"I don't like classical music, it makes me sad."
-Ashlyn
Big sisters are part protector, part tormenter, and part teacher. This week I’d like to highlight the latter attribute. In the first picture below Ashlyn was trying to teach James how to draw the letter “H”. But then she decided it would be better to teach him something much more valuable: the “Gig ‘em” thumb. He’s still working on it, but I’m proud that Ashlyn is taking her role as teacher seriously.
James really, really wants to walk. The only thing holding him back is a lack of coordination and an inadequate understanding of how gravity works. He still seems convinced to try though and in an effort to learn will pull himself and cruise on almost anything, including a leg. He’s pretty excited about his practice.
With nice weather comes more yard work, and even though Ashlyn is still too young to mow the grass it didn’t stop her from cutting grass with scissors. This particular grass is special, it was brought home by Ashlyn from daycare and seems to be thriving in a planter outside.
Sunday was Sisa’s birthday, and the family gathered at the famous Joe T. Garcia’s in Ft. Worth to celebrate. Not pictured below is the actual birthday girl, because the camera was too busy photographing children. Technically she is in one of the pictures, that’s her arm keeping a squirming baby Ben from flying out of the high chair. Happy birthday sis!
Play time at the house is getting more interesting now that James is getting older. What Ashlyn has, James wants. What mom or dad has, James wants. Sometimes James doesn’t seem to want what you have as much as he wants to make it hard for you to have it. See exhibit A below. James, recognizing that a friendly game of catch was in progress, decided that it would be a better game with an obstacle. Luckily for us, his big sister is usually a good sport when it comes to his antics. I don’t suspect that will last forever.
Go fish!
