Our World

Here’s some of the things we’ve been up to lately…

Little Lucy has absolutely stolen our hearts. She is so sweet and such a happy, happy baby. She is never happier than when she is being talked to! She seems to be pretty used to the chaos around here, but there are many nights around 8:00 when the only thing that will settle her down is to be swaddled and left in a quiet room by herself. I feel ya, sister! Her brothers love her—especially Dominic who likes to get in her face and talk and sing to her. She looks quite a bit like Dominic still.

 

The boys still play together well, but I’m sure this fighting “stage” is here to stay. There’s lots and lots and lots and lots of wrestling in this house. It often begins as fun and always ends with tears. You can often hear them yelling at each other, “You’re a naughty word”—not “You’re a ______” but literally they will say to each other, “You’re a naughty word.” It is the ultimate in insults.

Patrick learned to tie his shoes today! And not to be outdone by his younger brother, Dominic learned a few hours later. Patrick was beaming all afternoon and reminded Dominic, “Isn’t it crazy that a six year old can’t tie his shoes and a five year old can.” You can imagine how well that went over.

Dominic is reading quite a bit and his favorite thing to read is the Bible. Not Bible stories, but the real Bible. Crazy.

 

Leo’s potty trained, Praise Jesus! He went to the potty kicking and screaming, but he is now officially potty trained! It’s shocking how much easier that has made my days.

 

We had Catholic Schools Week here last week. The highlight was having two School Sisters of Christ the King stay with us for two nights. The kiddos and the sisters played games for 4 hours on Friday afternoon. They spoke at our Pub Theology and a GodTeens panel as well. They are so amazing and it was a real joy to have them here!

 

We’re on round 5 of sickness around here. Poor Jackson’s had the flu twice now—violently. Everyone in the family has been sick once or twice except Lucy and I. Is it spring yet?