer without time at Black Lake!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, that girl can really "get down!" She's getting now to where she'll perform for a crowd if the mood hits her right.

Grama Bonnie said...

Ok, so once they vist at home, then send them out here, then we'll send them back to Michigan and, vwahlah, half the laundry to do!lol Would love to get in on this one.

Grama Bonnie said...

Rachie looks FABULOUS DAHLING!!