Status quo!

I'm pleased to say we are status quo! Sometimes it is just great when NOTHING is happening. We survived the New Year and have been doing the usual routine. Aiden is loving school, learning more everyday. He brought home one of his many works of art yesterday. As I have mentioned before, he has zero artistic ability. I'm glad to report he (sort of) colored within the lines on his latest creation. However, his painting project, which was suppose to be a truck, looked more like a tornado. Oh well, at least he is giving an honest effort. Turning 4 has definitely turned over a new leaf. While we still have the occasional meltdown, Aiden has been so happy and helpful I hardly know what to think. He is such a big kid! One of the things I miss the most is his toddler talk...the way they distort their words is such a cute way. There are still a few things left that I get to enjoy: he still can't say breakfast (barfast - too funny) and package which comes out as padgack. He is really looking forward to the completion of the new swimming pool. He loves the water and can't wait to turn in to a little water bug!
Kaylen is officially a walking machine. She really started to walk during the holidays. We like to say it was her three different Christmas dresses that persuaded her to get up off the floor. She hated having to crawl and get the dress tugging under her knees. Whatever it was, it worked. The other night, she was even trying to run and chase Aiden around the house. Pretty cute. She is continuing to grow in her talking capabilities too. The other night she said "where de do" when asking where Daddy went. She loves to do all her animals sounds: moo, neigh, baaabaaa, meow, woof and duckduck (quack quack). She had her 15 month check up on Wednesday. She weighed 22 lbs and is 29 1/4 inches tall. She is a little on the short side, but would we expect anything else from these family genes? Her favorite things lately are her dolls. She just loves them; baby ruby, baby Betsy, Vivian, the list goes on and on. She usually has anywhere from two to five dolls in her crib at any given time. Also on the top of her list are books. This is usually what she wants to spend most of her time doing. It is also one of the few things that will stop a meltdown in its tracks!