I'll Fix It!

Imagination is an incredible thing! I don't know of any other part of creation that has the amazing capacity to pretend. Matthew can go from being an airplane soaring through the sky one minute, and then a doctor applying band-aids the next. Tonight, Matthew's papa had a tummy-ache--so Matthew shouted "I'll fix it!" and ran to his side with his new tool kit. After pretending to drill his stomach, he covered him with his blankies and left him with this prognosis: "It'll feel better soon, Papa."

Matthew had his last day of Mother's day out (MDO) in May. When I told him that it was over for the year, he matter-of-factly shared that he wanted to go back to "school." I told him that I would be his teacher until he turned 4. The look on his face was priceless--it was a mixture of confusion and disappointment. "No. I like this school." Needless to say, Jon and I were thrilled that he had such a positive experience. His next school adventure will be in Malawi!

Aaron is cruising, crawling, making messes, eating cheerios, splashing water in the toilet bowl (which is not only hazardous, but gross), and imitating Matthew. If I didn't know better, I'd say he was a toddler! As we were reading nighttime stories the other day, I looked over to find Aaron flying a miniature plane above his head and making engine noises. Aaron had a ninth month appointment last week; he weighs 21 lbs and is over 28 inches.

We are grateful for healthy, lively children!