Annette: Is this an apple?
Evan: No, Mom. That's not a apple, that's a banana.
I was SHOCKED at something other than the length. He pronounced BANANA perfectly! Derek and I have purposely always used the correct word for items that Meghan and Evan shorten (except back when Meghan called her brother Evie. I did too.) I think this shows the benefit! Evan typically is using articles (a, the, and sometimes an) now, too!
Evan LOVES his lawn mower. It hasn't blown bubbles in ages, but he does even remember when it did.
On Saturday while Derek was reffing for our church's Upward soccer program, we went out to weed and play. Oh, how our flowerbed is desperate! Evan asked if I could find some worms. Every time I found one, I'd give it to a child. I am happy to say that my girl is not afraid of worms...nor is my son!
The kids love to play in the dirt. However, the children do not take baths daily, so the dirt pile is often off-limits. When Meghan took off her Crocs to get dirt out, I told her she could go barefoot. That girl was thrilled...and dirty! It was bath day, and I didn't care if she got filthy.
On Sunday, a little hummingbird was trapped in our garage. When Derek was able to get it (after a couple of hours) it was still alive. Unfortunately, it didn't make it. It was still alive when we took the photo though.
You might remember that I mentioned how well Meghan is swinging independently these days. Her leg muscles are getting strong! I took a short video of her swinging. She didn't want to start over, but she started completely on her own, and continued at this pace without any pushes or help. I'm so proud!
So what have you been up to?
